Over the last week I have been busy with family. So no training! Sorry about that! I have had a wonderful visit from my Dad, Nana, brother, sis-in-law, 3 nephews, and one sweet niece; definitely a house full! I didn't work out but did plenty of "work." Cooking for 10 people over a week is tough, and cleaning up after everyone is tougher. Thanks to Nana for all the help in the kitchen. I have gotten lots of culinary inspiration from her over the years and she never ceases to amaze me with her skill over the stove, and at 81, she was the firecracker of the whole group during the week! My nephew Liam is getting cuter and cuter by the minute, proof below:

Because of all the "work" being done over the last week, I really haven't checked my email. I did receive an update from Joy about her surgery on July 5th. Here's what she had to say!

Andrea, My surgery went very well with no problems. Came home today and have no restrictions at all. The doctor was very pleased with the outcome. I thank you for all your good wishes. Take care. I hope you have had notice of the donation I sent for you. I had an e-mail of them receiving it. Good luck. Joy Hild

So, as you can read above, I have received yet another donation for my cause, and that donation means a lot to me. It came from a lady who is fighting cancer, and so far seems to be battling it with an iron fist and winning!

In addition to Joy's donation, my mother's sisters Rose and Florence have each donated, and my father and grandmother contributed to the fundraising while they visited me in Texas. Thank you all so much for the encouragement!

It's back to the grind for me this week... I have some catch up exercise to do!