NO LIMB-ITS CHALLENGE- Day 2

 

April 2^nd, 2022:

I woke up exhausted, I guess from everything I accomplished on day one of the “NO LIMB-IT’s” Challenge.

I mean cleaning back in the day, on TWO legs, was stressful enough on the body (Lol).

Every momma or home maker understands the back aches of sweeping an moping the whole house, doing dishes, laundry.

That will have your body feeling 10 years older.

And all I did, was pick up toys, sweep the dinning room, and the kitchen, and washed dishes. My body though is telling me my 30-year-old self is the equivalence of a 75-year-old.

Yeah, there is all that, but the real reason I’m exhausted is because, I couldn’t sleep. But, its not from the pain, the aches, and definitely not from those depressing thoughts, wondering why my life is even still existing.

It’s the pride, it’s the excitement!!

All of this, this Challenge, this Blog, this PURPOSE!

The feeling I had writing my blog last night, seeing what I did!

What I DID! That was me and 24 hrs before, I didn’t see me doing that. I didn’t!

I said I was going to try. That’s what I did, I tried, and I Executed all the tasks I set out to do.

That independence I gained back, is exhilarating.

  One of the hardest things we face becoming an amputee, is the waiting game. The wondering when you can get your leg and live again. Watching everyone you love continue on living, while you sit back stuck in a time capsule. Then, to top it off, having those loved ones take on the baggage of taking care of your every need.

One day you’re a healthy active individual, the next you’re a 30-year-old trapped in a 80-year-olds body, and all the medical supply to start your own Clinic. It’s a real battle, internally mentally that we fight with, and when we think, we have come to an understanding (“Oh, its just temporary”), a complication, a kid’s birthday, infection, money, life… steps back in and reminds you how helpless you are.

This challenge, is to change that mindset!

Before my accident I was an independent I active mother of 3, home maker, trying to get my business going, making games and practices. I was Super Woman!! I woke up and handled it all, and with the kids.

Then, that was gone! Watching others, raise my children (even though, I am forever grateful) has been the biggest struggle for me. So today, my kids and I played outside.

Each one of my children (1,2, and 10-years old), all took turns riding in the wheelchair with me down the driveway. The laughs and the, “again mommy” s, that was living! I felt the warmth in my heart the strength growing.

 My 2-year-old (Bennett) and, I cleaned out the flower bed (still a work in progress). I pulled out the dead flowers and he loaded them in his Tonka dump truck, and dumped them. I enjoyed every moment with them, building memories. For them they may not remember, but I know I will. These are the days I hold onto for the days when its not easy, the memories, that keep the fight ALIVE!

The amount of energy this Challenge has given me just these two days is a complete 180 Degrees. I felt able, capable, human. I try one thing and I am instantly what else can I do.   

1)      Cleaned the living room

2)      Dishes while standing  

3)      Yard work                  

4)      Started a Blog          

Let’s add another to the list, how about your girl, went from a walker to using crutches, and successfully!

 

Its little things, yeah! But it’s an achievement that should be celebrated none the less! You should celebrate everything you accomplish as well; you have earned it!

 

Guys, 5 new things, I have shown myself I can still do, its different, its slower than before, but I’M doing it, ME! I hope you all are thriving and pushing yourselves everyday you can.

 

I can not wait to hear what all you accomplish this month for the “NO LIMB-ITS CHALLENGE”!!

 

 You Guys are so amazing, and I have so much love and respect for all of you, and wish you nothing but the best of luck! Best of luck with the challenge or what ever life is throwing your way! Find your strength, and never be scared to try! You may Surprise yourselves!

 

Recap on,

NO LIMB-ITS CHALLENGE:

Find at least one thing, just one. (Can be more, but not less) that you are either struggling with, or learning something new. Try it and, make it happen this month!

No excuses, No LIMB-ITS!

Then share! You will be amazed how Contagious, your own strength and motivation, truly is!

Build yourself, improve yourself, Believe in yourself!

Because at the end of the day, our happiness is our own responsibility!

 

(Limb Loss Awareness Month-Challenge)