However, as bleak of a midwinter as this scene may appear, I wouldn't trade these last 9 months for anything in the world*. Although it's been hard not to stand on the sidelines and watch my friends race to new personal bests, even though I can't run in my earthly body, I know that I will always be running a much bigger race. Also, because I wasn't able to run cross country this fall, I was really able to enjoy other areas of my life that I probably otherwise would have ignored.
I'm very excited about tomorrow's operation. There are two potential outcomes based on the ambiguity of the MRI. In one case, there is just a small piece of cartilage out of place, and a simple splicing of the "bad cartilage" will have me bearing weight the day after surgery. The other case involves a much more severe tear that can only be remedied by an operation called "micro-fracture." An operation of this size will involve me in crutches for 6-8 weeks. Whichever option occurs, I'm confident that the doctor's will do their best to get me back on my feet as soon as possible. My only fear is that the doctor will forget which patient I am and accidentally remove my tonsils instead.**
So, my friends, I hope that wherever your wayward travels are taking you, you are having a great holiday season amongst family and friends. Hopefully my fine staff here at WDWDG can post a health update in the days following the surgery. If, that, I'm still a human:)
*- except, of course, a free lifetime pass to Olive Garden
**- little does the doctor know that I already had my tonsils out. Ha ha. Joke's on him.
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