An anniversary...of sorts...

This exact time, last year, I was in excruciating pain.  I had just fallen on my knee cap.

One year later and many, many hours of physio rehab, a few buckets of tears, loads of doctors appointments, X-rays, MRI and specialist appointments, I can walk normally....on flat surfaces at least...most of the time.  Climbing stairs still is very painful and at times shooting pains fly across my inner knee but other than that, I can walk without crutches, cane or leg support.  No ice packs every 45 minutes, no leg elevation, no pain while sleeping, AND I can turn over in bed pretty effortlessly.

What an amazing difference a year can make.

And this "accident" has been a bit like a major happening in my life....enough for me to remember it all today.  It gives me a new perspective on pain and also an appreciation for the lack of it...although we are quick to take that for granted when it occurs over a long period of time.

So, I shall make this my little anniversary, of sorts.  I will make it a time to reflect on how intricate our bodies are and when they aren't functioning at normal capacity, it can make us a bit uneasy.  My body has healed quite well and I am thankful. 

This anniversary also makes me a little more cautious about how I walk on ice!

So, be careful out there my friends.  I think too, I have made a name for myself at work and hearing others speak of the accident I have heard the comment, "Remember the fall!"  Many connotations to that! :)