Celebrating The Victories

     After a rough couple of weeks and being frustrated and tired I wanted to prove to myself I was still able to be "normal". I wanted to go for a hike. The weather is absolutely gorgeous right now so it was the perfect time to go. I asked my adventure buddy who agreed to go hiking with me. And we set out to the Discovery Trail in Red Rock park. The Discovery Trail is a super short trail also known as the "children's trail". It's about 1/4 mile in and a 1/4 mile back and it goes in a nice little loop. It was all shaded by the time we got out there which was perfect! We actually were both pretty chilly during most of the hike. (We're wimps; we know)
     The hike itself wasn't difficult. There were a few spots where you have to go up a rock "staircase" or two. But other than that it was mostly flat and led to where there would have been a waterfall (if we actually got precipitation in Las Vegas). It was super fun climbing around and watching kids do the hike as well. At one point, on our way back to the car, three kids came around the corner and gasped "We heard you and thought you were rattlesnakes!" Yes child; I took hear voices and footsteps and think rattlesnakes. It became a joke and it inspired these fantastic pictures!
      I'm so glad I conquered this hike! My heart had a hard time cooperating with my heart rate in the 190's most of the time; but I didn't pass out! Which is always a huge accomplishment! Even better my PICC line stayed nice and clean which is always a concern of mine. I'm so thankful to have friends like my Adventure Buddy to accompany me on adventures like this. Even if they are just short little excursions!
     Always remember to celebrate the victories no matter how small they may seem to most people. It may be the biggest thing you've ever accomplished, and that, should always be celebrated! "Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy." Psalm 96:1-2

With Love,
Elizabeth <3