03/12/2023
I will preface this post with the fact some of you may be sick of me talking about my fractured pelvis and femur but I am so happy about today's accomplishment I can't help myself. To give some context to all of this, in June/July 2022 I feared I would never walk again without a limp, that I would never be able to ride again, and I would never truly be able to venture into nature on snowshoes or be able to hike without pain. Today was another demonstration that "I can" and "will". Mindset is more than 1/2 the battle and I only know how to push the limits (running 1/2 marathons was part of that journey).
The snowshoe expedition was not a long one but with the support of my husband who came along, we ventured out on our trails by our home. It was a beautiful day and we had our 3 dogs accompany us. We are so fortunate that we have this property that has endless possibilities and I can enjoy it more fully when I am on the move.
Today proved I will and am overcoming the challenge presented 8 months ago so onward and upward and I am planning for a competitive summer with my beautiful boy Magnum and an adventurous hike in 2024 in a far away land (the place is yet to be determined).
If there is one piece of advice that I can provide, age is just a number, adversity is just a test, and obstacles can be overcome. Don't give up! Do what you love now and don't wait. Life is short so follow your dreams and live to thrive and not just survive!
I plan to live with a "Soul on Fire". How about you?