The following blog is by an amazing woman, Donna Satterlee Ross.  I cannot say enough about Donna, for she is a wonderful friend, super mother to three precious people, dazzling wife to her husband, and a great writer.  She recently co-authored a book regarding autism.  We are so happy to have her perspective as a part of our blog.  Enjoy!!

Every morning I go to the gym and workout. First I do a 30 minute cardio workout to increase the ability of my heart to work properly. After that I do some strength training using weight machines. For the most effective workout, you load your weights so that near the end you are almost at the point of failure. From what I understand, in order for muscle to be built, it has to be pushed past its normal limitations. Lifting weights basically tears muscle fibers. These fibers then heal back together stronger and larger than before being torn. Lifting weights is a lot like motherhood. We stretch ourselves to the limit: whether it be giving our time or sacrificing our own desires or personal freedom to try to help our children become happy, productive members of society. We often feel that we are failing (or very close to it). Then our children hit a milestone, display a new skill we have been working with them on, or reach a goal, and we feel stronger and enriched for it. We are amazed at what they accomplish and what we have accomplished in the process. We delight in their progress. We dig in our heals and try to achieve the next level, whatever that may be. You can do it!

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