Saturday, March 8, 2025

Focus on the Direction SOL#8

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

One step forward and two steps back has been my life since my knee injury on January 20th. I make progress, and then something happens to deter that progress.

Yesterday, I received a second injection in my knee, and I was so hopeful that would help the bursitis. I switched orthopedic doctors, and I felt good about my decision.

As the day went on, it became more painful to walk. I went to bed feeling quite defeated.

This morning, I woke up to a text from assistant principal that had nothing to do with my injury, but it was just what I needed to read.

"Don't be as worried about the distance 
but focus on the direction."


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8 comments:

  1. Newtreemom
    Glad just the right words came to encourage you. 🤣

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  2. Wishing you full healing. Hopefully the injections will work to take the pain away.

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  3. I like this! Struggling to heal a hip injury! Thanks for sharing this thought!

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  4. Glad you received words this morning that inspired you to keep moving towards your goal. I was not good during my recovery and tried to push to much. It took me a long time to realize I needed to slow down and listen to my body. Don't worry about the length of time, focus that tomorrow will be better.

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  5. Such great advice! It is very hard to focus on the goal when the speed bumps deter your progress. I wish you comfort and patience in your recovery

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  6. So lovely! It is wonderful when the universe (or an assistant principal) sends you just the right words.

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  7. That's when you know you have a supportive administration! Awesome words and great vibes. Wishing you a speedy recovery in the right direction.

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  8. I really hope that you can rest and heal. You are one of the strongest women I know. You bring so much light and joy to others. Hugs and prayers for your sore knee, Leigh Anne!

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