Crutch 101

Me: The left side of my butt will be in great shape when all is said and done.

 

Gifted Teacher: Yes, it will.

 

I attended Crutch 101 today. I knew I had a problem last week when I attempted the stairs and gravel. Never be afraid to ask for help. I didn't hesitate. Sign me up for class. 

 

I'm now a crutch pro, my humble opinion. (Thoughts and opinions are my own. Let's not complicate things by asking others...)

 

This was a relatively painless process, mainly because I left my pride at home, way, way in the back of the closet. I asked questions. Gifted teacher knew exactly how I learn—visual, tactile, auditory—he gave me a picture (demo), clear instruction, and let me get after it. 

 

Teaching me to walk up and down stairs, he gives me the following instructions:

 

"We have this saying...Walking up stairs, good foot goes to heaven. Walking downstairs, bad foot goes to hell." 

 

Makes me smile. 

 

Walking up the stairs my good foot is the lead. Walking downstairs my bad foot is the lead, no weight. I’m not drawing a very good visual for you guys...

 

It is my belief a large percentage of the population uses crutches all wrong. Prior to my session, I was doing what I’d seen others do. No. 

 

How did this man know me so well? Maybe I'm not the only one to learn this way? No bull stuff, just straight up good instruction. 

 

I'm feeling a lot better about this whole situation. 

 

I'd already decided I would be able to do this, I just wasn't sure how. I now own my how. 

 

My attitude is this: I will kick surgery and recovery's ass. 

 

Because I'm sassy.