With a single crutch, I climbed downhill to reach Slot Canyon. I have lots of fears going downhill on a single crutch. I couldn't help myself thinking the unthinkable that I hurt my other knee or re-injured myself. Every passerby asked if I were okay. As usual, my family thought I couldn't not make it when we saw the downhill and I left my crutches on the car. They went along without me and I trekked back through the sandy path to the parking lot. It was windy and I was drummed in frustration in forgetting my crutches. And it turns out that I still need my crutches in hiking on uneven surfaces and I can't go downhill on my injured right knee with ACL reconstruction from cadaver.
The wind gust reached 40 mph at times, I retracted back to my car to get my crutch and off I went slowly down the hill on single crutch and hiked alone. I later took off my sandal with Crocs and walked down bare feet as my Crocs didn't do well on the sandy rocks.
When I got to Slot Canyon, I was rewarded with lots of pictures and met a few friends. My family were lost with me way ahead of me thinking that I retrieved to my car for a nap. But I was there slowly inching my way down the hill and walked through most interesting part of the canyon bare footed.
My fears are drowned in the perfect of love.
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The sandy descent into Slot Canyon at Valley of Fire tested every fear I carry, especially balancing downhill on a single crutch after ACL surgery. Wind howled, doubts hit harder, and for a moment my struggle felt as overwhelming as someone saying Take my online calculus exam—impossible and intimidating. Barefoot on rocky sand, I moved slowly, alone, choosing courage over retreat. Reaching the canyon felt like a quiet victory, rewarded with beauty, chance friendships, and peace. In that moment, fear faded, replaced by resilience and love.
The steep, sandy drop into Slot Canyon at Valley of Fire pushed every fear I had, especially trying to keep balance on one crutch after ACL surgery. The wind was loud, my confidence wavered, and for a second it felt as daunting as hearing someone say take my teas exam for me when everything seems overwhelming. Barefoot on uneven sand, I moved step by step, alone but determined. Making it into the canyon felt like a personal win, greeted by stunning views, brief connections with strangers, and a deep sense of calm. Fear slowly gave way to strength, gratitude, and self belief.
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