Pushing the boundaries

zechariah
zechariah Member Posts: 222
edited 17. May 2011, 19:52 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all,

I have decided that I am sick and tired of what arthritis has done to me, I used to go out Sea kayaking in the Thames Estuary before I became disabled and have really missed it.

I have been given an amazing Sea Kayak and I got back in for the first time in 4 years last Thursday, it was choppy and I spent more time in the water than upright, but I have made some custom adjustments and will try again!

I am in for more knee prodding surgery on Wednesday and after recovery I will get back out there.

I plan to paddle a series of challenges starting next year to raise money fro Arthritis Care and Essex Air Ambulance, so watch this space, I am taking my life back!
http://life-love-pain-laughs.blogspot.com/

Comments

  • daylily
    daylily Member Posts: 619
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done!!!!!
    Bet it felt really fantastic.
    xx
  • keith1971
    keith1971 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done mate, that's totally the right attitude.

    Don't let the **** grind you down!

    :grin:
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  • cpontefract
    cpontefract Member Posts: 73
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    excellent news!! It so great when you can still do something you love!!!

    All the best xx
    Claire
    Keep Smiling :D
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats fantastic, very nice to hear that you are so determined, gives engouragement for us all.


    Karen xx
    Karen xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh zechariah, that is good news to hear on a cold, gloomy and rainy May morning! Well done to you, I hope the surgery goes well and that your recovery goes smoothly - and good luck for your future exploits. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    zechariah wrote:
    I spent more time in the water than upright

    Well, Zechariah, they do say swimming is an excellent exercise for arthritis!

    Seriously, good for you, going back to the kayaking and not letting the arthritis take too much pleasure away.

    Good luck for Wednesday & for next year's challenges.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    good for you , hope the knee stuff helps on wednesday too x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • carola
    carola Member Posts: 786
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Lovin' your positive attitude!

    Enjoy!
  • zechariah
    zechariah Member Posts: 222
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Don't get me wrong, it hurts like mad when I am in the kayak but then it hurts everyday anyway, so its worth extra pain to feel alive :)

    Lets hope ATOS don't find out ! ssshhh
    http://life-love-pain-laughs.blogspot.com/
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Zechariah, You really are a good role model for anyone who is disabled and wants to keep enjoying what they love. I think your great! I hope everything goes well and the knee holds out and doesn't give you to much pain. Please keep us informed on how everything goes and I hope the weather behaves for you. All the best. Amanda, (bubbadog). :smile:
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    Good for you, well done on getting back out there and doing something you enjoy inspite of the pain. I wish you lots of luck for the challenges ahead.
    take care and let us know how you get on.
    Chris
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Zec,

    Also loving your positive attitude and well done for going for it again. Hoe the prodding surgery went well and your song back on the river. really well done. Cris x

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