This week is Thanksgiving week, and I have so much to be thankful for. My work with Briana is more rewarding than I could ever have imagined. Her enthusiasm and loving spirit are contagious. I find myself looking forward to her visits, and our time together seems to fly by.
This week, we only have two sessions together. My plan is to make the most of our workouts. Unfortunately, Briana arrives and is not feeling well. Her stomach is really bothering her and her energy is low. She seems agitated, but is determined to make it through her workout.
"I'm sorry," she says. "I'm sorry for not feeling good."
"Briana, there is no need to be sorry. We all have days when we don't feel our best. We will just take it easy today and do the best we can. If your body needs to rest, then that's what we'll do."
"No, that's okay. I can do this," she tells me, although I can tell by the look in her eyes that she really isn't feeling well.
Slowly, we work through the exercises. I take her through the entire routine but use lighter weights and fewer repetitions. I try to talk her out of the treadmill, but she won't hear it. I compromise and tell her she can do five minutes. She agrees and gets going. I stay with her the whole time, holding her back and letting her know that she can stop if she needs to, which she doesn't. When she finishes, I tell her how I proud I am that she worked as hard as she could. I send her home with several types of herbal tea and firm instructions to rest.
I am now grateful for the short week. I hope it will give her time to rest up and feel better. I look forward to next week when she comes back.
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