A good friend in Singapore today messaged: “There’s no need to be a hero | sometimes it’s ok to be a zero”, after I told her I have been trying to reduce my intake of painkillers but when the pain hits, it’s brutal. It’s like I can feel the plate and screws in my foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indeed, it’s not just the pain, but it extends to all the sports that I enjoy. From jogging, bushwalking, canyoning and rock climbing all within a week to nothing. From 100 to zero all of a sudden takes getting used to and a lot of adjustment. My world has become smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the weekend, I got my hands on a wheelchair and that has made it easier for A to wheel me around places where there are ramps. We managed to go to Castle Hill Heritage Reserve on Saturday evening where he went running while I waited, seated in the wheelchair and enjoying the sun and the breeze. On Sunday morning we went to the Cumberland State Forest for him to go trail running while I waited for him at Cafe Saligna (which is nestled within the State Forest) where I had breakfast and my soy cappuccino. He’s now also able to push me to the park right next to where we live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting out helps to lift my spirits and these are the only things I can do at the moment. And yes, while it’s sometimes ok to be a zero, I don’t want to remain there for long. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A good friend in Singapore today messaged: “There’s no need to be a hero | sometimes it’s ok to be a zero”, after I told her I have been trying to reduce my intake of painkillers but when the pain … Continue reading