
Knee and Leg recovery
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I recently took a trip to the moon and my return to earth was a bit of a crash landing. Jokes aside, i recently was injured while skiing at home a little over a week ago. My right knee sustained strained ligaments and torn cartilage, with possible muscle tears in my lower leg and bruised heel. Recovery is looking promising (hopefully without surgery if things go really well). I am now able to walk a little bit again unassisted, and the swelling and bruising seems to be running its course. I feel very fortunate that things were not worse and that overall I am ok. My partner Meg also Injured her leg and the process of trying to help me during the accident, And has some partial tears in her calf muscle. Her recovery is looking good as well, But adding to the complexity of things we are pregnant and expecting a little girl coming later this summer and being laid up has affected some things at home for both of us. Our friends and family has been very supportive and helpful this past week and we are so grateful!!
I am familiar with the healing journey, but this time around I was not prepared for the financial side of things. I am having to take at least a couple weeks away from work, and have started physical therapy along with a grouping of different doctor visits - accompanied with having to buy some unexpected items like crutches and a chair for the shower. I'm feeling optimistic about the overall recovery, but also understand I am in a place where I could use some help. it feels a little weird asking for donations for money, but I also understand how this feels for other people when they are in times of need, and i try to give when I can. Thank you so much for any type of help and support, even if it's just sending some good thoughts
Organizer

Patrick Newlin
Organizer
Bellingham, WA