Good Morning! Hope this entry finds you and yours doing well and thinking bout spring!
Spoke to Natalie yesterday, her rehab is going well. She is hoping that Tab will clear her for the next step. Her foot still exhibits weakness, although milestones have been achieved. Had to remind her that it two years after her hip surgery before it was "normal". Unfortunately, the experience with the hip and doctors has tainted her thinking about this injury. As many of you may remember, she had many misdiagnoses which lead to the wrong treatments. So, she won't allow herself to be excited or hopeful, due to the fear of disappointment. So, unfortunate but yet totally understandable.
Our gal talked about being excited for the first time in a while about being on a court and hitting. Again, she wouldn't allow herself! With each step of progress in rehab, will come the confidence to believe all will be ok and right with the world and foot. She has been enjoying hitting with some of the OSU team members. And is getting a "kick" out of their reaction to her abilities, although limited......on the court. The team members have been very sweet and supportive.
A lil story of the day.......Natalie was in the gym lifting yesterday. While bench pressing, she ran out of gas for her last rep. Here is the group text she sent me and her brothers:
"OMG so awk. I legit could not do my last rep. So, I just sat there and a guy came and helped me. He lifted it off me with one arm.....hahahahahhahaha"
BBBBBAAAAAAHHHHAHAHAHHAH.....tooo funny on so many levels! I guess that's one way to meet guys....have em rescue you!
As you can see, Nat has not lost her sense of humor through all this. I was happy to hear her talking about fundraising and planning her "comeback" for the fall. She is hoping to be at full training level before leaving OSU in May. A very obtainable goal.
As for me, I'm feeling much better. And appreciate those that have reached out to me and have prayed for me. It worked! Thank you! Love and Blessings.....Sherry
