Denise, Just read about your awful accident. I think we all have that fear in the back of our minds that IT could happen. I know I pray before I go out and ride and have prayed out loud together when starting out on a group ride.
Randy and I also have experienced empty nest this year! It is neat how we got into cycling about 3 years ago in preparation of this time. God has given us a new hobby to enjoy together. And since our area here isn't a real cycling mecca we have really made an endeavor to get friends and family involved in cycling and a few have climbed on board, which makes it so exciting!! Right now the roads here in michigan are covered with ice or snow. Boo-hoo. So to the basement we go on our trainer and indoor bike.
I had ms symptoms about 9 years ago for two years!! Nothing since, thankfully. I don't think about the possibility of a recurrence but I suppose it could happen. I just know that the exercise I get from cycling, walking, and working out is good for my muscles should I have a recurrence.
Our three grown children think it is so funny how fanatical we are about cycling but I think they are proud of us and secretly (?) glad we have a LIFE, a life beyond raising children. Maybe things will change a little when we have grandchildren someday!!!! Hey, I already invison (sp.?) pulling one of those kid trailers behind me!!!!
Thank you for listening as I am a new member! Dottie