First, I want to apologize for not posting/updating anything recently, but I've been busy with all sorts of different activities, but it looks like I'll have more free time in the coming weeks ...
Almost 2 weeks ago, I fell and hurt my left knee while playing ultimate frisbee with some friends. Almost 3 years ago (to the day!) a similar thing happened with the same knee and I ended up getting ACL reconstruction surgery. When I fell the other week, the pain was extremely similar to 3 years ago. I made an appointment with my doctor and called off work. I got a MRI this last Tuesday, and earlier today I saw my doctor to hear what the MRI revealed. Turns out, my "new" ACL is torn so I'm currently scheduled to have ACL reconstruction surgery on Wednesday, October 30 (my dad's birthday!).
I love my doctor. He is so great. He is very understanding about my plans to go to Thailand in January and wants to make sure I'm healed by the time I leave, especially since he most likely won't be able to check up on me after I leave--which is why I'm able to have this surgery so soon. If all goes well, I'll still be able to be in Thailand early next year! This is just a minor set back.
As I was sharing this information with my mom, she expressed how it will be interesting to see how God provides and what he teaches us this time around. And I agree 110%! "There's nothing new under the sun" seems incredibly relevant right now as exactly 3 years ago this happened to the exact same knee. Moving forward, I definitely have more confidence and peace because I've done this before. I know what to expect, I know how to handle myself. I'm sure I'll have pre-surgery jitters and I still hate needles and IVs, but I have great confidence in my doctor and even greater faith that God will see me through.
I'm excited to see what opportunities (to fund raise and prepare for leaving) arise through this process.
