Courage

Yesterday (Sunday the 4th of November) I sprained my ankle while playing basketball with Joseph. I went up for a rebound and so did Joseph. Joseph got the ball and I got his foot, well I landed on it anyway. Today I decided that I should go to the doctor as the foot was still quite swollen and I did hear some tearing sound when my foot rolled over. But how to get to the doctor?

This was solved by Ann courageously stating that she would take me....on the motorcycle. That meant me behind her, carrying my crutches (on loan from a friend). On the way to the doctor it was not too bad, as the traffic was relatively low. But on the way back it was the beginning of rush hour. This meant driving in thick traffic and coming within inches of other motorcycles, bicycles, cars and people, with me on the back with my crutches. I was impressed. Ann denies any bravery in doing this, but I really think she is courageous!

About my foot - I have trauma to the ligaments and have to wear a foot brace for three weeks. After that I need to move my foot in as full a range of motion as possible. My foot is still swollen, but I really do not have much pain. Right now we are trying to figure out how I am going to get to the University, as this is my shifting foot for the motorcycle and I am not supposed to move it up and down, or sideways for that matter. Someone suggested I just leave it in 3rd or 4th gear. I might try that. Someone also kidded that I could use a crutch to shift, I don't think that would work too well.

Please be thinking of Ann, as she will have to be driving the motorcycle more often since I am not able to for the time being. Thank you!