I Did It, I Did It.........................

Yup, I RODE MY BIKE TODAY!!!!!!!!

Not very far because I am still having some balance issues and I had to take the cleats and cages off and ride a flat pedal...BUT I DID IT!!! I'm not ready for the Tour, but know that I am out there!!!!

Special thanks to my DH who has helped me through seizures, breaking a rib,
(from a seizure), and then unexpectectly losing my Dad. Today was such a beautiful day my hubby said to me, "I can't watch you continue to feel bad, you need to get outside and ride." SOOOOOO, I did!!! I know I didn't go very far but everyday I will go farther and farther until I can ride again. In a week or so I'll set a mileage goal for this year....

yahooooooooo,
karen

Awesome, Karen!!! We will be riding together soon!

Robyn

I'm getting chills here as I read your note. You DID it! You're on your bike again. You're an inspiriation!

That's super, Karen! :cool:

Ah, man, MBB. Now I am crying. I've been thinking about you so much lately and wondering what was up and now I know. Karen-side up and rubberside down. Just as it should be.

I'm so happy for you! You're such an inspiration!

way to go! I'm thrilled for you... :)

Karen -
That's totally awesome! I'm looking forward to hearing your joyous tales of riding. But don't forget - go easy on yourself...

--- Denise

Good for you, Karen! I'm so proud of you!

Keep us posted, up OR down... we're with you regardless.

Joy, joy, joy to you on getting out there. Who cares what pedals you use? You were pedaling!! So wonderful. I've got tears in my eyes............ Very happy for you, MBB!

annie

Wow Karen - that's fantastic! I can feel how excited you are from your post. Good luck! You are an inspiration for sure!

Excellent news Karen, you'll be zipping around before you know it. :D

CONGRATULATIONS! Now I wish we had some'a those animated smileys here, like the one that hands out a rose. But you had the vision to get back on your bike, so I'm sure you have the imagination to:
[Imagine smiley handing you a rose here.]

Fabulous Karen
It takes a lot of courage
Thanks for sharing your strength with us...
Inspiring
*hugs*

Yaaaaaay!!!!!

Congratulations! You rock!

Way to go!!!!

Yes!


I'm so happy for you.

V.

Egg-cellent news! There's something so life affirming and freeing about being on a bike.

That's excellent MBB! Very gutsy and inspiring!!

WOOT! WAY TO GO! *\o/*

Mel

WAHOO! And a tip o' the helmet to DH of MBB, who knew when to say just the right thing. :) :) :)

I am thrilled for you, Karen. Your news made my day! Get that purple cape ready and shine that tiara...The victory procession will be happening soon!

Linda

I'm *so* glad to hear your good news! I had been having a cruddy week (long story) and your just majorly brightened my night!

Kudos to you and be kind to yourself as you start riding again!!!

CA

I have goosebumps AND tears! Woman, you are completely, utterly awesome.

Awesome news. :)

Congratulations Karen, that is the best thing I have heard all week. Ride on!!!

massbikebabe...congrats! I am SOOOooo glad your are back able to ride again!


newsmith? is that you? from the bikeforums? it is tracy/stella.

I disappeared for a while because of grad school stuff... drop me a line!

Way to go! That must have felt so good. :)

Karen, that is so amazing! I wish you many, many more happy miles on your bike. Stay well :)

~Sherry.

Waahooooooooo woman!!!!!!!!! I knew you could do it. Lunch is on me this week... :D
We may have to have a crowning and purple cape ceremony for you. I'm just so happy for you with all the bad stuff that has happened to you its about time somebody sent you some good karma. Go Karen, Go Karen. Now I'm going to cry.

FANTASTIC. Your news has made my day.
Karen you are inspiring.:)

you really are inspiration :cool: Just by reading your post I could feel the thrill you had and I promised myself not to be so lazy and to use every opportunity to ride (even if it's too early, or the sun isn't smiling, or whatever excuse I use when I'm not in the mood)

thanx ;) I wish you all the best :)