So scary to have an accident like your Mom did! She is lucky it was not worse. As are you, BC68. Moms are so special! Your priority is right where it should be......
Still, you can't help but miss the bike. Well, your biking muscles won't forget that quickly. You'll be back out there and riding strong again before too long. And you'll never regret you took the time off to be with your Mom when she needed you.
annie
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03-27-2006, 01:28 PM #1
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Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived." Captain Jean Luc Picard
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03-27-2006, 01:45 PM #2
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Oh my goodness, Jennifer!!! I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to your mom; and yes, you are absolutely right - priorities can shift in a nanosecond. I am so glad you are able to be there for her as I'm sure she is as well.
Take good care of yourself and your mom and I'm sure when the time is right you will be able to get back on the bike with a renewed sense of enjoyment.
Let me know if there is anything I can do, I'm not that far from you.
Tracy
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03-28-2006, 11:29 AM #3
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thanks all... I appreciate the well wishes for Mom...
and bouncy... I appreciate hearing that you bounced right back! I have heard that you "lose quickly and gain quickly" with cycling... and I know I'll get right back at it when I can.
Since priorities HAVE shifted, I have decided to put some extra time and effort into my backyard this April. Mom can sit outside on the patio while I work... maybe finally get it presentable ya know? I love to garden so this will be a great way to get some stuff done in the bike downtime...
Tracy... thank you for the offer! I think we'll be OK... I have people staying with mom this week and am hoping by next week she'll be much more stable and able to be at my place alone... no stairs and no real trip hazards... but I'm not too proud to ask for help if I need it so I'll keep the offer in mind... that's sweet of you... :-) JenThere is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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03-28-2006, 11:33 AM #4
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well, maybe I'll just show up and help ya dig holes then!
OR, a personal spinach/artichoke pizza delivery... hee hee hee!
Trac'
ps. I can't PM a picture to you (I wanted to send a pic of the yard) but I'll get it to ya somehow (it looks so purdy in the picture!)
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03-28-2006, 11:35 AM #5
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email it to me... I'll PT you my address...
There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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03-29-2006, 05:33 AM #6
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Bikerchick,
Sorry to hear about your mom. What a good daughter you are - enjoy your time together as it is precious. Hugs and healing wishes.Dar
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03-29-2006, 08:25 AM #7
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I am sorry to hear about your Mom. I am also sorry I missed this thread and did not post earlier.
That sounded like some nasty fall and she is lucky that she will be ok. When you do get back on the bike, there is nothing wrong with riding for the sheer enjoyment of it. So when the time is right, go out and enjoy!!!!
~ JoAnn
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