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S t a c i e Apr 5, 2025

I set a record for my longest hike since I started using an Apple Watch! 🙌 I hadn’t even had the watch a year when it was suddenly painful just to stand.

Since I’m still using a cane outside, I decided to use my hiking poles. Good decision.

I started to cry when I arrived at the park. Tears of gratitude. The past couple of years have been the worst chapter of my life. I’m ready to be on the other side.

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#Today #GratefulBee #Nature #MyHealingPlace #NorthVan

S t a c i e Apr 5, 2025

Taxes filed. Now on a bus to take me to nature. 🥰

Today I’m going to try a light hike. Need to start small since it has been almost 2 years since foot health issues took over my life.

#Today #Nature #MyHealingPlace #NorthVan

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S t a c i e Sep 1, 2024

I made it to the duck pond! I took a bus that dropped me off a couple blocks from the park. It was nice to have a tiny nature walk before arriving at the bench in front of the duck pond. The ducks weren’t there. How rude. 😆

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I was last at the duck pond more than a year ago. I had no idea then the multiple foot health issues I would eventually endure. I may not be able to walk there yet but it was good for my soul to get there.

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#Today #GratefulBee #MyHealingPlace #NorthVan #NatureTherapy

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S t a c i e Aug 11, 2024

I took a bus to MEC knowing it’s next to a park. I may have purchased a few items on sale. Yay for helpful employees and lots of benches for resting.

Now I’m sitting in the park under the shade of trees watching dogs play before I head to catch the bus home.

#Today #NorthVan #RetailTherapy #NatureTherapy #MyHealingPlace #GratefulBee

S t a c i e Aug 10, 2024

So apparently I did too much yesterday. No regrets. My physiotherapist advised me to start small with short 5-minute walks outside. Literal baby steps. He said I could try using walking poles instead of the cane.

I had a full day yesterday including going out for lunch + ice cream with a good work friend after physio. She also took me to a forest. While walking is limited, my soul really needs to be in nature.

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#FrankenFoot #FootWound #Recovery #PhysioRehab #NatureTherapy #MyHealingPlace

S t a c i e Jul 20, 2024

Today my walker and I are getting into nature

Lyft misses me 😆

They sent me a coupon for 50% off one ride so I’m heading to my favourite park

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#Today #MyHealingPlace #Nature #NatureTherapy #PrincessPark #NorthVan #FrankenFoot #FootWound

S t a c i e Jul 12, 2024

RUTH | One Day Doc Fall 2023 | Best Cinematography Winner

I met Ruth while walking with a friend after work during the first year of the pandemic. She is a wonderful soul; a true light. She has given me food from the garden featured in the short film. I love the flowers and other decorations in the roundabouts. I hope to see her once I can walk.

https://youtu.be/QH47ZZPhZrM?si=qCpiZ0o2s7ZfSab5

#NorthVan #Ruth #Gardening #Light #Gratitude #LoveAndLight #MyHealingPlace #Nature #GratefulBee

RUTH | One Day Doc Fall 2023 | Best Cinematography Winner

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S t a c i e Jul 5, 2024

Today’s self-care involves sitting on a bench in the shade listening to the birds.

I went to physio then took myself in an Uber to one of my favourite parks for some quality nature time. My foot swelled up from being upright so I’m currently resting with my legs stretched out on the bench.

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#Today #MyHealingPlace #NatureTherapy #SelfCare #FrankenFoot #FootWound #Depression #MentalHealth #GratefulBee