Progress

First PT today, intro to PT, if you will. Several things worth noting...no pain, I’m weird and grateful. It felt good getting outside, running around a bit. I walked up and down stairs, 10 or so each way. No problem. Good foot goes to heaven, bad foot goes to hell. (Thank you Mark. ♥️) I’m getting stronger every day - core, shoulders, arms. There should be a positive side effect from using crutches 24/7, right? 

What is your goal, I’m asked. I want to climb The Grand. 

I was gifted pizza tonight, ambrosia. I don’t often eat pizza, as I don’t need the calories. Today was an exception. I put the second piece in the fridge for later. The calories are the same whether I eat it now or later, dang it. 

My knee looks wonderful, so good. Feels good too. At six weeks we will begin to wean off crutches. 

I will be able to do jump squats and lunges again. Eventually. Hopefully early next year. No Ski Fit this year. But my priority at this time is to heal properly, do every single thing asked of me in order to heal properly. I’m confident Dr. Seattle will hold me accountable. 

My inspiration comes from Breezy Johnson, working her young tush off to return to Olympic skiing form, yet again. She’s a beast. Also when I’m tempted to pity the fool using crutches (me) I remember countless, COUNTLESS wounded warriors. My knee is very little in the grand scheme of things. Tiny.

Suck it up D. 

Smile. 

xoxo