Though I'm no athlete, winter or summer sports, I'm a huge fan of the Olympics. I start by watching a few chosen sports -- ski jumping and figure skating -- and before I know it I'm getting up early to watch luge and curling. I was especially interested in watching Lindsey Vonn this year.
Lindsey Vonn is one of the greatest Alpine skiers of all time. She's won Olympic medals and many World Cup races. She's also been injured many times during her skiing career and has come back to race again and again. I admire her skiing prowess, but I especially admire her courage and grit in returning to the slopes from injury. Despite a torn ligament in her knee last week, she was out and skiing this morning. I wish I could write that she was a medalist, but sadly that's not this week's post. Thirteen seconds into her race this morning she crashed and had to be airlifted off the mountain.
I've been following Lindsey Vonn's rehab journey as I went through my own physical therapy journey. Broken bones and spinal issues have sent me to physical therapy more times that I can count. I can't say that I liked it, but I knew I needed to be there. There were many minutes that I wanted to stop, but I thought of Lindsey Vonn more times than I can count and kept plugging along. I would think, "Lindsey Vonn doesn't quit."
This is my official thanks to Lindsey Vonn. It's been a joy watching you ski and an inspiration through the years.
I'm happily surviving this cold snap with coffee, hot cocoa and an extra pair of tights. Tomorrow is supposed to be twenty degrees warmer and I can't wait for the heat wave of thirty degrees. I'll be outside in a few minutes for a little fresh air and know I won't get far, but will enjoy the sunshine for a short walk. My projects for today have been blogging, cleaning out the space under the sink and watching the Olympics. What's been on your schedule for the day?
I'll be back tomorrow with a winner for our Seventeenth Anniversary giveaway. See you then.
As ever, thanks for visiting and keep cozy.
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Lindsey Vonn is such an inspiration, Carol, I agree. I was saddened to hear the news this morning. I'm thankful every day for my mobility and I never take it for granted. Blessings!
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The Olympics are a wonderful event and definitely have my attention as well, Carol. It is unfortunate that Ms Vonn did not get to fulfill her dream.
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ReplyDeleteI have just discovered your blog and have enjoyed exploring.I love NYC and envy you living there . I live in the South West of the UK
ReplyDeleteLike you I am enjoying the Olympics and was very sad to see Lindsay Vonn crash yesterday - her injuries sound dreadful but what a career she has had , and what an inspiration and support to younger women in sport
I am currently becoming a Curling expert . As is my cat
Siobhan
I love watching the Olympics. And I have no desire to do any of those (although if I wasn't a chicken and accident prone and hate winter so much, there is something about Luge that calls me! I especially like the ones where timing is concerned -- no doubts on the winners, though it's a shame that a hundredth of a second can make or break a race. I watched Ice Dancing/Rhythm this afternoon. I'm not going to get anything done for two weeks. (And yes, Lindsay Vonn -- big sadness.)
ReplyDeleteI must admit I do not watch the Olympics only hear snippets about it on the news.
ReplyDeleteI did however, hear of Lindsey's crash, I wish her well and hope recovery goes well.
All the best Jan
I don't watch The Olympics too much anymore.
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