Happy Hump Day! This is one of those week’s I’m happy to see Wednesday roll around as we have lots going on. Between traveling for work, Hilary turning 3, Saï turning 40 and a birthday party to plan for and prep – I’m happy it’s Wednesday.
Yesterday, I managed to get to my Vinyasa yoga class that I’m now addicted to. I’m able to get lost in the moment, similar to when I play soccer. That feeling of being completely in the moment is great! At the beginning of class, our instructor said to think of your intentions for the class or someone that’s needs your attention. My first thought was Ava, my niece. So for the rest of the class, I practiced yoga for her.
Towards the end our instructor brought us back to our intentions and I started to cry. I have no idea where it came from but I had tears running down my face in shavasana. It was kind of weird but fitting as she was talking about being at peace and I completely felt at peace but my emotions just took over. I left feeling physically great but a little emotionally confused.
To get you up to speed, tomorrow is Hilary’s 3rd birthday but it’s also my sweet niece’s day to have heart surgery 😦 I’m thinking my body was reacting that way {tears} as it was feeling good {at peace} about what lies ahead on Thursday.
Ava Mae
She’s only 4 months old and the happiest baby you’ve ever met. She’s got the biggest smile that just makes you want to smile and laugh. She has some amazing parents…I may be bias but my brother Paul and sister-in-law, Jen are awesome. She laughs and coo’s all the baby sounds that melt your heart. Lilly and Hilary are just mad about her, talk about her non-stop and when Hilary grows out of an item of clothing, she puts it aside for Ava. She also has down syndrome.
Snuggles with baby Ava in September
So tomorrow, Ava will have open heart surgery and there’s nothing I can do but sit back in a morning full of meetings and think about Paul, Jen and Ava and try to concentrate on the meeting. Here’s where you come in…yes I’m asking something of you.
If you pray…pray for Ava, Paul and Jen.
If you run…run your miles for her #milesforAvaMaeG
If you think positive energies….send them to Ava Mae, Paul and Jen in Nova Scotia. They could use them.
Tomorrow’s a big day for our family and we could use a little help getting through the day…and weeks of recovery.
#milesforAvaMaeG
Thanks,
Piper 🙂
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What a beautiful post. This hits close to home as my baby is about to turn 4 months this weekend and I cannot imagine. My prayers and miles are for Ava. What a doll baby.
Thank you. It hits home for me too….I snuggled my youngest a little longer tonight.
Thinking about your niece, and you having to party plan in the middle of it! I’ll pedal out some miles for you both.
Thanks Suz! Pedal away 🙂
Your little niece has the sweetest little face! How adorable. So glad you are loving that yoga class!!
That’s just one of her many faces 😉 And yes, I’m loving yoga…wish I could to go class more than once a week.
What a sweet little girl! My older sister had open heart surgery at age 5, and while she had a bunch of health issues when she was a child, she completely outgrew the vast majority of them and is now a perfectly healthy adult. Sending positive thoughts to you and your family!
Thanks for sharing and thank you.
Anna, my heart is with you all. I’ll be sending positive prayers and thoughts to infinity and beyond for Ava. All will be good, just wait and see. She is without a doubt a beautiful baby. How could your girls and your whole family be anything but thrilled with. If there is anything else I can do besides pray please let me know. Hugs to you all. Xo
Thanks Donna, much appreciated.
We are sending prayers and positive energy to Ava. She is such a little doll ❤️ We plan to get out and put in some miles for her tomorrow too.
Thanks April. Enjoy your miles tomorrow and hug your beautiful girls a little longer for me….I’ve been doing that all night here.
Thinking of your beautiful niece and family tomorrow! If I run I will run my miles for her!
Thanks Cassie, much appreciated.
You got it!
Thanks Lana 🙂
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I hope that everything turns out okay! Praying ❤
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