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markie

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15. well...

Tue Sep 20, 2022, 01:14 PM

Sep 2022

here goes... I am 70... hiking the AT this winter... grief walk after my husband died...
1st accident- cracked ribs slipping on ice in the Smokies
2nd accident- hit by a town snowplow truck driving back to get on the trail after some healing from 1st accident
3rd accident- tore my MCL when back on the trail hiking after some healing from 2nd accident

ok so maybe I should have taken more time or maybe it is just fate... anyways, I am not giving in, and I am not giving up

you shouldn't either... you want to live and live well... for yourself, for your family, or just to spite the Fates

it hurts, I know only too well

hugs and take care

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So, the physical therapist asked me a question yesterday... [View all] OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 OP

Oldbaldy, dayum up until the minute you hit the car that pulled out in front of YOU, MLAA Sep 2022 #1

The loss of biking has been one of the worst aspects of what happened. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #3

I had lots of orthopedic surgeries throughout my first 18 years. Most involved MLAA Sep 2022 #5

if it were me GenXer47 Sep 2022 #2

I also got a really deep wound to my right calf. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #4

Do you have home healthcare set up? They can send a wound care specialist a time or two a week. MLAA Sep 2022 #7

Nah... we are barely holding on as far as finances and such are concerned. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #9

I have both sympathy and empathy for your situation Wishful-Thinking Sep 2022 #6

Thanks. Also, 'malaise' should be my middle name. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #8

It's hard to focus on goals and desires when you're still actively dealing with injury and pain. enough Sep 2022 #10

Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #11

Not sure what to say XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #12

Thanks OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #17

When I need ideas... Chalco Sep 2022 #13

Thanks for the suggestion. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #18

I'm right there with you. luvs2sing Sep 2022 #14

Thank you OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #19

well... markie Sep 2022 #15

Interesting that you mention one thing OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #20

I have no more ambition or goals, and I have never been happier. Midnight Writer Sep 2022 #16

I did not want to accomplish anything extraordinary. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #21

Just checking in with you today, oldbaldy1701E. MLAA Sep 2022 #22

Thanks. I am doing a tiny bit better. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #23