So...I have a wonderful friend who is a breast cancer survivor. Each time I talk with her, I am encouraged, empowered and inspired. She has survived unspeakable hardships, been tossed in the firey furnace - only to walk out with a smile, and a heart that is so strong.
I'm pretty sure that we have all 'survived' many things. The business lunch we're dreading, the presentation we're scared of, the medical results, the surgery, the loss of a loved one... Each time we take the next step toward tomorrow, regardless of how painful or unstable it may be, we become a survivor.
I found out a few weeks ago that I tore my ACL and will need reconstructive knee surgery in June. Certainly not life threatening, but I will be unable to many things that are now a part of my daily routine, at least for a while.
I think, though, the most difficult thing for me to deal with was how the surgery will effect my job I love. I'll be able to continue to teach, but from a chair. And I won't be able to actually "do" TaeKwonDo for 4-6 months. That sounds like an incredibly long time. I'm planning to test in a couple of weeks for 2nd degree, Level 2 - but I won't be able to test again until December.
There are so many emotions attached to this surgery. On the one hand, I'm excited at the possibility of moving with less pain and my knee being stronger. On the other hand, I'm scared; scared of the pain, the post surgery therapy, scared of not being able to do my job effectively.
I took a 4-mile bike ride this morning; a painfree ride. During those 4 miles, I thought of my survivor friend...and her strength. I realized...I have the blood of a survivor coursing through my veins. Each trial is another chance to inspire and be inspired, to encourage and be encouraged, to trust and be trusted.
I am a SURVIVOR.
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