I know this is cheesy, but today I light a virtual candle in memory of my healthy knee. One year ago today was my fateful fall where I tore my ACL, MCL and meniscus. I think back on that time, remembering how trying it was having my mobility taken away from me, and what a long road the recovery has been, and continues to be.
Overall, I am thankful. I am thankful I had great health insurance. I am thankful that I have one year of recovery behind me, and hopeful that I won’t have to endure something like that again.
We have finally received snow here. While my husband is up enjoying the fresh powder, I am patiently resisting the urge to ski, knowing my knee just isn’t ready for powder yet. In the meantime, I’m happy to be mobile, able to keep up with my kids, able to participate in outings and family dance night, and able to work up a good sweat at the gym.
Having a significant injury changes you. Hopefully in this past year, my children have witnessed bravery in the face of challenges, and I am a better person for the challenges that I have overcome.
