Oh Miranda, what a horrible crash! I can only imagine how painful your injuries are. Is your skin healing nicely? Are you able to sleep much? Is your shoulder feeling better? Are you finished with that dreadful MRI?

I learned that there is an ebb and flow to healing and your body will let you know each day whether it's one step forward or two steps back. I've also learned that pushing the body to heal quicker does not always work and may actually create more setbacks.

Of the injuries I have encountered, I believe the psychological trauma is the worst. The internal dialogue can be very draining and affect nearly every aspect of living. What used to be routine now becomes a battleground for emotional chaos. Anger, bitterness, and depression take their turn at making life more complicated. And it makes you feel even more isolated. If you are feeling this now, do you have someone you can talk with--someone who can help you reframe your thinking?

With each day know that you are making progress--even if it's incremental improvements. You are not alone and there is much support for you here. Count each day as a blessing that you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who are touched by your presence.

With many gentle hugs,
~Cathy