I was given an invitation I could not refuse and had my best run EVER 🏃🏼‍♀️😃🏃🏼‍♀️

[Millsie-J]

I've just had the best run EVER, EVER, EVER!

Some friends on this forum will know that my 28 yr old daughter had a kidney transplant late October. This was in response to a rare disease she was suddenly diagnosed with when she was 10.

Since the operation she has continued to be stoic, and has worked hard to regain strength and stamina, walking further everyday, and then walking faster too and generally getting back to a fuller life!

After checking with her wonderful NHS clinical experts, today she asked if I would join her on her next stage of the recovery..........Moving into running using C25k! An invitation there was no way I could refuse!

So in the low bright winter sun, in fresh sparkly conditions, we went to a local recreation field where I knew the surrounding paths are gravel, there was therefore not a sign of ice under foot. As I had done a parkrun yesterday I used my run for recovery, very slow very steady. When my girly ran I ran, when she walked I walked, constantly passing on the pathways on the sunny sides of the fields. We both had enormous smiles on our faces through out, and lots of high fives between us!

My darling daughter managed to cover 4.5k including the warm up/down walks, but slow and steady throughout. The first running since her op and indeed a long while before that due to her condition leaving her feeling exhausted most of the time. Tomorrow she goes back to London and continues to heal and recover further until she can go back to her beloved teaching role, hopefully in the not too distant future. I think this programme will help if she continues slow and steady.

A great start to the new year, and the best run ever! 🤗🏃🏼‍♀️🍾

Happy running everyone!

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

What a moving post (I genuinely welled up reading it) - and what a very special moment that must have been for you both. Best of luck for 2017 to both of you☺.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you Sandra, yes it was very special. Best wishes to you and yours too!

[PippiRuns in reply to Sandraj39]

Me too

[aliboo70]

Fantastic Jacs! sounds like shes making excellent progress, to start c25k sounds like a great idea! perfect new year gift

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali, yes she is doing really well, has always had grit and determination which I'm sure helps!

[mfamilias Graduate]

She's a lucky girl to have a mum like you. Running with your offspring is a real privilege. Kiddo asked if he could come with me half-way through C25K, and we sign up for 10k's together (he is already eating and waiting for me when I come over the finishing line). Keep us posted on her running progress!

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to mfamilias]

Those are really kind words mfam,, thank you so much! I will keep you posted x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

This is simply wonderful news. One of the most special gifts ever.

May her recovery be, slow, steady and sure. Much love to you x

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you OldFloss xxx yes slow and steady is the way!

[Hidden]

What fabulous news that she's recovering so well and that you were able to run with her today, what a lovely start to the year.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I could not ask for a better new year pressie henpen x

[davelinks Graduate]

Excellent news Jacs! Will be interesting to hear how she improves as she goes on..😊

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Thanks Dave, she downloaded the Laura podcasts onto her Samsung phone using instructions you had posted recently, thank you for your knowledge and input xxx

[Mollydex Graduate]

Fantastic , so well done both of you

[CookieM Graduate]

What a special run for both of you

[AncientMum Graduate]

Such a wonderful post, Jacs. I'm so happy for you both

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks AM. Its been a long journey but getting there now fingers crossed xxx

[McFitty Graduate]

Heck Jacs, needed a hanky, leaky-eye warning! Beautiful post. Simply wonderful that she's recovering so well and I'm sure it's in no small measure down to your support. Hugs to you both for the year ahead xxx

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to McFitty]

Thanks McF! Love those hugs x

[Doone Graduate]

As an ex-renal / haemodiaylsys nurse, I know exactly what your daughter has gone through and what an achievement this is. A day to remember for you all. What an inspirational girl and I can hear how proud you are in your post.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Doone]

I take my hat off to you Doone, the renal experts we have worked with during past 18 years have all been truly wonderful and such experts in their field. Thank you xxxx

[Doone Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Bless you Jacs thank you. In my 15 years, I have met some truly inspirational people and their families. I still have lots of nurse friends in our field, so I love to hear of people's post transplant success. I wish your daughter continued success in her goals. Just wonderful. That's made me smile.

[poppypug Graduate]

This is so lovely Jacs, precious moments ...

All the very best on her continued recovery xxx

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thanks pops! The hospital are encouraging her to consider entering the transplant games going forward, gymnastics is her loved sport but she has needed to move to coaching over recent times, and her consultant is not really keen on her performing gymnastics going forward. But there are losts of sports included in the games if she decided to go for it. At the moment recovery is the priority 😀👍🏼

[useitorloseit Graduate]

Fabulous. Just fabulous. Well done both. x

[PippiRuns]

Fantastic❤️ Beautiful story. You had me tearing up a bit there.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to PippiRuns]

Thank you Iben, it will always be my special run x

[Davoda Graduate]

Oh that's absolutely wonderful. Brought a tear to my eye & a smile to my face.

Thank you so much for sharing your best run ever. 😀

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Wow just wow, so inspirational. I bet it felt great to have her by your side for your run. Happy running to you both.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thanks rfc, onward and upward for you and yours sweetie x

[loisamelia Graduate]

Oh that is so lovely to read. Best wishes to your daughter and wish her a smooth recovery <3

[Joy57 Graduate]

Sounds great Jacs, well done to you both and thanks for sharing this.

[RunningGeek Graduate]

Fab, fab news! Kidney transplants are hard but amazing. Hope your daughter continues to recover well & look forward to hearing of further joint exploits in the future

[Flossie22 Graduate]

Oh that must have been the best run for both of you. How truly inspirational and my heart goes out to you and your amazingly courageous daughter. Big hugs and high fives to you both! 🤗🤗✋🏻✋🏻X

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Flossie22]

Thanks Flossie x✋🏼✋🏼👌🏼

[Lorna9339]

Oh that's great jacs! Very moving post. You must be so happy to see your daughter getting back to good health. Well done to both of you on your fantastic run! xx

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Having lost my husband's aunt last year at 80 several decades later than would have been the case were it not for a kidney transplant (and knowing that he has a sister and niece who may need them in the future), I know this is a big deal.

It is so lovely that she wanted to share this special run with you - and utterly amazing how fast she went (she's faster than me)

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

She is faster than me too, but has long legs and is half my age😀 When she walks she is now back to faster than me for the same reason. I am the short a... in the family so im stuck with it, hey ho 😂

Im just so glad things are picking up for us as a family👍🏼

[tortoisegirl Graduate]

So, so happy for you both. Feeling quite teary. Beautiful post.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Such good news Millsie-J . I could just imagine the two of you sharing that run and felt your joy and relief as a mother of such a precious daughter come shining through. I hope she continues to flourish and you enjoy many more such moments.

Feeling all emotional now...😊

Happy New Year. xxx

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you for your kind words Jan.

Happy new year to you too!

[MrNiceGuy]

As others have stated, a wonderfully moving and inspirational post, Jacs.

It's little wonder you felt compelled to share with us your sense of relief and happiness that your daughter is showing real signs of recovery.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to MrNiceGuy]

Thanks MNG

Happy new year!

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

What a lovely start to the new year. Hope you have a smashing 2017.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thank you Maddee! Happy new year to you too!