I guess saying the words, "I'm back," doesn't have the same affect as when Michael Jordan said it. I went to see my doctor yesterday and he's cleared me to return to play basketball as tolerated. I'll begin easing my way back into basketball and getting back into shape. I honestly couldn't put into words what the last 10 months have been like and how I feel at this moment. The relief that everything healed properly is all attributed to God. I truly believe he has put me though this trial for a reason and I've definitely been blessed through this learning experience. After finishing up with my physical therapy and being cleared by my doctor, I am more convinced than ever in my pursuit of physical therapy.
I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders with the news I received yesterday. I've definitely learned to not take things for granted. Many times we take simple things like walking, running and sports for granted while we can still do them. I still remember the day I got hurt and the injury keep replaying in my head. In that one moment, basketball was taken from me and little did I know it would end up being for 10 months. I think I've learned a lot in the past 10 months, particularly to cherish the things you have now and working hard for the things you want. It's hard to put into words exactly what it's like to go through major surgery without having experienced it yourself. I'll admit even that I was a bit naive to the struggles I had to go through in order to get back into sports again, pretty much rebuilding my right leg which lost all of its muscle after surgery. I was also fortunate enough to heal in 4 months, 3 weeks as it takes some people over 6 months to heal.
I truly appreciate everyone's support and concerns and couldn't be more blessed with such an amazing group of friends. God truly is amazing and I could not have done this without him. Uncle Kevin spoke on Sunday about the pursuit of happiness and mentioned Jeremiah 29:11 which stuck out to me, "11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This verse could not be any more relevant to these past 10 months and I thank God for putting me this experience.
