Friends,
Dove in the gym
Joan was at the gym doing some cleaning…thank you Joan! I stopped by and she said there is a bird in the gym. She was trying to chase it out with the door open. I saw it and said sure enough, a dove. I went over by it and it flew up on the handle bar of a bike. I talked to it a little and slowly put my finger underneath of it. Surprisingly, it climbed on my finger.
I started going towards the door and it flew on top of the TRX bar. I thought, well it’s pretty close to the door now, I’ll just hold the door open and Joan can chase it out. We tried but couldn’t get it to fly. So I got a chair and put my finger under it again. Again, it climbed on my finger.
This time Joan held the door open as I walked through the door with the dove on my finger and then…it flew away. The end. Wasn’t that a nice story with a good ending?
Who would have thought?
Since we started this gym almost 11 years ago, I can’t even begin to tell you about all the good things that have happened as we just do what God calls us to do…together. Love one another.
I certainly wouldn’t have guessed that Cal and Chrissy who didn’t even know each other back then would be going on a mission trip to Panama together despite Chrissy’s challenges with MS. Here’s a letter from Cal with a little more information about this trip.
Hi Everybody,
Dan has been very nice to allow me to mention an event that will be taking place late this spring. God has Blessed me with another Beautiful opportunity to serve the children and people of Panama. He has also Blessed us by having ‘Our Chrissy’ join our mission group this year!
We will be serving with 18 other people from River Glen church leaving June 22 and returning June 28. Among other things we will be bringing God’s word to the children of Panama through Bible studies, feeding and caring for less fortunate families.
We will be kept pretty busy. We have the opportunity to do some medical work in a community. Spending time with the little children in another community. Playing soccer and volleyball will give us an opportunity to talk with the older children about Jesus.
Many of You have supported my mission work in the past. We have not been given a list of needs yet. As soon as we are given a list we will share that list with you. If God nudges You to help us, although we have not been given a list of needs yet, basic medical supplies will be needed. Soccer and Volleyballs would be Awesome gifts that would be useful. Perhaps sports stuff, like socks or shorts, for older kids, that we could use while playing sports. Things like crayons or anything that can be used when we do arts and crafts. Anything that will help us spread the word of God.
If you choose to support me with a financial contribution, your donation would be given, directly, to aid the children and people of Panama. There is also an opportunity to financially support Chrissy. Your financial support would go to help with Chrissy’s expenses, as she has accepted God’s challenge to serve Him in a part of our world that is needy. It is also a beautiful way to say ‘Thank You Chrissy’ for your Courage to seek and help our Lord.
Thank You in advance for Your Trust, Kindness and Love for helping us serve Our Lord, the children and the families of Panama.
God Bless,
Chrissy & Cal
Exercise opportunity at Marquette University
Mellissa made me aware of an exercise program available at the Marquette University Neuro Recovery Clinic. Marquette has had excellent research programs on the past. This would be a great opportunity for you if you are able to engage in it. Here’s some info:
Day of Endurance 2024
Let’s get started on this journey!
The Day of Endurance will be August 24, 2024 at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield. The journey starts now and we will be recording and sharing our progress as we enjoy this journey “together”. My training is going surprisingly well already. I hope yours is too!
Kate will be trying to make this real easy for us to record and track our progress this year. Mike Beiermeister will help us share our progress. Please see Kate and let her know what you’re planning on doing so she can help us gradually improve, record and share our progress. Sharing is such a big part of our mission. We want others to benefit from our experiences.
Bowling Tournament – We still need bowlers!
Good news! The Sunday lanes are full! We still need bowlers for some of the Saturday lanes.
Our first annual MS-Just Keep Moving, Inc. bowling tournament will be on February 24 / 25th. It’s going to be fun!
Please consider bowling with us and inviting your family and friends. THANK YOU to all who are bowling and volunteering!
For more information, please contact Bob Brandemuehl @ bandebeagles@wi.rr.com
No Regrets Mens Conference
An opportunity for the men of MS-Just Keep Moving, Inc. Please join us on Saturday, February 3, 2024 to watch “Livestream” (on the BIG TV) the No Regrets Men’s Conference. The event starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM.
The event will feature group worship, compelling messages from leading pastors and teachers, testimonies of how other men have done it and seminars on topics that will encourage and inspire you.
Let’s take advantage of this day and fellowship with other men who will be renewed, challenged, and propelled to become the men of courage God intends us to be.
Here is a link to the event – No Regrets Men’s Conference – No Regrets Men’s Conference (noregretsconference.org)
There is no cost to attend the event, but if you’d like lunch, we’ll be chipping in $10.00. Please let Cal or Larry know if you plan to attend.
Cardio and Balance Programs
These classes are aimed to get everyone exercising together. I like that word “together” 😊. We’ll need help from volunteers before and after the cardio class on Wednesday to get members on and off equipment. All are welcome and encouraged to join.
Wednesdays 10-10:30am: Cardio exercise
Location: in the big room using aerobic equipment in front of big TV
Pick your favorite piece of equipment to use, bring a water bottle, and arrive a few minutes early to get the equipment set up to your height.
10:30 – 11:45am Tai Chi led by Ricky
Fridays: Balance training & Core strengthening and Spin Classes
9:30am – 10:00am: Spin Class in front room led by Mike Beiermeister. Bikes are limited so this will be first come first served.
10-10:30 am: seated balance class
10:30 – 11am: standing balance class
Pick the class / classes you feel most able and comfortable participating in. We will have chairs set up to sit on and/or use for balance support.
Email Kate at kborn1234@gmail.com with any questions.
Friday Morning Bike Ride
It’s going to be too cold this Friday…no ride. Let’s work hard indoors all winter so we’re ready to ride again in the spring.
Educational Sessions
Saturday, February 3rd 8:00am – 1:00 pm. No Regrets Men’s Conference live streamed from the gym
Friday, February 9th 11:00am – Noon. Tom Holtackers will be doing a presentation on Learned Dependency (Helplessness) and Using activities of daily living as exercise.
Friday, February 16th 11:00am – noon. Becky Thomas and Gayle Caya will be doing a presentation on safe transfers.
Friday, February 23 11:0am – Noon. Meg Walker who is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor exercises which help our core strength, bladder issues, etc. Meg will be here to teach us some of these exercises
Friday, March 8th 11:00 – noon. Rob Multerer, President of the National MS Society – Wisconsin Chapter will be here with a couple of board members to discuss the National MS Society.
Future topics could include: emotional health, nutrition, yoga, tai chi, wellness topics, safe use of gym equipment for your body, best exercise for you and more. What topics would you like to see? Please let Kate, Joan, Traci, Ricky or Dan know
Let’s get together!
We’ll be getting together from 9:00am – noon on Wednesday and Friday mornings at the gym. I hope you’ll join us!
Wisconsin Metal Parts – Westmound Building
MS-Just Keep Moving, Inc.
W228N791 Westmound Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
Prayer Group We’ll be having our prayer group Wednesday @ 11:00am.
I just love the way we share, pray and laugh together while we witness prayers being answered weekly. It’s truly amazing!
Thanks goes to God and to everyone that joins us. Let’s get together to share, listen, talk, give thanks, and pray however God leads us.
MS-Just Keep Caring – Our Caregivers support group will be the first and third Friday of each month from 10:00 – 10:30am. The next one will be Friday, February 2, 2024. If you’re a caregiver of someone you love with MS, please join us and share your experience of caring for your loved one. This has been very helpful for many. Thanks to all who participate!
Our Facebook page is private. That means you’ll need to join if you want access to all our fun and progress. We’re now up to 467 members. That’s awesome! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2639832389489709
Our Facebook page is very active and fun. Lots of people are doing more and sharing their journey on Facebook. Feel free to join, post and share your experiences and comments.
There were some awesome pictures, videos and comments shared again this past week. Thank you to all who are sharing!
Thai Massage with Ricky Heldt
Ricky will be here Wednesday and Friday doing Thai Massage.
Many continue making great progress with chronic pain relief, range of motion, walking better and a new sense of hope when Ricky works with them. Please keep in mind that consistency is key. Not only with Ricky…with exercise too. We need consistency to realize the benefits long term. We want you to have long term benefits and relief.
Ricky has a sign up board based on first come first serve. You can pick the time slot that works for you. I highly encourage you to take advantage of Ricky’s Thai Massages each day and sign up for your time slot as soon as you get there.
Reiki with Linda Linda will be here on Fridays doing Reiki. Many people say Linda’s Reiki work is “magical”. We’re thankful for Linda sharing her gifts and talents with us. Feel free to let Linda know you’d like to do Reiki with her. She also has a sign up sheet.
Inspirational Humor with Adam Wollert
We’ll be having our inspirational humor zoom call with Adam again next Tuesday. Adam is a gift to all of us. Thanks to all who joined us today!
Please join us if you can.
Tuesdays @ 1:30PM
Here’s the link to join us…I hope you do!
Join Zoom Meeting with this link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9431389152?pwd=bWlYbFNaazVnM1M1cWxWMitlODdXUT09
Meeting ID: 943 138 9152
Passcode: 3qP2hu
Phone: 1-312-626-6799
Let’s reach out
I encourage you to share a smile and encouragement with someone. Perhaps you could call someone that you have not talked with for a while just to say hi and see how they are doing. We all could use a little extra love and encouragement.
MS is tough. Let’s have faith, remain calm, be flexible, help each other and learn as much as we can about the challenges of each day as we make good choices.
Let’s keep moving, loving and smiling 😊
In God We Trust…we are in good hands.
Dan
P.S. This past weekend was really cold. I was able to enjoy some time with my Mom by the Mississippi River by Dubuque, Iowa. We were checking out the eagles near the dam.
The river is finally frozen so the eagles congregate by the open water.
They sure have a large wingspan
I love the reflections on the water with this one
We saw some trumpeter swans and eagles together. Oh, and a duck too.
The swans are beautiful birds too.
Who would have thought all this was so close to home?
The cardinals were fun to take pictures of this past weekend too.
Even though it was below zero, it was fun getting out there with the camera
I got pretty lucky with pictures this past weekend
Peek a boo!
I even saw some deer with my brother Joe
For some reason, I thought I should pull over and take a picture of this simple sunset on the way home.
For those who can’t get out and enjoy nature due your challenges with MS…my heart is with you. You are with me every time I’m out there. I enjoy being out there and I also enjoy sharing with you. I know how hard it is not to be able to get out and enjoy nature. Let’s enjoy nature and God’s beauty together this way.