We're heading to Estes Park tomorrow. I love going in July because that's the peak of wildflower season. Ted got his new derotation brace today, but he won't be doing much hiking. He's been out of commission for several months after his bad right knee gave out several times. Nothing torn on the MRI so it's joint damage and stretched ligaments from the injury he incurred when he was in the Air Force. Sparring with a Special Forces guy twice his size. It finally gave out completely and he had an ACL rebuild 14 years ago, but there's a big difference between a 25 year old body and a 60 year old. That's why when I see the young skaters incurring all these horrendous injuries I feel so badly, knowing what they have to expect as they age. Still, one can't sit on the sidelines like a pumpkin. I may not go very fast but many people think I'm nuts to be out on skates trying to go very fast at all. Ted's many sports injuries (I've not mentioned the others....) have just caught up to him all at once. Still, the right attitude in every situation is gratitude. It changes the way your brain functions, and improves your attitude. I've got some painful health problems myself, "just" chronic pain, but I'm going to keep going. Time to kick the bucket later.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Yep,silly to kick the bucket prematurely.
Posted by: Pattie | Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Well, I/m not kicking the bucket but I did fall prey to a gall bladder attack :( Seems I have a large one. I'll talk to my internist when I get back....I'm inclined to have surgery and get this over. I don't want to have another situation like that when I go to Marquette.
Posted by: SusanG | Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 07:00 PM