Seven weeks is a long time. On one hand, it seems like time has gone by super fast. On the other hand, it has been so long since I walked unaided or took a shower standing up that the surgery seems a very long time ago. Today at the pool I got talking to one … Continue reading Week 7: 7 Weeks Already →

At my last appointment when the doctor told me I could start partial weight bearing, his instruction for the first week was to just crutch around with my foot down at home and to still continue to use the knee scooter whenever I went out. Somehow I have managed to do the exact opposite of … Continue reading Week 6: Partial Weight Bearing Around Town →

Well, the last few days have been rather exhausting. I had a short but tightly packed trip to South Florida then today spent the entire day going to and from Gainesville. It was all worthwhile from a work perspective but I'm definitely feeling a bit worn out right now. I'm ready for a quiet day … Continue reading Week 6 is Busy →

I was shocked to discover only a few years ago that Lent in fact does not consist of 40 days. Worse, I came by this knowledge by trying to correct someone who knew better than I did. Clearly 46 days doesn't have quite the same ring to it. In any case, Day 40 has been … Continue reading 40 Days →

I made it out to spectate at the Gasparilla Half Marathon this morning and came back unscathed both physically and emotionally. Once again, I wished the the knee scooter was the correct size for me and was the all terrain version with more rugged wheels to absorb the bumps but I made it in one … Continue reading Day 39: Milestones Past →