Two faces of recovery

February 19, 2022

Two radiant faces to start off the weekend. The first is our friend Frank, setting off on his bicycle for the first time since falling and fracturing his hip last autumn; and the second is of course Rocky, from dinner last night after having the packing removed from her nose yesterday afternoon. You’ll be happy to hear that she’s been given a clean bill of health, although they had to cauterize a few blood vessels that still needed an extra bit of help to stop draining.

Actually there should be three photos in this small gallery. I failed to take a photo of Bruce from our coffee meet-ups, but it’s been just as uplifting to see his smiling face as the two below, looking whole and hale again after his horrific fall from a ladder last summer.

And, I’ve reconsidered and have decided to keep this journal active for a few weeks longer. Part of the reason I’ve gone silent recently is that I’ve gone inert. Out of solidarity with Rachael’s enforced inactivity I’ve pretty much turned sloth for the last week or so. It just seemed the proper thing to do - why rub her already sensitive nose in it by wheeling around town enjoying the sun and keeping fit? She’s been given the green light to start light activity again though so while she’s taking walks I’ll start biking again too, weather permitting. Might as well post about it when I do, just to keep myself honest.

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Susan CarpenterDelighted to see Rachael’s smiling face!
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2 years ago

frank jellisonI fell off of my Bianchi while going 5 MPH on June 4th. I did not expect to ever ride again mostly due to fear of falling. With the gentle encouragement of my wife, my daughters and old friends like Scott I finally decided to get back on my old mountain bike after eight and a half months. I had it tuned and new tires and tubes installed. With advice from Scott I have ordered a Bike Friday New World Tourist and I expect to see it come mid/ late April. Unlike the folks on this site, I don't do any touring but wanted a bike with wide tires, a lower center of gravity along with allowing me to put my repaired leg through it rather that trying to get over the saddle. Scott has been a great friend for forty years and he has helped me with plenty of advice about bikes.
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2 years ago

Kelly IniguezTo frank jellisonFrank,

Congratulations for facing the dragon and overcoming! Scott is a friend to many. His wise words are appreciated. Have him post a photo, after you get your bike? I bet your smile will cover your face!
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2 years ago

Scott AndersonTo frank jellisonI was surprised to be reminded that it was so long ago, but that’s right of course. It was right after we’d just arrived in Minneapolis.
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2 years ago