Road to Recovery... Inside and Out

Well... Surgery went well! I'm slowly making my recovery, and am feeling better every day!

Cool brace, right? :)

It's amazing to think that I have come a long way in two months!! I went from not knowing what I had done to myself, to having had surgery for an ACL tear!

And now? It only gets better! :)

I started Physical Therapy today.. An interesting thing... The first 25 minutes, the guy asked me all sorts of questions, ranging from what happened at the time of the injury, to how I am doing now, Post- surgery... Then, he messed with my knee, making it hurt really badly...

But I'm just excited to be starting the road (which is shorter now) to my recovery!

My friends have been the greatest! They always know how to make me laugh and smile, even when I feel down and sad! My family has been supportive (except for all the jokes and mockery and such) and they have helped me through this trial in my life...

All my love to everyone, and I hope that you all are well!!

~Tam

Choices

So many times a day, you have to make a choice! Whether you will wear nice clothes, or whether you will not. Whether you will do your homework, or whether you will play outside instead.

Whether you lie to your friends, or tell them what is really on your mind....

There have been many choices that I have had to make in the last week or so. Choices that have made my life so much harder. Things that I never really thought I would have to decide to do. I've lost so much sleep, crying and thinking about how I could have done something different, how I could have made a better choice..

Remember-

Make the best choices you can!

Your friend,

Me

Saying Goodbye

Life is about to get very difficult for me...

I know now what i have done to my knee... I have torn my ACL... And thats not good!!!

I will have to have surgery on it, and the doctor said that they will have to use part of my hamstring to create a new ACL for me, and the surgery will take all day...

Then the best rolls around...

I find out that my surgery is going to be during my Spring Break... And my Aunt Bonnie will be in town, DURING THAT BREAK.... But I will be on bed rest, not able to go and see her...

I guess I have to say goodbye to the things I love... Walking, running, moving freely... I won't be singing in my churches Cantata, because I will be recovering, and it will be hard to move... Hopefully, I will still be able to go to the final performance...

For now, I will be different...

But later, I will be stronger!

Never forget what you have been blessed with...

Your friend,

Me

Simple Things

Swollen knees and crutches.... My new best friends!

This weekend, as I was playing Church basketball, and as I went to block the shot, I was pushed and fell on my feet... the only downside? I went down with straight legs! I was on the floor, unable to move for almost 5 minutes. When my mother was able to get me up, it was as if i was someone else. I couldn't move my legs at all. I was carried to a chair, where I was CONSTANTLY told "I love you! I hope that you will get better soon!!!" And now that I look back, I really needed those thoughts!

I have an Osteochrondral Knee Injury... Which means that I will be on crutches for almost 2 months...

It's going to be really hard for me! I will have to learn to accept to depend on everyone I know to help me through this! My athleticism is a major part in my life, and now I have to put it on hold. Something can be said about how sad I am that I will have to find other ways to exercise.

It's the simple things that mean the world to you when you don't have them!! Things seem different when one is dependant on others. You learn humility, and even learn to trust others as you have never trusted them before.

I will keep you updated as to my recovery!

Your friend,

Me

Friends Who Care

This is a day for wonderful things!!

Most days, I find it hard to smile... things maybe aren't going the right way. But there are things that do make me smile!

Friends, Sunshine, Laughter, Amazing things!

This week has been hectic for me! Having the police roaming my school all the time, increased security, new rules... It's been difficult!! How does one keep a smile, or even a happy thought? 

Just remember this: For every minute you are angry (sad or mad or down) you lose 60 seconds of your happiness!!

Here is Poem that I love:

Confide in a Friend

When you're tired and worn
at the close of the day
And things just don't seem to be going your way,
And even your patience has come to an end,
Try taking time out and confide in a friend.

Perhaps she too may have walked the same road
With a much troubled heart and a burdensome load,
To find peace and comfort somewhere near the end,
When she stopped long enough to confide in a friend.

For then are most welcome a few words of cheer,
For someone who willingly lends you an ear.
No troubles exist that time cannot mend,
But to get quick relief, just confide in a friend

Don't forget your friends!

Here's a little sunshine, Just for my friends!

Your friend,

Me

A Little Scary

Happy Valentines Day to everyone!

Today was a good day to remember to love!

My school was threatened yesterday with a possible shooting like that at the Columbine High School. All throughout the school, there were rumors of who wrote the note, and whether or not we were going to be harmed! Everyone seemed to be in a panic!

Today was no different from any other day. There were cops, of course, and the local news was there, telling their story. But I knew I was safe! I had friends to watch out for me, and I had the power of prayer.

Remembering who we are and what we stand for is important! Don't let the scary things in life make it hard for you to remember who you are!

Here's some Valentines love for you~

Your friend,

Me

Not Alone

Sometimes, it's hard. Most times, It seems impossible!

If you find that some things begin to pull you down, just remember this:

You are not alone!

Everyone had travelled down this road before! Whether now, or in their earlier years. It is a long road, and sometimes very difficult! But you must never forget that you are not alone.

Keep hope alive, and remember that you are Amazing!

Your friend,

Me