Perseverance - I made it!

[Bike Writer]

GingerbreadGirl,

One of the best things about this forum is the inspiration we get from one another. Reading about our fellow riders challenges us to go out and try things we otherwise might not. In some way people here serve as test pilots for things we contemplate...we read about their stories and say, hey I can do that too, or sometimes we find out not, but that's ok because otherwise we may only think about it but never make the attempt.

It sounds like you are well on your way, beginning something new and taking those first steps is 90% of the battle. Good luck with your efforts and congratulations for lifting yourself up and out. Happy riding to you!

[Bike Writer]

Emily,

So glad to hear that you found the TENS unit to help you out and it's working for you. What a relief that must be. Chronic pain saps a person and unless you have had it, it is hard to comprehend how dibilitating it can be.

You are very courageous to be out riding after a serious accident. About your observation over life changing moments...I am currently writing a book titled "In the blink of an eye" about a life changing moment, it's fiction but something that applies to all of us at one time or another in one way or another.

Congratulations on overcoming a huge obstacle and regaining the biking part of your life back.

[emily_in_nc]

Emily,

So glad to hear that you found the TENS unit to help you out and it's working for you. What a relief that must be. Chronic pain saps a person and unless you have had it, it is hard to comprehend how dibilitating it can be.

You are very courageous to be out riding after a serious accident. About your observation over life changing moments...I am currently writing a book titled "In the blink of an eye" about a life changing moment, it's fiction but something that applies to all of us at one time or another in one way or another.

Congratulations on overcoming a huge obstacle and regaining the biking part of your life back.

Thank you for the encouragement. I was definitely nervous about getting back on the "horse" for a long time after my accident, but it's been long enough now, that that fear is completely gone. Thank goodness!

Your book sounds really intriguing. I also lost my only pregnancy (IVF after years of infertility) and lost my father to an auto accident, so I know very well how quickly things can change in the blink of an eye.