Jacque's Journey

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

75 minutes! I almost didn’t go in due to congestion and sinus headache. However, I knew I would be upset if I didn’t. 😁I added some high intensity intervals in the deep end to step it up a notch. Joints feel better after the swim, which is a great thing. All in all I am pretty pleased today. Exhausted, but pleased.

04/16/2026

I left very upset. I hit muscle fatigue and a wall in middle of third set. I lowered the weight and pushed on, but it still upset me. The abductors and adductors were a first since the accident. Yikes! My legs have def lost a lot of strength during the whole myopathy ordeal caused from months of no weight bearing and then the wheelchair. I need to learn to adjust goals for life now and not what I could do before. That isn’t easy for me to do. Lungs also gave out and I started wheezing while trying to reset breathing and focus after failed attempt. I HATE using inhaler in public. But, here it is. I want to be accountable. This one is embarrassing!!!

04/15/2026

Successful week so far. I had 1 hour long swims (for 60 minutes of continuous movement)on Monday and Wednesday. I just lifted for 2nd time since the life changing fall. I managed 5 lifts and 3 sets each lift. Last time I could only do 1 set. 3 used a progressive overload strategy (for strength) and 2 used lowering weight on each set while increasing reps. David felt I was done when I started wheezing and getting dizzy. 🤣He was right…. But don’t tell him. I just couldn’t leave last set unfinished. All my trainers will tell you I have some quirks…. Unfinished business is one of them. I have to meet the goal. Today was all upper body except for a seated/semi recline leg press. That one was for fun. Although weights are considerably lower than I used to lift, I feel accomplished. I went to muscle failure and that felt amazing. So happy the journey is making progress again. I couldn’t do any of this without David. He handles my water and oxygen while I wheel between equipment, helps me transfer to equipment, and helps me set up equipment and weight. PF calls him my “caregiver”. I call him amazing. I couldn’t do any of this without him. 🏋🏻💪🏻🏊‍♀️
It felt good to be journalling again! Need to see some of those numbers increase, but not bad for 2nd time back and restarting. ALL of my trainers would tell you that I hated bicep work. I had a friend tell me today(Peppy- IYKYK) that means that my biceps are where I need the most work. 🤣

04/15/2026

Not too bad a day at the pool. I hate the 200 meters when I compare it to the mile I used to swim. However, it’s better than nothing and I don’t get as many laps when I am doing work at the ends. The end work helps build strength. I am twitching at the sets I did 2 and not 3, but my time ran out and David came from behind the glass to get me. 🫣My trainers would all tell you that not finishing drives me up a wall! He would have waited, but I was extremely tired and frustrated because the 50 oxygen tubing kept getting caught in the deck drain along the edge. I kept the guard busy!!! Hahahaha
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01/29/2026

Journey taking a new twist! God is opening the doors and I feel Him with me.

12/09/2025

Yes, it has been since August since I swam. An unexpected death and trip to IL, exacerbation in health issues, Dr apts and testing, medication and biologic changes/reactions, and some other complications have just been a little overwhelming. It can really get in my head if I do not stay on top of it. However, we have been making changes and a few decisions that will be life changing, I believe. I will write more on that later when I am ready. Right now I am pondering all things in my heart.

Know that I appreciate each of you who follow my page and keep me lifted in prayer. I depend on them. They mean more to me than you will ever know.

My sweet friend Marlette used to tell me, “Find joy in the journey.” That has become my mantra. There is joy to be found in every stage, even those that set you back.

08/06/2025

We got wet getting to the pool today!! Haha. Poor David gets out and gets the wheelchair and other stuff I need. I feel so bad for him. However, he never complains. I did a 45-minute session. My recovery breathing was a little quicker today, and I felt a little stronger. I take that as a win.

Afterwards, we went for my monthly lung biologic. Prayers are requested. I do biological injections/infusions three weeks out of the month. They are different meds. I truly think my immune system and my body are reacting to some of the side effects. One of the drugs I have been on for a long time, but the addition of the other seems to create a few issues. However, both drugs are necessary. I don’t like the other options.

As always, I appreciate your prayers and support as I journey forward to better health. I am a firm believer in prayer! I claim victory with each and every stroke and kick! Much love…. Remember, “Life is too short to wear boring glasses!” 🤓😎

08/04/2025

Journey continues! I had a great swim today. David helped me into the pool so I didn’t have to walk down the ramp and across the lanes to get to my lane. I don’t know why we haven’t done this before! It was great! Muscles, nerves, and joints do not handle the walk right away. I still have to cross and walk up at the end, and that is exhausting, but I made it and recovery breathing and movement seemed better today. The walk up pushes the length I can walk, but they have a solid rail and I take my time. I lasted 50 minutes of continuous movement. When not lapping I am treading to catch breath and get a break. I was wanting to go home and crash, but birthday boy wants to go out for lunch. Had to fix hair and get makeup on, but right now just resting til he gets here from his office. Enjoying the day and enjoying his face when he gets birthday greetings. Thanks for prayer support!

07/28/2025

Psalms 143:8
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”

So much of my confusion in trying to decide my path has been lifted. As always, God led me to His word and plan. My path is not for everyone, but it brings me peace.

Journey to pool went well this morning. I only lasted 45 minutes, but I increased intensity in the water. The water gives me freedom from some of the pain and helps me to have balance. I feel so free and happy in the water.

It truly is a day to day thing for me. Yesterday I pushed to get to church. I made it to church but was too weak to get up to the piano and play for worship. That’s ok! I worshipped down front in the wheelchair. I still won the battle. I was there and loving on my COR family. They truly are the best!

Listen. Be still. God will speak and give you direction as well. Abide in Him. Don’t simply visit Him on Sunday. He wants
You to dwell in Him and His word. Daily.

James 4:8
New Living Translation
“Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.”