There was a clear moment which cut through the awkwardness, disappointment and pain of being a patient in a hospital. The doctor said that if this accident had occurred 20 years ago, I would be dead. I use this statement to evaluate my injuries. Today a therapist mentioned that my knee may ache from arthritis. On balance, not a bad trade. Ultimately, unexpected events occur and we adapt. One of the most painful and acute memories I have of this experience is when Jody described seeing my crumpled body in the middle of the road and how the emergency personnel rolled me on to my back where my right leg flopped unnaturally since the femur and tibia were shattered. These are not pleasant memories but concrete. These are the memories I will recollect when the lights are out. This is when I hold Jody, tell her I love her, and believe that we’ll make it through this. I want to thank all of the people who have helped Jody and me through this with your thoughts, prayers and deeds. The light is growing brighter at the end of the tunnel.
Regards,
Seth
970-385-5567 (Contact to reach Seth between 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. MST during the weekdays or most anytime on Saturdays (ask if he has any therapies going on and if so arrange to call him back) and anytime at all on Sundays as he has no formal therapy except The Routine as provided by me!)
This picture is Seth riding the Poison Spider trail above Moab, UT.