Reflection
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I started this blog, back in February of 2006, right after Robb broke his back. To be honest, a big motivation for writing was my need to set up a little bit of a barrier between myself and everyone who was calling to check up on Robb. Telling the same story over and over again was killing me, as were the 6am phone calls. The blog chronicled the process of adapting to life with a spinal cord injury and paraplegia. It kept an up-beat tone, because Robb and I were so hopeful. It documented the tiny day-to-day triumphs, because we quickly realized that every little victory needed to be savored. (First shower in two weeks? Wonderful. A hospital that allows visits from house cats? Awesome! Visits from friends and family? Oh yeah! Learning to walk again? Oh man, I get teary-eyed just thinking about it.) We also reveled in life's little weirdnesses. Robb and I can always find the humor in any situation, no matter how bleak.
When Robb came home from the hospital, the blog kept track of his slow (oh so slow) but steady improvements. I also allowed myself to discuss my fears, and I talked about all the stupid things I did because I was so distracted and stressed out.
Slowly, slowly, slowly we started trying to find ways to adapt our old life into our new circumstances. We went for the slowest and shortest "hikes" imaginable. And they were glorious!
I learned to slow down a bit, and Robb sped up considerably, especially after he started cycling. And in less-swift mode, we've found more time to look around, and to really appreciate our world. So, if you're sick of all the blog posts about birds and bikes, I don't know what to say. I've really come to value the simplest things in life, and it seems that the blog spends a lot of time on just those subjects.
I started this blog, back in February of 2006, right after Robb broke his back. To be honest, a big motivation for writing was my need to set up a little bit of a barrier between myself and everyone who was calling to check up on Robb. Telling the same story over and over again was killing me, as were the 6am phone calls. The blog chronicled the process of adapting to life with a spinal cord injury and paraplegia. It kept an up-beat tone, because Robb and I were so hopeful. It documented the tiny day-to-day triumphs, because we quickly realized that every little victory needed to be savored. (First shower in two weeks? Wonderful. A hospital that allows visits from house cats? Awesome! Visits from friends and family? Oh yeah! Learning to walk again? Oh man, I get teary-eyed just thinking about it.) We also reveled in life's little weirdnesses. Robb and I can always find the humor in any situation, no matter how bleak.
When Robb came home from the hospital, the blog kept track of his slow (oh so slow) but steady improvements. I also allowed myself to discuss my fears, and I talked about all the stupid things I did because I was so distracted and stressed out.
Slowly, slowly, slowly we started trying to find ways to adapt our old life into our new circumstances. We went for the slowest and shortest "hikes" imaginable. And they were glorious!
I learned to slow down a bit, and Robb sped up considerably, especially after he started cycling. And in less-swift mode, we've found more time to look around, and to really appreciate our world. So, if you're sick of all the blog posts about birds and bikes, I don't know what to say. I've really come to value the simplest things in life, and it seems that the blog spends a lot of time on just those subjects.
Comments
Both of you!
From crashing ladders to crashing cars, we have followed your progress and discoveries.
From being a birdbrain to stalking the birds, it's been informative reading.
Keep up the blog postings, and I myself am looking forward to any photos you may have about the latest 2 shows your crews got up and running.
Also, I have not forgotten that I would like a photo of those ultra-groovy cabinets you guys designed at your studio workshop, so that I can shamelessly copy them when I turn my barn into a studio. (please please!)
Annalisa
and if not, blurb.com can actually slurp the content from your blog and make a book from it for self-publishing, hard-cover with dust jacket and all!! (not that you really need another project in your lives, but I've made blurb books and they come out great!)
thanks for sharing so much with the world!
But don't feel like you HAVE to blog either. It's ok to take time off if you want to. Don't make this just another chore for yourself.
Wild Rose (of PBandJ)
As for the photography.... world class!!! If Ryan doesn't use that picture on today's blog... I will chip in for glasses for him!!!
Blog on, Friends.... in your own time and pace!
Bandaid
Love you guys!
SandiBox
So keep them coming, birds,bikes and all (and you really do take fantastic pictures, take it from someone who is very jealous) and we will keep reading, and commenting!
Thanks!
thanks
Your writings are an inspiration, even when times are not going so well. I think this is because, by your sharing your raw emotions, we connect to that honesty and know that there is someone else out there who feels our pains, doubts, and triumphs.
Being recently diagnosed with cancer, I am ever more aware of looking for the positive attitudes of others going through the trials of not-so-pretty life situations and still keeping their eye on the little successes that lead to recovery. I look forward to hearing more about you and Robb and seeing your gorgeous photography and wonderins of the world.
But, that said, more knitting. Make Robb start knitting too, if that's what it takes.
Doublesaj n Old Blue