Joy Trumps Pain

May 2, 2012

You know what happens when you get wrapped up in joy from recalling amazing experiences and intense happiness as I did yesterday? You forget about pain. Real, physical pain.

I was already unsteady on my bad ankle, which is actually healing, but isn’t used to being walked on for longer than 1 mile. Add in a dark Chinatown alley and some untied shoelaces and you end up with an Emmie down.

Whoopsies!

Thankfully, my clumsy spill took place on Sunday night and I was with a friend who provided door-to-door service (and I wondered why anyone would have a car in the city? I was super thankful!) and my hotel-mate Emily got some ice for me. The next morning I skipped my tour of the 9/11 Memorial (which means I must go back to NYC soon, right?) and instead sat in a cafe with my laptop halfway working and halfway watching the people bustle along the streets of New York City. It was actually quite peaceful.

My airplane gates were fortunately on the near sides of the terminals as I hobbled through security and then back through the Louisville airport to get my bag. Yesterday I could barely stand on it, so I had to pay a visit to my orthopedic surgeon today for some x-rays. Just a sprain, and the remedy is more physical therapy, which I’m already doing for my OTHER ankle.

One of these days I’ll be steady on my 2 feet again. In the meantime, I’m left to visualize what the next steps in my journey look like. Happy Hump Day!

  • LHA

    Wow, Emmie, what bad luck.  I am so sorry you left with yet another injury and I know it has to feel like a real bummer to you too.  As usual, I’m sure you will triumph over this but in the meanwhile I hope it won’t be too painful.  Accept my sympathy via the internet and I hope you heal quickly!

  • suzanne

    Feel better soon! I know exactly what you mean about injuries I just spent the last year getting over them. Never give up

  • http://biglifelittleblog.blogspot.com/ Emily

    I am a total K-L-U-T-Z myself. I have a history of rolling my ankles and in grade school even broke my foot jumping rope! I’ve found my balance and coordination get SO. MUCH. BETTER. since starting yoga just 16 months ago – I only do a gentle class once a week and the improvement has been HUGE! I highly recommend checking out a basic, or gentle hatha class.

  • http://weightingfor50.com/ Roz@weightingfor50

    OWCH.  Best wishes for a quick and full recovery Emmie.

  • http://musingsofmaia.blogspot.com/ Maia

    Glad you’re okay!  People watching in NYC is the BEST!  Yes, you definitely need to come back to the city and hopefully next time I’ll be there!!

  • http://twitter.com/Schmiet Diet Schmiet

    I’m glad it’s just a sprain and not worse! (Loving the positive attitude though!)

  • http://adayinmynyc.com/ Patty

    Hope you are feeling better by now! xoxo

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