Riding My Bike
Everyone who knows me knows that I REALLY enjoy riding my bike. This has been true since I was a kid. It's not been a problem-free preoccupation as I've fallen a few times. Anyone who rides knows how this is just a fact of life. I try to be as careful as I can wearing a helmet with a flashing light, a "safety-green" vest, and an e-bike with 4" wheels for greater stability. I know I'm riding "against medical advice" but it truly wards off depression and makes me feel "normal." As I have repeatedly said, any day I ride my bike is a day I'm not going to die of cancer.
The weather has been beautiful the last couple of weeks and I've been able to ride almost every day. I was patting myself on the back yesterday as I rode to my podiatry appointment. The rehab staff ask frequently, "What are you doing for exercise the days you are not here." So I had a smug little feeling that I could once again say that I rode my bike.
Until this happened (copied from my daughter's Facebook post):
So I'm happy -- and nothing's going to get me down today. Five weeks from today, we get to leave for our riverboat cruise on the St. Lawrence River. See previous post. And I'll be riding my bike in the morning. Thinking of all of you who take the time to read my posts. You are appreciated.
Kathy
