So glad its summertime, get to hang with my friends, apply for college, train and train some more! At least that is what I thought I was going to do but when I was out with my friends one night I injured my knee. Its badly bruised and when I stand for long periods it really bothers me. Surprisingly, it doesn't feel so bad when I run. I am running with my Cross Country boys when I can but my schedule is pretty tight right now with my volunteering work, visiting colleges, college applications and other commitments.
As for my volunteering/internship, yes I am lucky that Kim is taking me under her wing and allowing me to shadow her this summer at her practice, Pediatric Health Partners. Its been a great experience and I am learning so much. I am there Monday and Friday's 8:30-5 and Tuesdays 8:30 to 1 p.m. I really like getting to see the kids and her staff is simply, THE BEST! I am really blessed to have them all in my life and grateful for their advice and mentoring. I will say the one thing I learned is....I need to find me some good shoes! My running shoes are not working so well for me. Standing on my feet all day is a challenge for me with my CMT, so needless to say I need to find a good pair of work shoes! My mom has done some research on what docs and nurses wear and a lot of them wear either Crocs or New Balance. So we will see, not a big Crocs fan just don't like the way they look, but if they are super comfy then maybe.
As for my training well lets just say between my injury, volunteering and college stuff I am behind. My swim coach has been on vaca for the last 2 weeks, so I have not had a hard core swim workout since he has left. I don't even want to think about how brutal my workout will be with him on the 24th when he gets back. Will, my swim coach, does not like it if I slack off while he is away. His idea of slacking off is swimming 5 days a week! Crazy! Anyway, I actually am looking forward to him coming back and whipping me into shape!
I am behind not just in swimming but in all my training. I am not making excuses but the heat is a killer. See here in Texas if you are not done with your workout by like 8 am you are going to roast like a marshmallow. I am not kidding by 9 or 10 you are usually in the high 80's and by noon your are definitely in the 90's. Then you add in the humidity and forget it! I have been choosing to run in the morning (when I can my feet have been a challenge) and sometimes I just have other commitments so I am not able to do either. I do however need to change this as I am way behind in my training.
This week I leave for Nacgodoches, Texas. I am headed there to take a look at Stephen F Austin State University. Then we might swing by Baylor University on our way home. Pretty excited about going to see both colleges actually. I am sure my mom would like it if I chose a school in Texas, so I will be close to home, but I just want to find the school that is a great fit for me. We will see what SFA is all about, not really sure about their pre-med program but that is what this tour is for right? Really looking forward to Thursday night when we get to see the Observatory at night! Since I want to major in Physics or Astronomy they are giving me a tour at night where we will be able to see the night starts. Did you know Stephen F Austin has the second largest Observatory in Texas and the Central Time Zone? Pretty cool. I'll let you all know how it goes and if I make it to Baylor.
Well gotta run lunch break is over! Time to go see the little kiddos at PHP.
Until Next Time.............................TRAIN, TRAIN AND HAVE FUN!
Carter
"Stay Strong, Believe"
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
I can't believe JUNIOR YEAR is almost over!
It is starting to hit me like a freight train, Carter will be leaving to go to college this time next year! To be honest it really started when Carter and I drove up to KU, University of Kansas, on May 2nd. Carter is looking at several colleges but he really does have a soft spot for KU now that we visited. It truly is beautiful up there and very hilly(which scares me with his CMT) shh don't tell him.:) BUT they have a great Med program, pharmacy program, full of traditions, cycling club (which we got to meet the president of) and they have a program that would help him if his CMT got real bad! Which really put my mind at ease.
Our KU admissions rep Jon did an outstanding job showing us around and really went the extra mile. He too was a pre-med student and actually knew about CMT!!!!! HUGE BONUS! He told us that they have a shuttle for students that break their leg or have a disability, were it will pick them up from their dorm and take them to their classes. Carter would give him/her his schedule and they would be there waiting for him and take him to his next destination! SUPER COOL! Plus they put in pathways all over campus that would allow him to get up the hill without using the stairs. Jon set it up so we did a campus tour, housing tour and he even drove us around campus and showed us downtown Lawrence. Overall, it was an amazing trip and we both fell in love with KU. I think I cried the whole time we were there! LOL I am such a baby when it comes to my baby.:)
Now we have 8 days left of the Junior year and we will be applying and visiting campuses all summer. Next stop is SFA (Stephen F Austin) which is here in Texas, no not in Austin, it is in Nacogdoches. It is about 4-4.5 hrs away so not too far from home. We will be visiting them the week of June 18th! We will let ya know how it goes! They too have a good pre-med program, cycling club and a really good physics and astronomy program. Carter wants to go to become a doctor, a general surgeon to be exact, so he is choosing physics as his major and astronomy as a possible minor. SFA has the second largest Observatory in Texas and the Central Time Zone! Pretty cool! Carter is really looking forward to the tour and he is very excited because his Nana will be taking him! Yep, my mom really wants to experience seeing her oldest grandson visit a college so she is flying in that week. Crazy cause she was just here on the week of May 7th, she came down before her visit to her oncologist in Louisiana. Anyway, we will see what he thinks of SFA.
Then we will be off to see the University of Arkansas. Which believe it or not is only 5-5.5 hours away. Not bad. They too have a great pre-med program, physics program and he knows people that go there and are looking to go there. So that would be nice. Plus they too have a cycling club and full of traditions too!
I know a lot of people think I am crazy for being so emotional and worrying but they don't have a child with a disease that has no cure and progresses. I know he will be fine cause that is just who he is. He doesn't give up, fights hard for what he wants and doesn't let his CMT get in the way. However, as a mom I worry about him being so far away from home and that his disease will progress. It has been pretty good but lately he is complaining more and more about his left leg. It is really tight and we have noticed that he is loosing muscle in his feet. Muscle atrophy in his feet and lower calf is progressing. Really hoping the stretches the physical therapist gave him and his leg braces will help. He is using the braces again and is able to wear them longer and longer as each day goes by. Praying they will help.
Of course do you think this is stopping him from planning his next triathlon? NO!!!! His swim coach is pushing him hard and he says it feels good in the pool, no pain. :) He wants to do one more tri this summer, we haven't found one yet that works into the schedule but I am sure he will find one.
We will keep you all posted on the college journey. Any advice from fellow CMTers?
Until Next Time..................Cherish the moments you have with you kids because time flies by so very fast and the next thing you know your sending them off to college! :(
Momma Hayes
"Stay Strong, Believe"~Carter Hayes
Our KU admissions rep Jon did an outstanding job showing us around and really went the extra mile. He too was a pre-med student and actually knew about CMT!!!!! HUGE BONUS! He told us that they have a shuttle for students that break their leg or have a disability, were it will pick them up from their dorm and take them to their classes. Carter would give him/her his schedule and they would be there waiting for him and take him to his next destination! SUPER COOL! Plus they put in pathways all over campus that would allow him to get up the hill without using the stairs. Jon set it up so we did a campus tour, housing tour and he even drove us around campus and showed us downtown Lawrence. Overall, it was an amazing trip and we both fell in love with KU. I think I cried the whole time we were there! LOL I am such a baby when it comes to my baby.:)
Now we have 8 days left of the Junior year and we will be applying and visiting campuses all summer. Next stop is SFA (Stephen F Austin) which is here in Texas, no not in Austin, it is in Nacogdoches. It is about 4-4.5 hrs away so not too far from home. We will be visiting them the week of June 18th! We will let ya know how it goes! They too have a good pre-med program, cycling club and a really good physics and astronomy program. Carter wants to go to become a doctor, a general surgeon to be exact, so he is choosing physics as his major and astronomy as a possible minor. SFA has the second largest Observatory in Texas and the Central Time Zone! Pretty cool! Carter is really looking forward to the tour and he is very excited because his Nana will be taking him! Yep, my mom really wants to experience seeing her oldest grandson visit a college so she is flying in that week. Crazy cause she was just here on the week of May 7th, she came down before her visit to her oncologist in Louisiana. Anyway, we will see what he thinks of SFA.
Then we will be off to see the University of Arkansas. Which believe it or not is only 5-5.5 hours away. Not bad. They too have a great pre-med program, physics program and he knows people that go there and are looking to go there. So that would be nice. Plus they too have a cycling club and full of traditions too!
I know a lot of people think I am crazy for being so emotional and worrying but they don't have a child with a disease that has no cure and progresses. I know he will be fine cause that is just who he is. He doesn't give up, fights hard for what he wants and doesn't let his CMT get in the way. However, as a mom I worry about him being so far away from home and that his disease will progress. It has been pretty good but lately he is complaining more and more about his left leg. It is really tight and we have noticed that he is loosing muscle in his feet. Muscle atrophy in his feet and lower calf is progressing. Really hoping the stretches the physical therapist gave him and his leg braces will help. He is using the braces again and is able to wear them longer and longer as each day goes by. Praying they will help.
Of course do you think this is stopping him from planning his next triathlon? NO!!!! His swim coach is pushing him hard and he says it feels good in the pool, no pain. :) He wants to do one more tri this summer, we haven't found one yet that works into the schedule but I am sure he will find one.
We will keep you all posted on the college journey. Any advice from fellow CMTers?
Until Next Time..................Cherish the moments you have with you kids because time flies by so very fast and the next thing you know your sending them off to college! :(
Momma Hayes
"Stay Strong, Believe"~Carter Hayes
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