Tag Archives: healing

The Healing Process

27 Sep

Three steps forward and two steps back, healing is not a linear process. However, this time around after my fall two years ago, things seem to be going better. I’m walking with less of a limp, gaining flexibility and in less pain.

September 16 was the 32nd anniversary of the day Lisa and I met. We took a drive to my friend’s retreat in the country. Lotus Bend is a beautiful center where we listened to birds, walked the labyrinth and talked to the koi.

A great old funky Texas county house.
Koi expecting to be fed.
The bees that produce amazing honey.
Lots of little sacred coves.
The labyrinth
Another visitor

It was a treat to get out of Austin where we could hear the birds, away from suburban lawn mowers, delivery trucks and traffic. Can you tell that we miss our haven in Bacalar?

DOS TORTAS

Three More Steps Forward

9 Feb

I have graduated from the walker to a cane. Watching a YouTube vid taught me how to use the bastón. It’s all about triangles, which is the most stable configuration. The weak leg and the cane move together with the cane on the opposite side. To climb stairs, remember, “good up, bad down”. Move the strong leg first when stepping up. Lead with the weak leg and the cane to step down.

This is the cane I use.

Now you know all you need to and I hope you never need to.

Stela says hi

Actually I hobbled up the stairs this week and drove myself into town. Free at last thank God I’m free at last. Of course it didn’t take much and by Saturday I was back on complete rest. Why quit when you can overdo it.

It’s lovely to be getting stronger. I’ve lost so much muscle in the last five months. At least the light at the end of the tunnel is a bit more than a flicker.

I have much to be grateful for. Hats off to my wife who has lovingly put up with me and become quite the home chef in the process. And thanks to you all who have been my cheerleaders. It has made all the difference.

DOS TORTAS

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