Yesterday started as a beautiful day - nice climbing, and adventure up a dirt road to a vista point with a fantastic view. We stopped to look at an old pioneer wagon and got lots of pictures. After the second rest stop, we were going down a hill, I put my arm warmers on and what happened next I was only told about. Apparently I hit a pot hole and fell (actually, no apparently about it, I crashed). I was knocked unconscious and 2 doctors and an RN on our trip came up on me and tended to me until the SAG van got there. Lori was there too, flagging traffic out of the way. When we got to the hospital, I thought - oh, a couple of days in the van and I'll be able to ride, sore hip, no big deal. I even called Matt at Momentum and had him ready to send me a helmet! But, an x-ray and 2 Cat Scans later and we knew I had a broken pelvis, in two places. I could ride, but in a tremendous amount of pain. Ok..so really I couldn't ride So, now I sit in the hospital in Baker City waiting for my stepmother and Grand stepmother to come and get me for the ride home.
I told Lori and Jeanine - who were fantastic last night, we have a whole new closeness after they helped me clean up and shower :) - anyways, I told them that you have to get a DNF at some point, and this was a big one, so maybe I've gotten it over with for a while! I also told them they better kick some butt and get all the county, city and state line sprints for me! Lori and I passed the 45th latitude parallel yesterday in the van and I told her to make it clear to the gang that we won that sprint. The people at this hospital have been great and whatever the pain killer was that they gave me works like a charm.
So, as I get ready to go home, I just have to believe that God knows what he's doing and trust that His plan on all this is better than mine...I just don't know what that plan is yet, but I know it'll be better than anything I could dream up.
I'm thankful that the trip so far was fantastic. PAC Tour does a great job, their crew is awesome and I was so impressed. All the riders were so nice and I hope they have a wonderful trip.
I'm signing off for now, looking for silver linings! Lisa
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Sorry about the current circumstances. Wishing you a speedy recovery! There will be many more adventures in the near future. Remain optimistic and hang in there!
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I was so excited when your Mom shared your website with the office. I looked forward to following you on your ride, seeing the photos and your insight on what you were experiencing. Then the news of your "crash". You're right about God having a plan....we just show up and HE does the rest. I pray for your speedy recovery and know the disappointment will find a positive action. Consider being your companions biggest cheer leader. Have a safe trip home.
ReplyDeleteJuanita
Hang in there Lisa....
ReplyDeleteWe don't always know what the plan is....but it is always for good.
Lisa: We're here for you. Please let us know what you need. I'll see you after you get home.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Lisa. Have a speedy recovery. My good wishes are with you.
ReplyDeletexoxox Alison
Soooo sorry to read about this, Lisa, but also soooo impressed by your spirit, determination, and humility. There is no doubt you will heal quickly, as you are in tremendous shape and your body will be good to you.
ReplyDeleteAs always, Tailwinds ~
Kathie
So sorry to hear about this, if you need anything once home just ask.
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Owww...those darn dirt road pot holes! Maybe you can keep up your blog by keeping in contact with your new found friends from PAC Tour. Glad to hear that your got medical attention ASAP and are going to healing up at home. You're strong so you'll heal strong. Don't rush it though...
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