Day 102 – The Best Day Yet (No, Really!)
Fourteen weeks and four days post-surgery — today felt like a real milestone in my recovery. Physio day! I walked in a little nervous, a little excited, and very eager to show all the hard work I’ve been doing — my stretches, my balance, my new way of walking. It was like preparing for a mini exam, but instead of worrying, I felt ready to share everything I’d learned.
And guess what? My physio was genuinely thrilled! His encouragement made me feel proud, grateful, and a little bit emotional. On my walk afterwards, I saw a girl jogging in the distance — my old life waving at me — and I had to pause for a moment because it felt so surreal. He told me that at about the five month I might be able to start a very slow jog, and six months? Back on the bike! I walked back to the car feeling quietly happy and motivated, knowing each step really does count.
The soundtrack to my day? Brenda Dennehy’s incredible podcast, The Comeback. Listening to Brenda talk about her journey from alcoholism — her honesty, humor, and sheer resilience — hit me right in the heart. In that moment, as I listened, I realised I was making my own comeback too. Small steps, day by day, just like her. Her words felt like a cheer for anyone finding their way back from challenges, and they couldn’t have come at a better time.
Then, as if the universe wanted to join the celebration, I saw not one, not two, but three separate bits of a rainbow magically coming together at the end — a tiny, sparkling reminder that progress isn’t always obvious until the pieces come together. Today wasn’t just about recovery — it was about hope, gratitude, and the joy of realising that each little victory adds up.
Takeaways from Day 102:
- Celebrate small wins. Recovery isn’t a sprint — every stretch, every step, every tiny improvement counts.
- Find inspiration everywhere. Brenda Dennehy’s story reminded me that comebacks are possible, no matter how big the challenge.
- Stay grateful. A kind word from a physio, a moment of progress, or even a rainbow in the sky — these little things make the journey joyful.
- Patience is power. Progress takes time, but it comes if you stick with it and trust the process.
- You’re allowed to feel emotional. Sometimes the tears and laughter come together — it’s all part of the journey back.
