They tried to make me go to rehab -

(I said ok, I'll go)

*Physical rehabilitation. So far, my only addictions are endurance-related activities.

On Friday, 5 February 2016, I was told that my running options would be seriously curtailed (read: None) for the next six months. I had two occlusive clots in surface veins in my right leg, and I had to start anticoagulant drugs immediately. 

I was pretty bummed. Thinking about the future made it hard to be unemotional and so I stayed in the present just as much as I could.

After finding a really fantastic vascular surgeon (who helped get me back on track for running), I finally got the first leg treated surgically on Tuesday.

The semi-incapacitated state that I now find myself in reminds me of two things: 

1. We are really lucky to have our health when we do; and,

2. Chocolate no sugar added froyo = 👍

Seriously, though, hearing about the sterling work done by the Central Oregon Veteran's Ranch has been a reminder that healing is always possible, and that healing with grace can be inspirational to others.

Not only does the Ranch provide veterans with a place to be and prosper, it facilitates

graceful healing through community and the opportunity for a graceful end to life as well, with palliative care assistance for veterans.

Check out their website here:

http://www.centraloregonveteransranch.org/

Fundraising link:

https://www.crowdrise.com/pikes-peak-ascent--marathon-central-oregon-veterans-ranch

Please consider donating anything you can!

Warmly,

Natasha de Lange