Hang in there, Dawn! The weather is so beautiful out, I'll take an extra loop for you today :)
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Hang in there, Dawn! The weather is so beautiful out, I'll take an extra loop for you today :)
((((Dawn))))) We're thinking of you!
Thinking of you lots.
Sent a card to that rehab place and will send another one to this address you just posted.
It's slow (and *feels* even slower) but you get results if you keep positive and really disciplined about physiotherapy. A friend just visited me who I had visited *9 months after* my Terrible Tractor Accident , and said how much better my injuries are now i.e. *3 years on*. That gives you a perspective but also the hope that you *will* get there
Well, that was an.... "interesting" loop... Came flying down the same hill I've done a zillion times, oops, came on the wrong side of that tree root, not to worry, I can just force my way through that little hollow - and suddenly the very short stem I now have on my bike did something and my wheel went sideways. I didn't. Shot over the top, landed on my head, elbow and hip, breaking my helmet and bruising the rest.Quote:
Originally Posted by lph
I was planning on just sitting around feeling sorry for myself and eating chocolate all evening, but then I figured: invsblwmn would probably be SO HAPPY to have just these minor scrapes and bumps, that will heal in a few days.
See Dawn, your accident has a positive effect too - it makes us wimps realize how damn lucky we are. :)
You'll be out there too, at some point!
I did eat the chocolate, though.
lph - sorry about your accident. Glad you were wearing your helmet!!
Dawn - I'm headed outside to take more photos, and thinking of butterflies all around you, keeping your smile and your healing in gear!
Hugs and butterflies,
~T~
Sending bugs and hutterflies here, too :)
PLL, got the gourmet cokies early this am, OMG!!! So good,so thoughtful. Able to type with 3 fingers on the right hand now,still splinted, and owy, but staples should come out soon, plates r strong dr. says. lph, pain is relative to experience, so sorry about ur loop, maybe u should take ur own loop next time, mine appears a bit dangerous. heal quickly!
going home friday. about the house, 1 story condo in a retirement community (we planned ahead and didnt know we would need it so soon), and the PT,OT,my mom, and I did a home visit today. i could get in and out of the car, my dad built a wc ramp, need a little equipment, tub bench, hospital bed, bedside commode, grab bars, etc... was a bit hard rolling the wheelchair on the carpet. the cats freaked when they saw the wheelchair. The important thing was i COUld get in and out of the lazyboy and the bathroom and into the fridge. good day today,real tired, but the support is never ending,so my body fights on! Someone pick up an extra 18 miles for me tomorrow, ok? :cool:
HEy :)
I'll bike a few extra km's for you :)
I'll search for some yummy things to send you from Australia :)
C
Hey there Dawn
I am so impresses by your matter-of-factness and getting-on-with-it-ness
I know there must be swings of extreme emotion, but we are following your progress and thinking of you every day
I light a candle every evening and think on people I care for and send positive energy their way, which will arrive if they wish it... I have been doing this every day since I read of this crime against you.
I am still as incensed as I felt when I first read/posted in this thread, however, your courage through this is truly inspiring.
Arohanui
Raven
We are all thinking of you. Glad you got the cookies -- you'll have to disclose your favorite :D .
I'll ride some miles for you this weekend.
Take care!
So glad to hear you're heading home! That's fantastic! Rode for you yesterday, a beautiful, easy paced ride. Hugs! RR
I'll ride 18 miles for you too! :)
Keep making progress. Every day it will get a tiny bit better.
I rode 8 yesterday after deciding to take a nap. I was almost to the sofa... and then i changed my mind and rode into the spitting clouds (almost rain)
I hope that counts.
Dawn, how many kitties do you have? Do your parents live nearby? I thought you were just a young thing; but you already own a retirement home?
That's great your home will be easy to navigate, for me that was the biggest challenge. More warm healing wishes sent your way, and I did get in 16 miles for you yesterday! -e
Pll, favorite cookie is the crunchy one, the solid chocolate and dipped ones were good too, of course.
I just turned 40, but my partner and i bought a condo in march where we plan to retire. My folks live in alaska/they movedthere to retire and to relax.
preparing for tomorrow, nervous, excited. two cats, one dog. lots of love. parents left this am. your support and encouragement. dawn...ride on!