Saturday, April 17, 2021

Difficult News


Chiropractor visit!  My left leg with the hip replacement locked

up on me and I could barely walk on it.  I’m in Billings, MT for

a few days, so decided to visit the chiro and get an x-ray and treatment.

I knew, but had forgotten about, this situation with my spine. Seven

years ago, I’d had an x-ray of my left hip and was informed that my

lumbar - coccyx spine was not in good condition.  Evidently, it has

worsened over the years, and not until I was up on the trail - bike

loaded with stuff and pushing hard on those uphill climbs did I realize how

much I had stressed my lower back.  Today's x-ray shows there is very little cartilage

left between vertebrae, so the nerves are exposed and compressed,

affecting my whole left leg.  I got a cane today which helps tremendously

to take pressure off my left leg.  





I’m in Billings a few more days, then I’ll take a bus to Casper WY,

where I’ll take a few weeks to recuperate, I should know at some

point what decision I need to make.  Best scenario, maybe a portion

of the ‘Cowboy Trail’ which is on a fairly flat level, elevation-wise.

Maybe - maybe - maybe?!!!!

I had felt so assured for the past 2-3 years that I really wanted to

do this venture and now this?  I’ve said for many years

that ‘my God’ has a weird sense of humor but this is ridiculous. 

So now what is on the drawing board for me?

Feel like I’m left in limbo - no answers but a lot of questions unanswered. 

Definitely need much prayer and reflection time. Was I too hasty - don’t

believe -- anyway!!!!????

5 comments:

robinegg said...

You are amazing there or at home, Bill! Take care...sending light and love, when and wherever the journey leads, next...

Unknown said...

I set out to be a wandering nomad in a hippy van. I thought I would be a nomad forever. I got " stuck" in t or c and often judged myself for not doing what I set out to do....or did I? The journey has its own life ..it takes on it's own form..and often it switches from what we think it was supposed to be. Enjoy the adventure wherever you are.

Annie said...

You are a realist and the most accepting person I know! Thanks for continuing to teach us as you continue to chronicle your up and down adventures! Sending love and healings...

lindalou said...

Love to you, Bill. Whatever you decide, we are proud of you. ❤

Wendy Sager Evanson, RN, LMT, RME, BMCP said...

hey Bill
my take... you are going for it 100percent...
exactly what it will be... probably grander than imagined...
TRUST
... now there is the adventure!
♥️♥️♥️
now... feel better and take care of your self
no pressure on yourself - will visualize healing & you
relaxing into the time and space needed-
for me... riding would be easier LOL
conjur up George... he will bring humor
xoxoox
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