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I did something courageous that was actually really very scary and completely unplanned.
I had surgery.
My family has a history of bad hips and I never expected anything to be wrong with mine. When they told me I needed to have the surgery done; I was terrified. Surgery is scary. I might have looked calm going into the hospital, laughing with my husband before they took me into the operating room but my heart was beating out of my chest.
Because of the surgery, I've had to do other courageous things. Courageous in my book, anyways. I've had to do things like get up in front of tons of people with my crutches, facing their stares and curious looks. I've had to drive my car. That's been a scary adjustment.
I've always been proud of what I've been able to do with my body. Now that I'm injured and can't do as much as I want to, it's been hard to not get frustrated with myself and my limitations. But I'm learning to look at the bigger picture and realize that, I'm doing better! I'll be back to my old activities soon. I don't have to be unhappy because I'm limited. I've had great opportunities to meet and chat with people who are willing to help me. It continues to be a learning and humbling experience.
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