Summer of THE ACCIDENT

As our time here in Santa Barbara is wrapping up I have begun to think back about what a crazy summer it has been. Of course, everything we have done here has been overshadowed by my scooter accident.  Things either happened pre-accident or post accident and it seems that everything changed so drastically after it happened. It is so easy to think that we haven't had any great adventures due to my accident and that is what has stopped me from blogging about our time in SB. However, as I think back everything has been an adventure and I should feel grateful for my time here regardless of what has happened.

There have been many positive things that have come from my accident including:

• Mom and Granelle driving out for a visit and bringing us a car 
• Jon has learned how to cook and clean :) 
• Handicapped access to the Dallas Cowboys training camp and a special autograph session
• We have met amazing people here like our neighbors who made us dinner and looked out for me when Jon had to return to work on my second night home from the hospital. Or the sweet, sweet lady that drove up right after my accident happened and gave us a ride to and from the hospital and called to check on me in-between. 
• The doctors, nurses, and therapists who still stop Jon in the hallway at work to ask how I am doing even though it has been over 2 months since my stay at the hospital 
• My physical therapist at the wound clinic is truly amazing
• I learned to crochet and I really enjoy it
• Handicapped parking in a city where parking is hard to find and expensive 
• My parents came for an amazing visit 
• Erica came for a visit when I needed it the most 
• We had a great visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library 
• Jon's co-workers took me out one night to give Jon a break and to get me out of my rut 
• SO many people have been praying for us and my recovery 
• Those same people praying have been so encouraging to me sending me texts and Facebook messages. 

There have also been a few negatives, but not nearly as many, including:

• No more scooters for me :( 
• The pain was indescribable 
• Being on crutches just plain sucks and is a lot of work 
• No swimming or walking on the beautiful beaches 
• Jon has had to pick up 100% of the responsibilities around here and work full-time too 
• We have been gone from Texas for WAY, WAY too long!!

As I compare the positives and negatives I realize that even though its easy to see and feel all the negative there are so many great things that I am taking for granted. That being said, I am going to make up for the summer of no blogging and get back on track. It may not have been the summer I wanted it to be, but this is my reality and I will not let it take everything good from me. So be ready over the next couple of weeks for the rest of our adventures- beyond the accident!