Today in the mail, I received two things. The first was a couple of rolls of Rock Tape for supporting my knee. The second was this hat. Both were gifts from my dear friend, Becky McKee. The hat is one that Becky owned, and the day I told Becky and her partner Tina Andersen about the Walk for Peace, Becky said the hat should be mine. Honestly, I had forgotten about it, but I love it, and I was grateful to receive it – today especially.
Why today? Because today was an especially emotional day for me. Let me see if I can share a bit with you…
Two nights ago, I straightened my leg, and I heard/felt a rather loud and painful “clunk” in my knee. And, since then, I have been in a lot of pain. And, although I have a rather high threshold for pain, I am feeling particularly tired by this pain. As you know, I went to the ER in Napa and got an immobilizer. Then, went to an Urgent Care clinic in Nevad County and was given a hinged knee brace. Unfortunately, the overall condition has not improved. My feeling is that I need to be seen by a specialist. My non-emergency, non Urgent healthcare coverage is in Washington. That means that in order to be seen by an orthopedist, I need to be in Washington.
Here’s where it gets complicated, so hang in there with me.
Before I started the Walk for Peace, I was invited to assist in a 10 month leadership program (the program I completed last August) which is offered through the Coaches Training Institute. A portion of the program takes place in 4 week long residential retreats in Sonoma, Ca. And, the second of the retreats that I am assisting for is next week.
If you’re still with me, here’s the plan.
Tomorrow, I will be taken to Napa, where I will stay until Monday. On Monday, I will be picked up in Napa by my co-assistant, Annemarie Estess, and taken to Sonoma. Then, on the 19th of June, I will be taken to the airport and I will fly to Washington to find out what is going on with my knee.
Of course, this is the plan. As with all of life, things could change.
Today held a lot of tears and a lot of release for me. The tears were due in part to the pain I’ve been in. They were also due to knowing that this is the best plan for now – even if it isn’t MY plan. And they were due to the amazing support I have received everywhere I’ve turned today.
As this Peace Walker says Yes to the next chapter, she is fully committed to conversations about Peace, Peaceful interactions and continuing to share the energy of Peace in each encounter she has. For now, a metaphorical Walk for Peace through presence to it.
Dear one. You have and still are present to and for so many. Now I hold the well being of your entire self , body, thoughts and compassionate spirit in my through the the day and night prayers. Much love to you.
Thank you, Jackie. I feel it
Oh Alexis I am saddened to read this! I know the Peace walk will continue in its own metamorphosis thru each of the people you have touched. But the journey thru this time of transition feels heavy in my heart. Please know that you are held with love, and Peace of course❣
Ty, your words touched my heart – the journey continues, and appreciate the holding.
I am sorry to hear about your continuing issues with your knee! But happy that you have this upcoming Sonoma event…..
I have stupidly allowed my computer to become compromised so I will be out of touch, hopefully not forever, trying to get this thing taken care of….definitely not a peaceful thing to be doing….
I will be thinking of you and Chandler..
Hugs,
N
Sounds like you’ve made good decisions about taking care of yourself. You need to be whole physically in order to walk a physical road, but you need only your spirit and love to continue your walk for peace. Good for you for knowing that you need to take this STEP in your walk. Love and hugs.
Thank you for your words, Dita. Rest assured, my spirit and love are in tact and Walking for Peace each day.
Celebrating your 81 days of peace walking and for listening to the next phase of your peace sharing. Love the phrase, Peace flows like a river. Wisdom in that. Your knee is grateful to get the attention it needs.
Sushila, I also love the phrase Peace flows like a river. I’ve always believed that presence is possible when I am fluid, hmmm, like a river? Thank you.