People commonly ask, “Are you completely healed” from the bike crash sustained in February 2019 where my foot did not come unclipped, thus I broke my pubic ramus, and landed on the concrete on my right side while going over 20 mph on a bicycle. They say things like, “I see you rode 20 miles on your bike or walked 5 miles on the beach from your Facebook posts. You must be fine now?”
My answer is “I am healing, but I am not 100% yet.”
As I reflect on the end of the year and the beginning of a new year, I am thankful that the crash did not result in more severe injuries. Yet, I do pray for complete healing, pain-free living, and the ability to run, bike, and perform all activities without restriction. I am not there yet but have made amazing progress. I received 12 Prolotherapy treatments, as well as other therapies and exercises that I continue to do on a daily basis. I take supplements, use a Bemer, massage, eat right, do pool therapy, and keep working at it.
But yet, I am not 100% healed. I cannot fully feel my abdominal muscles or my right arm yet. My right arm is painful much of the time. The pelvic area still experiences a weird pressure that moves around. But, yes, I can work full time, walk, hike, bike ride, swim, and trot, but sometimes I tire more easily and have to sit down – and some days are better than others. Pain can wear you down, as many of you know. I am so thankful to have received Prolotherapy – because it has patched me up and put me back on the road. Left to traditional means, I may still be using a walker!
God is using this injury for a higher purpose. Many blessings have arisen out of it. I learn more about myself each day. BUT I am not going to sit around and do nothing until I am completely pain-free. I can still do a lot. Yes, it sometimes hurts. Yes, I may feel worse afterwards, but if I don’t keep moving, things are going to be a lot worse. Movement is life. Joy is life. We are blessed to live in this beautiful place. I am keeping the faith and continuing to work towards that day of complete healing. And if you are in a similar situation, I encourage you to keep the faith too! I’ll see you out there on the bike path!