This was what went through my mind when I was taking these photos and it occurred to me that people would think “why is Lulu posting a photo of a post-box?”
Well this is not just any post-box; it is 200 yards from my previous flat.
Last year after I was discharged from hospital and was still very weak, I had wanted to start getting out on a gradual basis and to also build up my confidence again to leave my safe nest.
Along the path to this post-box are trees and lampposts, when I had to post a letter one day I set of for this post-box (with my feeding tube in hand!) and had to turn back after 20 yards as I felt so weak.
I built up over time, using the trees and lampposts as a guide for how further I was walking along the road.
It took me 3 weeks before I could walk the 200 yards and walk back to post a letter.
I now cycle past this post-box when I am on a 6-8 mile cycle ride and I took a photo as it reminds me how far I have come.
I will also print the photo out and use it as a reminder anytime I feel depressed or down, or have any doubts for my path ahead.
Just wanted to share this with the whole world,
A life is so fucking wonderful and never take it for granted.
4 comments:
I got a big smile from reading this.
What a wonderful post, and a great reminder of how just far you have come! I'm happy for you!
Melissa XOXO
I remember the same sort of thing helping Julie after one of her operations. We could hardly get from one lamp post to the next without a rest.
Now you can even get as far as a French post box, that is impressive!
Caroline xxx
Great blog Lucy and a good analogy for us all.
x
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