Two years ago this week I was having one of the best ski days which, unfortunately, drastically came to a halt when my skis hit an icy bump and I began tumbling down the mountain. That fall resulted in a multiple pelvis fracture. Play Hard, Fall Harder describes that day; although I wouldn't necessarily recommend doing what the title suggests!
This week has been a week of MAJOR accomplishments!
Two years ago I was a legitimate Cripple Pippel. (Even though it's kind of got a ring to it, I didn't want the name to stick, you know?)
Now...FAR from that Cripple Pippel!
This past Saturday a group of skiers and boarders went to Beaver Creek Resort. I'd yet to ski at BC so I was pumped!
The roads were packed. People from all over were flocking the mountains.
Beaver Creek reported 39 inches of snow in just a couple days!
It was a day of moguls and pure bliss!
Bumps, turns, ups, downs, and pushing the limits....
......in powder! You know that that means? A soft landing!!
For me, it was a day of VICTORY!
Mental victory.
Physical victory.
Praising Jehovah victory!!!
All day I couldn't stop beaming from ear to ear! I was skiing blacks and supposedly a double black even when just one month ago I was absolutely terrified on the mountain.
For two years I have been determined to ski down Star Fire, the run I fell down. I was hoping to do it this time last year, but apparently my plans were definitely not God's plans.
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So my ULTIMATE goal this year?
Ski down Star Fire on the day which marked my two year anniversary.
It was looking anything but hopeful at the beginning of the year. Utter terror on blues does not make black diamonds appealing!
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| I am the little dot in the center of the pic. That is where I first fell. |
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| Where the pic is taken is apparently where I tumbled to. It doesn't look that steep in the pic but I guess it's known as a very steep run. |
But God is GOOD.
All in His timing.
He is the God of overcoming,
of freedom,
and of victory!
I am so very thankful He continues to walk with me!
With His help and the encouragement from so many people, I got to ski down that dreaded run ONE day before my two year anniversary!
On Monday....I rested!
BUT on Wednesday......I conquered another feat!
ROCK CLIMBING!!!
We had no clue how the harness would feel around my pelvis, hips, and thighs. Often pressure has helped pain, but this was an entirely new type of "pressure."
My goal for my first time climbing was to climb three easy climbs and not to worry about belaying because of the added stress that would put on my hip area. Thanks to my belayers I was able to climb not three but FOUR climbs!
I went to my chiropractor yesterday and I wish I would have recorded his jaw-dropping reaction! Now THAT is what I'm talking about folks!
This gal right here is a walking miracle!
By God's grace I ONLY broke my pelvis, and not worse, two years ago.
By the Holy Spirit's strength and ability, He has shown Himself faithful to defy the odds yet again!
That is the God we serve! I mean, did ya'll know my pelvis healed crooked? I was told I would very likely never be able to enjoy the adventurous activities I crave again? I was also told I would not be able to have natural childbirth (that one's gonna take a bit longer to show God's a miracle worker, but I'm a believin'!)
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| Thanks Adam Bratten for the photos! |
"Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]— To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it)." Ephesians 3:20-21 Amplified
What an incredible, mighty GOD we serve!!!!
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