TODAY
Today was no ordinary day. Today was monumental. As most of you know, 5 years ago, I had a waterskiing accident. I wiped out slalom skiing and shattered my knee cap. 2 surgeries and 53 physical therapy sessions (not even attempted to count the amount of vicadin), my knee was as good as it was going to get.
Today, I skiied for the first time since my accident. I woke up with an upset stomach and thought I was catching a stomach bug. Little did I realize it was nerves. I was nervous out on the water so I decided to just get it over with.
I got up right away the first time and took about a 5 minute ride behind the boat. Then I let go. I was itching to get out of the wake but thought against it.
The next time it was my turn, I did it....I went back and forth across the wake a few times and then let go.
It wasn't graceful....it wasn't hot dogging....it wasn't dynamic....but it WAS! I did it! I will never be fearless on ski's again but I felt that joy of doing it once again.
12 comments:
I didn't realize that it was 5 years to the day! WOW that makes your accomplishment even more impressive!!!! You did it girl and you should be so proud of yourself....I am proud of you!!!
NO, it wasn't to the day. The day was July 23rd but close!
I am proud of you!! I hope you had a really fun day, we did:-)
AWESOME! Amazing that was five years ago! Time flies, whether you're having fun or not, so might as well try and make it fun! :)
Your finally healed! Congrats I am glad you have the guts to get up and do it again, Im not so sure I could... Way to go!
Wow! Good for you Leslie! I've never seen the pictures before. OWWWW!!
Awesome! I never thought you would do it again. Good for you girl.
That's great Leslie! I do have to say that I still hold my breath when you hit the floor for a dig in volleyball! ;)
You were amazing out there! We all had a huge sigh of relief when you got up on the first try and did so well. I am so proud of you for conquering your fear. You are awesome!
Les, I am so happy for you. I just wish I could have been there to see it. You AMAZE me! :)
Yay for you Leslie! That is awesome. You got back up on that horse...er...ski! Hope you had a great time!
You're an inspiration Les!
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