I stopped in to visit Peaches tonight.
YAY! He's got some movement in his right leg. This was a truly amazing sight as it has reached 80 days since the accident. It's also nice to see such a big change after I've stayed away for just over two weeks.
I realized that I only went to visit him once in September and I think that was a good thing for me to do for me. He seemed a little disappointed in me that I haven't been up in awhile and almost seemed a little aloof with me. C'est la vie. I've been sick and busy with my own life.
We went downstairs to the gym and watched them practice wheelchair rugby. That looks downright violent. I also don't understand the rationale in a bunch of people with neck injuries ramming chairs at top speed and potentially jarring their necks. But it did look like a lot of fun!
Being there also made me realize how stupid some things in my life have become. There are so many other things that are important or that would be worth my time than the things I've been stressing on lately.
So I'm just letting it all go. Life is too short and far too fragile. Thanks for reminding me of that Peaches!
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I would like to comment on your statement "I also don't understand the rationale in a bunch of people with neck injuries ramming chairs at top speed and potentially jarring their necks. But it did look like a lot of fun!"
As a player I find it very exciting and it really does not hurt, well does not hurt if you don't get a finger or arm bashed :-). But you are quite correct, it is fun.
The game also gives the opportunity to people to be involved in sport and actually has improved the quality of life for some of the players. That in it's self is a huge life upliftment.
Next time you're around, why not go and try it. :-)
Check out www.wheelchairrugby.co.za
I only wondered if there was a possibility of doing further injury by the force of ramming their chairs into one another.
I agree that there is nothing better than being active in sports to give people a positive outlook -- I know that's why I play.
I think you're right. As long as I'm going to go spend some time up at rehab I think I'll join in. Definitely gives you a different perspective on life!
Thanks for the link!
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