Growth.

So, on Friday, I was at the gym doing pull ups.

Ok, ok, I know what you're thinking--pull ups?  Really?  YES!  It's crazy, but it's true.

And, when you do pull ups on the particular machine that I was using, you face directly into a mirror.  And, so, it was at that moment that I noticed this weird bump on my right arm.  And, then, I immediately noticed it on my left arm, too.  It was the strangest thing...and then, out of nowhere, I figured out what those bumps were:  BICEPS!!!

It's true, I actually do have muscles.  And they're doing what they're supposed to be doing!

And, then, yesterday, the weather was so completely marvelous that it would've been nothing short of tragic to not spend a significant part of the day basking in the glory of the sun.  So, Andy and I headed over to the park and walked around with friends of ours for awhile.  Then, another strange thing happened--Joe came to pick Andy up so that I could have some time by myself to...RUN.

WHAT?!?  I RAN?  Yes, and with a moderate amount of success, I might add.  I'm in no way ready to be competitive in any sort of race, but to know that I ran at all is a HUGE change (of pace...haha) for me.

I have discovered that I am profoundly grateful for how well my body is functioning at this point.  It's not perfect, but I have legs that work, hands that work, a brain that works, a heart that works, lungs that work, a voice box that works...if I were being sold by Kelly Blue Book standards, I wouldn't quite be at "excellent", but I sure would be at "Good."  YAY! :0)  (I can't believe I just compared myself to a car).

Also, I am a total bandwagon NCAA basketball fan every March.  I get into bracketology, it's true.  And I love a good victory by the underdog (unless that underdog is playing against WVU).  March has, thus far, brought me so many delights!!!