Things I Will Never Again Take for Granted

We’re in Day 9 of Nano Poblano and I had to dig into the several writing prompt books I have to come up with a topic. I flipped through the first book and felt this was perfect, with my upcoming hip surgery. I told myself when I had my last hip done that would never take mobility for granted, and I haven’t, but instead got another hefty reminder.

So.

I cannot WAIT to do the following again and will cherish every minute:

1. Walking. A lot. Through the grocery store. Around my block. A long hike in the woods, during all seasons.
2. Walking on my treadmill at home and at the gym listening to podcasts.
3. Getting in and out of my kayak.
4. Riding my motorcycle.
5. Stretching. I plan to try yoga after I recover.
6. Sleeping through the night and rolling over without pain.
7. Using the bathroom like a normal person.
8. Getting up from a sitting position without spending 30 minutes laying flat trying to straighten out before I can limp around again.
9. SO. MANY. THINGS. that require mobility.

I’m hopeful. I’m excited. I’m grateful that I can have this procedure.

20 more days of the most painful year of my life.