Stardate 02.25.2026
Everyone needs encouragement on the journey toward better health.
In my mom’s case, she has enough children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to fill the stands and cheer her on. I’m deeply grateful she’s willing to share her health journey with my readers here — and soon through video updates as well.
In my experience, every meaningful journey begins with desire.
This is where my mom shines.
She doesn’t panic when the odds seem stacked against her. She’s no stranger to pain — her knee has been bothering her for years — yet she refuses to let discomfort define what’s possible.
Before we go any further, I want to be clear: Mom is doing everything under the guidance of her doctor and qualified fitness professionals. This decision isn’t impulsive. It’s thoughtful, measured, and intentional.
In my opinion, the greatest obstacle she faces isn’t physical.
It’s belief.
At 86 years old, choosing to join a gym challenges quiet assumptions about aging. But maybe that’s the point. Perhaps sometimes the most courageous act is refusing to accept limitations that were never divinely assigned in the first place.
Mom is all in.
She’s seeking solutions for her knee. She refuses to quit. And she has a powerful motivator: if she gives up, she misses out on a family trip to Europe in seven months. If she stays the course, her reward will be one of the greatest adventures of her life.
This is only the first step.
Mom met with her new fitness coaches on Monday. She shared her goals for future international travel. They agreed her goals are realistic. She’ll be in the gym three days a week. You’ll also find her in the pool — and yes, enjoying the jacuzzi as part of recovery.
This journey isn’t about proving anything.
It’s about living fully.
Come back often and follow along.
It’s going to be something special.
Have a great day.
Captain’s Addendum
Bones: Eighty-six, joining a gym, and ignoring the critics? I like her already.
Spock: Her determination is statistically uncommon — yet highly effective.
Bones: Sounds like she didn’t get the memo about slowing down.
Spock: She appears uninterested in arbitrary limitations.
Bones: Good. Neither am I.
Spock: Your approval is… noted.
Michael’s Reflection:
Watching my mother reminds me that courage doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it shows up quietly, laces up its shoes, and takes the next small step. One percent better doesn’t wait for permission — it simply begins.
Scripture for the Journey
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9
Mission Log
Status: Journey underway
Objective: Encourage courage, movement, and hope at every age
Reminder: Desire is the first step toward transformation
Thank you for cheering alongside us.
May this story remind you that it’s never too late to begin — and that God still delights in new starts, no matter how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.
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