Monday, December 6, 2010

Vegas, baby!

It’s just shy of six months ago that I was lying in bed in the ICU convinced that I would never walk again, convinced that I would never lift my head or turn my neck, convinced that my world would never stop spinning… and yesterday I crossed the finish line of a post-brain-tumor half marathon. With a little gumption and determination, I set a goal as preposterous as running another half marathon, all before I could even walk without a walker. The memories of being so sick are still so raw and burned in my mind. Although I miss the peace and quiet and stillness that tinnitus and vertigo don't allow, I cannot deny that life is good, and I'm spoiled by the kindness of the company I keep. One foot in front of the other, forward motion, whether you’re following a walker or chasing after a finish line… Hmm, what next?!

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  1. Oh my goodness!!! I'm never on facebook, ergo I'm always completely out of the loop... so forgive me, but this is the first I've heard of your ordeal. All the same, please accept my laudation of your recovery and spirit (a half-marathon... so impressive!) and my best wishes for further future positive diagnoses.

    - Blair Schmicker

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