Role Reversal

There were lots of lessons hidden in the course of today. Brian took the entire day off to get over being sick. So, I was 'it' for taking care of the gym. So, I missed therapy. Plus I needed a spotter (i'm 3 wks outside a meet, ya know? I had to workout somehow!). Plus I wouldn't be stretched. Lots of 'in a perfect world' thoughts began to enter my head from very early this morning. And somewhere in the midst of the day, after about the 15th person was so relieved that Brian actually took some time to himself, those thoughts started to dissipate. My dad filled the spotter role. (Thanks Dad!!!!!!!!) And, very thankfully, there was a guy who is used to watching Brian stretch me and was willing to do so after he completed his workout. As my day came to a close around 4ish, PJ showed up to take care of the gym for the evening, Brian texted to see how everything ended up, and when we were finishing the conversation, his last text was "Thank you." That's all. No other words included. Just "Thank you." And I smiled. And I realized that even though it wasn't 'in a perfect world'.....I still got stretched, I still got to work out, and Brian got to rest so that he can come back and resume his many roles at the gym. A few inconveniences, and not the way that Chelsi is used to having things, but no major catastrophes. The day was smooth and everything got taken care of, just as it should have gotten taken care of.

It was a great reminder of Who sent me My Guardian Angel. And that He can send me just as many fill-in guardian angels as He needs to in a pinch (or not in a pinch). It was a great reminder that inconveniences happen beyond our control, and yet, I manage to live through each and every one of them. And, I think most importantly, it was a reminder to not let my thoughts distract me from the true intentions of my heart. I want Brian to be healthy, and I'm more than willing to do anything he needs me to do any time.....despite any 'in a perfect world' thoughts I might have. I'm happy knowing that he knows he can count on me and that all he has to do is say the word.

When I got that text, and my day kind of all came together in my mind, it reminded me of a chorus to a country song that says "When all is said and done, I'd never count the cost. It's worth all that's lost, just to see you smile." And even though his 'Thank you' was through a text, it was just as worth it as a smile. I know he needed the time to himself to rest and get better.

So, I got to be the guardian for My Guardian for the day. And it made me really happy to be able to be there for him when he needed it. I love helping him out. I'm on him all the time to let me do it more. It gives me a purpose. And it fills up a void in me, that nothing else really fills. I'd do anything he needed, any time he asks. Just because I want to. And one 'Thank you' makes it all worth it, every single time. :-)

Dumbbell Floor Press - 35 lbs., 10, 5. 45 lbs., 5. 50 lbs., 3 sets of 5.
Smith Machine Close Grip - 115 lbs., 2 sets of 3. 135 lbs., 3. 150 lbs., 2 sets of 3.
Military Dumbbell Press - 30 lbs., 35 lbs., 40 lbs.(2 sets), all for sets of 5.
Skullcrushers - 45 lbs., 55 lbs., 60 lbs.(3 sets), all for sets of 5.

And Shawn stretched me. :-)

So, say a prayer for Brian to be better. And we'll see what tomorrow brings ;-)