Along with my loving family and friends, my CFDN family became a lifeline. I wanted to give up, but once again found support among the coaches and members, so I continued to go to workouts. The chemotherapy medication and the condition itself come with a long list of challenges and side effects.
I was told by doctors that my chances of survival were good, but I would be in treatment for the rest of my life. I was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. Only a few months into my journey, I received earth-shattering news.
Everyone made me feel welcomed and supported so I continued to go to the classes and began to see a major difference in my health and fitness. Second, the coaches and members were there to help, with no judgment. “However, I discovered two things very quickly. Life certainly has thrown many curves in our time being members at CFDN, but the community we’ve been blessed with there has given us a solid foundation to face those challenges head-on and for that, we are forever grateful.” It’s brought us closer and given us new opportunities to challenge each other, cheer for each other, and show our son what you can do when you set your mind to something. I always KNEW Joe was mentally and physically strong, but I never had the opportunity in our college athletics days to witness it with my own eyes. It’s allowed us to train together, push each other, and see each other’s physical and mental strengths in a whole new light. That sentiment is exactly how I would define being a member at CFDN.ĬFDN has given Joe and me the gift of growing in our marriage in ways we never experienced before. Here were these ELITE coaches willing to meet me where I was and tailored the workout to something attainable without making me feel ashamed to be at a level less than RX. From the moment we walked in, I felt welcomed and supported. I thought I’d feel intimidated but that could not be farther from the truth. My first time back in a gym setting in almost 3 years was for the Murph. This gym and these people are so welcoming and friendly.” So I decided to give it a shot. Live music many afternoons-check FB.“After his first few sessions, Joe kept saying, “Just go. off 22, Excellent prime rib or a salmon salad in garden at Little Traverse Inn on 22 north of Glen Arbor across from Little Traverse Lake. PS While at Sleeping Bear and Good Harbor Bay (don't miss) down Bohemian Rd. Pick these up at a TC grocery if you can't make it to their wineries.Ĭan you tell it's a greyish chilly day here? Normally I'd be out hiking or hanging out on a beach with a winery afterwards so it's a win for you. AND my favorite Leelanau wineries are Bel Lago with a garden patio overlooking S Leelanau (affordable white Primavera) and tiny Chateau Fontaine (affordable Bear Paw Red). You have a hefty entrance fee to state parks at each entrance as an out of stater, so investigate options before all the long drives. Lunch outside on water from Knot Just A Bar next door-get the perch cone. Travelers love the low price point on the wine and the bay view is amazing. Maybe a stop at Leelanau Cellars right on 22 in Omena. Lighthouse in state park at end of Leelanau Peninsula: A really long day driving along West Bay stopping (off your beaten path again but worth it) at Shady Lane & Ciccone wineries, possibly Mawby (wonderful sparkling) and driving through Suttons Bay, Omena, and Northport. Wineries are just now figuring out new regulations so check before visiting. Great views from many wineries-especially Mari, Chateau Grand Traverse, Hawthorn, Chateau Chantal and I think 2 Lads.
stopping at wineries on the way to/ from the lighthouse at the end. Lighthouses: Long day-Drive Old Mission Penn. Choice of locally made breads! The ruben!! Many excellent soups. Hidden gem: Green House Cafe on Front St. Wonderful whitefish! Fustini's oils on tables! If doing winery tour on Old Mission Peninsula, Boathouse $$$$ has amazing seafood and everything else. Seafood: Apache Trout Grill also on West GT Bay-waterfront outside dining. Lots of 2 for 1 specials now at Harringtons. Steaks: Harringtons on west side 22 on West Bay-can eat out on porch w/ water view across busy traffic though. Tricky to find the first time, ask for help at hotel) MX food: Mama Lu's on Front and your hole in the wall gem, Spanglish in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons (old state hospital complex redone into shops, excellent restaurants and condos off Division St. No room fridges though and lots of Victorian rose pattered wallpaper for the guys to "enjoy". We've stayed there multiple times in the past and friends liked it, too. Answer: We always recommend the Bayshore Hotel because it has a great beach and is easily walkable to the restaurant/shopping area on Front St.
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