highs and lows
May 4, 2011
Day 17 of the 30 day challenge is to discuss the highs and lows of this past year. I can honestly say that last year [2010] was not a very good year. At all. So let’s get to it:
The Lows: (I would rather disucss these first and then end on a high note)
- I had a bursa sac develop in my left knee that caused me to drop out of the NYC Marathon that I had trained to so hard to qualify for. I had the bursa sac drained yet that knee still plagues me with on again/off again pain.
- I had a horrendous kitchen accent and chopped my left pinky 95% off. I had extensive surgery and lots of physical therapy. I had another blog, Healthy Living With Kelly, that I had to end it because I was one handed for many months.
- Those 2 incidents caused me to lose myself completely. I was so depressed. I had gone from being a really good runner to someone who couldn’t even tie her own shoes or take a shower alone. I had no use of my left hand for months and I was so broken and truth be told I am still healing.
The Highs:
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I learned a lot about myself and what I thought was important. I learned that there is a lot more to me than just being a marathoner.
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My relationship with Keith deepened even more so than I thought it could. I had to lean on him and trust him more than I had ever allowed myself to.
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Keith and I took an amazing vacation to The Grand Canyon and I felt like I was looking at God’s creation firsthand.
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I started this blog as a way to break away from what I thought blogging should be like. I looked at this as my second chance to be real.
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I turned 30 and I am embracing it.
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What Kelly Said 
Wow, that is a lot to go through in a year. You are very strong though and it sounds like you took lessons from the experiences and grew as a person!
It wasn’t easy to overcome those challenges but I have an amazing support system and they never gave up on me even when I had given up on myself!
Kelly your highs are great! How wonderful to deepen your relationship with Keith and I love that you are learning more about yourself and being true to yourself.
It’s so inspiring to see you emerging from such difficult circumstances so strong and positive! You have really gained a great perspective.
I did gain a lot of perspective and for that I am thankful for all the miserable days I had. I am still learning to accept the new me and to deal with the lingering affects of both injuries.
I knew you’d pull through Kelly. I can’t imagine living with only one hand for even a day, but you toughed it out.
Ummm, and have I mentioned I am SO glad you’re back?
Ha…thanks Leah. It was so hard to be one handed. I have such a greater appreciation for people who are permamently disabled.
You rule. And you get to go back to the Canyon!!!
Good for you coming out of a rough year and finding some positives! You are so admirable!
Wow you’ve been through so much in a year, but it sounds like it helped you get to know yourself better, and strengthen your relationship with your husband – both incredibly important things. Congratulations on persevering through it all!
Keith and I definitely are a much stronger couple for it. I mean the man curled my hair for me for everyday for almost 3 months!! That was love! haha!
So glad you took away positives from your “lows” this year. And of course so happy you started this blog!
What a beautiful post! I am so glad that you were able to turn such challenging circumstances into opportunities to learn how strong you really are. So beautifully written, thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
It’s so hard to gain perspective on these things until we claw our way out on the other side. I’m so glad you’ve been able to find a silver lining (and getting to know yourself better and strengthen your bond with your amazing husband are pretty freaking awesome linings!)
I’m so glad you started this new blog!
I remember feeling so bad for you when the injury and pinky incident happened! I can see how it would affect you like it did- even just a week off of running makes me feel pretty in the dumps by the time it’s over…
Again- I’m so glad you’re back! 🙂
What crazy things happened!! What are the chances!? I’m glad you are healing and on the mend! I think your highs are definitely awesome enough to cover up those lows! 🙂
You’re gorgeous and such an inspiration. Love your attitude and love you!