So, a lot of you have been asking about an update on my foot. So, here it is. If you want a refresher about what happened, you can read this post
HERE. Basically, I was in a really bad sledding accident, broke my whole body, had to have surgery, the doctor damaged my nerve, now my ankle/foot is paralyzed. Ta-da! It's been a long, hard road, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger right?! Right.
Since my last surgery, things have been a little easier. I don't have to wear my big plastic brace, I just have to wear an athletic brace or wrap. I feel somewhat 'normal' again.
Here's the answer to the question I get the most. No. The answer is no. No, I'm not better. No, my foot isn't healed. No, it's not going to get any better. It's about as good as it's going to get. I will improve. I will get stronger. I will learn more how to manage my foot, and keep trying new things. But, my foot is about the best it's going to be.
Sometimes, it's hard to answer questions about my foot. Not because it bothers me to talk about it, because, this has been such an emotional journey for me. I know there a lot of people out there who's life are a lot harder than mine, but this has still been a painful journey for me. I wish I wasn't in pain all the time, I wish every step didn't hurt, I wish I could wear cute shoes, I wish I could wiggle my toes in the sand. But, all that wishing won't help me any. Even though at times, this is really hard, I've decided to not let it define me. At times, I feel defined by it, but I have to remember that I'm bigger than my body. (Cue