Friday, January 27, 2023

First Snowshoe Post Surgery!

I was released from my back surgery restrictions on Wednesday.  Thursday Mike and I headed to Mt. Spokane to snowshoe.  I can't ski yet but snowshoeing is just fine.  I was just thrilled to move and get active.  Let's get going!!!
Happy, happy!

Mike hiked and I lugged my snowshoes on my feet. He is handsome.
Such a beautiful day!  I love the snow especially when I can play in it!

There is a nice little creek that runs through the mountain.

Oh, maybe we will see some sun!  Mike and I would just stop now and then and thank God for the beauty around us in the mountains. 

We really wanted to get to the cabin but I was getting tired (out of shape) and Mike had some pain in his leg.  We just kept slowly creeping up, up, up.  It is a gradual uphill climb for 1.5 miles. 
Thankfully, we didn't quit and we made it to the cabin. A one room cabin with a wood stove to keep warm. Mike and I celebrated for making it to the cabin.
Oh, Mike is in his element.  No fire in the wood stove and Mike got to work. He made some kindling and got busy. 

The view from inside the cabin. 
And here he goes!
I was hoping that Mike didn't catch himself on fire blowing on it.  No water, we would have to use snow to put that out. 
He didn't burn his hand or set himself on fire.  We had a nice fire to warm ourselves.  We had some snacks and then headed back down the mountain.  
And look!  We saw some sun!!!!  What a great adventure!  I was so thankful to get out and move and be active.  I am looking forward to getting out in God's creation again!