How often do we let our minds drift off while we are doing something? Usually the results are benign. But sometimes they trigger a jarring setback. Mine came while I was riding my bicycle alone. My brain and hands were not focused on my handlebar, and when my front wheel encountered a dead rat, I turned abruptly and slammed into the roadway.
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| xrays after pinning of trochanteric hip fracture |
After a week in hospital, there was a week in convalescent care at my parents' home in Vancouver. Then home to Surrey and re-deployment of my helping army. No shortage of work. Cooking, cleaning and driving. I continued to phone in to conferences and hold meetings in my living room. Office practice was out, and Dr Oriee kindly took over my patients for the next 3 months while she was building a practice of her own.
Recovery was complicated by infection, skin reaction, and high-dose antibiotics and steroids. But recovery did occur, and soon I was on my stationary bike and swimming in the pool.
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| Riding towards the light |
During this time, there was ample opportunity to reflect. I was told, "You didn't get it the first time". Reading, planning and sleeping became the order of the day.
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| Greek Easter with lamb roasting on the spit |
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| Peace Arch Foundation Fundraiser CODE BLUE |
I'm now getting back to work, armed with new lessons learned.
Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.
