One of my students was in a serious ATV accident this weekend. THANKFULLY she will make a full recovery, but it’s a LOOOONG road. She got a concussion and broke her femur in two places. She was airlifted to a hospital for emergency surgery where they put a rod in her leg. She is in a wheelchair now, but is transitioning to crutches/walker. It’s her right leg so she won’t be able to drive for at least 9 weeks and faces a lot of rehab. My heart breaks for her, but I also know her injuries could have been much worse.
I don’t know what I’d so if I was in her shoes. I pride myself so much on being independent, that not even being able to drive would be a major blow. Then I think of not being able to RUN, BIKE, SKIP, SWIM, DANCE, FROLIC…
I am so thankful for my body and I feel like I am hyper aware of how despite being slightly overweight my body is “the greatest instrument you’ll ever own.” I’ve never broken a bone or gotten a stitch. The thought of either always scared be, but now as a runner it TERRIFIES ME.
Love your body. Take advantage of how easy and pain free you can walk, jog or run.
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