Walk Normally Again

This is a hard to write. I’ve barely come to terms with my circumstances. 

Somehow a routine ski day took a painful turn and I blew out my left knee.  I heard and felt cracking and knew something bad had happened. I couldn’t stand and I came down the mountain in a toboggan behind the ski patrol – A first time for everything.

Now as I hobble on crutches awaiting surgery, each moment feels like a strange experiment in surrender.  Simple movements must now be planned.  

My injury occurred January 7th,  to give me the best chance of walking normally again, it should be performed within 2 weeks.  They'll repair my tibia with a plate & screws. 

All funds will go directly toward surgery, medical bills and physical therapy.  It's a routine procedure, so I am very hopeful as I begin a journey of recovery; probably 8 months.

The funds are sorely needed, very soon to meet the 2 week window.  The good news is I have an amazing wife who is helping me recover and an obvious pathway to healing: Surgery and rest, then physical therapy, massage plus herbs and vitamins.

Each waking morning, I am reminded it was not a dream.  And the real bad news is I didn't have insurance for this. Thus the GoFundMe campaign. I appreciate your generosity.

So it is with hope and regret that I ask for your financial support.  I hope that I will walk again normally -- thanks so much.

-- Daniel

P.S. A benefactor has stepped forward with gifts.

For those who donate $100, you will receive a very nice 18x24 cedar bench:  https://www.cedarbrooksauna.com/cedar-pedestal-bench-18x24.html, and 

$150 donation, a 18x36 cedar bench: https://www.cedarbrooksauna.com/cedar-pedestal-bench-18x36.html, thx