These days I'm easier to catch, but harder to find. Crutches! I'm becoming a homebody out of exhaustion. Just getting to and from work is a job in itself. One week in, five to go, and I feel like an expert on living life in the slow lane. I single-task, move cautiously, ask for help, and feel grateful for everyone around me.
Did you know there's an industry built around immobility? I'm buying all the accessories! The crutches given to me by Kaiser are lightweight and shiny, but tough on the hands and they bump under my arms causing bruises. So I bought Crutcheze pads. And then there's the problem of not having free hands to carry anything. So I bought a crutch bag and a backpack. Of course, after hobbling short distances, the thought of crossing my school campus on one foot loomed overwhelming, so I bought a knee scooter. It looks like a tricycle, and rides like a scooter with one knee propped up on the "seat." I also watched a YouTube about going up and down stairs, and seem to be catching on pretty well. Yes, I think I'm set, for now.
The funny thing is, I was just feeling fabulous about my life -- no more longing for a partner or worrying about my future. This little set-back has me, once again, diving into the unfathomable randomness of our existence. Just when you think it’s going all wrong, inexplicable joy happens. And just when you think you’ve finally got this Life thing down pat, you break a foot. Well, I’m learning to walk all over again, and that humbling experience finally brought the lesson home – Change happens. Life is short. Deal with the broken bits, get some rest, and move on to the next beautiful thing. I'm going to go put my foot up now. Later...
~ c
Did you know there's an industry built around immobility? I'm buying all the accessories! The crutches given to me by Kaiser are lightweight and shiny, but tough on the hands and they bump under my arms causing bruises. So I bought Crutcheze pads. And then there's the problem of not having free hands to carry anything. So I bought a crutch bag and a backpack. Of course, after hobbling short distances, the thought of crossing my school campus on one foot loomed overwhelming, so I bought a knee scooter. It looks like a tricycle, and rides like a scooter with one knee propped up on the "seat." I also watched a YouTube about going up and down stairs, and seem to be catching on pretty well. Yes, I think I'm set, for now.
The funny thing is, I was just feeling fabulous about my life -- no more longing for a partner or worrying about my future. This little set-back has me, once again, diving into the unfathomable randomness of our existence. Just when you think it’s going all wrong, inexplicable joy happens. And just when you think you’ve finally got this Life thing down pat, you break a foot. Well, I’m learning to walk all over again, and that humbling experience finally brought the lesson home – Change happens. Life is short. Deal with the broken bits, get some rest, and move on to the next beautiful thing. I'm going to go put my foot up now. Later...
~ c
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