Praying to return

[Penny Kingma]

Hello Everyone
As many of you know I walked my first Camino in 2016. That was the most amazing experience of my life. I arrived back in Ontario, Canada July 8 2016. On July 17 2016 I dislocated my hips waterskiing at our cottage. The dislocation shredded both my hips. I was 52 when it occurred. In Canada deemed too young for replacement. Here they prefer you to wait until your older, they wanted me to wait 7 years. I injured my knees 22 years before in a car accident. The compensation because of the hips finished my knees. Requiring now both knees and both hips ASAP.
I finally found a surgeon willing to do the replacements. My first being my right knee February 2018. Then my right hip July 2018. Followed by my left knee November 28 2018. At my 6 week checkup with my surgeon I’ve been put on the surgical list for my last one...my left hip. Hopefully in February 2019.
Going from being so active my entire life.... completely stopping less then two weeks from returning home from my Camino. A Camino I planned after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in June 2015 and a week later skin cancer on my face requiring multiple removals and two topical Cemo treatments. It was between those two treatments in December 2015 that I decided to walk. I booked my flight to Paris on May 27 2016 the following week. Not knowing that after I walked I’d require MOH surgery to remove a tumour in my face from the skin Cancer. All this is crazy enough but in 2017 I was diagnosed with Lyme and a co Lyme disease Babasia. Just Crazy ( no worries contracted at home ..not on the Camino)
I’m writing you all this not for pity. To inspire....To encourage all of you to NEVER give up.
My surgeon has warned me not to run again. My response was as long as I can walk.....another Camino.
My husband and family know that as soon as I can I’ll be back.
To all of you walking this year....enjoy every step....don’t rush....experience.....share.
Buen Camino

 

[FamPed]

You are so strong! What an inspiring person you are. ☺ Thank you so much for your post. Please keep us updated, both about your health and your upcoming camino. I wish you all the best. Buen Camino!

 

[flewitheagles]

In the spirit of the Camino, "Buen Camino". I have met several whose setbacks and limitations have merely made them more determined. Drive on!

 

[Kiernan]

So inspiring! In my countdown now (almost one month to go), promise to dedicate some steps to you

 

[JBSoakitup]

Thank you Penny.... inspiring indeed. You WILL Camino on I am certain of it! God Bless and Soak up every moment!

 

[Former member 42123]

Hello Everyone
As many of you know I walked my first Camino in 2016. That was the most amazing experience of my life. I arrived back in Ontario, Canada July 8 2016. On July 17 2016 I dislocated my hips waterskiing at our cottage. The dislocation shredded both my hips. I was 52 when it occurred. In Canada deemed too young for replacement. Here they prefer you to wait until your older, they wanted me to wait 7 years. I injured my knees 22 years before in a car accident. The compensation because of the hips finished my knees. Requiring now both knees and both hips ASAP.
I finally found a surgeon willing to do the replacements. My first being my right knee February 2018. Then my right hip July 2018. Followed by my left knee November 28 2018. At my 6 week checkup with my surgeon I’ve been put on the surgical list for my last one...my left hip. Hopefully in February 2019.
Going from being so active my entire life.... completely stopping less then two weeks from returning home from my Camino. A Camino I planned after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in June 2015 and a week later skin cancer on my face requiring multiple removals and two topical Cemo treatments. It was between those two treatments in December 2015 that I decided to walk. I booked my flight to Paris on May 27 2016 the following week. Not knowing that after I walked I’d require MOH surgery to remove a tumour in my face from the skin Cancer. All this is crazy enough but in 2017 I was diagnosed with Lyme and a co Lyme disease Babasia. Just Crazy ( no worries contracted at home ..not on the Camino)
I’m writing you all this not for pity. To inspire....To encourage all of you to NEVER give up.
My surgeon has warned me not to run again. My response was as long as I can walk.....another Camino.
My husband and family know that as soon as I can I’ll be back.
To all of you walking this year....enjoy every step....don’t rush....experience.....share.
Buen Camino

What an inspirational story,what an inspirational person,God Bless and protect you on your next Camino.

 

[Caminolou]

My prayers are with you, good luck!

 

[Ekelund]

Thank you Penny, you are a brave and inspiring person! I hope to met you some day on the Camino.
Buen Camino to you.

 

[linkster]

¡ Mantén la fe mi amiga!

 

[Tincatinker]

I wish you health and strength Penny Kingma. I told my Old Guys about you tonight, I gave them some wine and some smoke and I told them you are a Pilgrim. Buen Caminos amiga

 

[Kerrymade]

You can achieve anything you put your mind to ,the Camino teachers you that, good luck and buen Camino.

 

[Iriebabel]

You will be back. Each step in your rehabilitation is one step on the camino ...so Keep walking I won’t wish you luck I will wish you well for strength and quick healing and speedy recovery.

 

[naplesdon]

See you soon on the Camino, best wishes.

 

[alaskadiver]

I have no doubt you will walk another Camino. It might be slower or shorter, but you will be back. Wishing you a speedy and problem free recovery.

Irene

 

[Pia Valbak Schmidt]

Hello Everyone
As many of you know I walked my first Camino in 2016. That was the most amazing experience of my life. I arrived back in Ontario, Canada July 8 2016. On July 17 2016 I dislocated my hips waterskiing at our cottage. The dislocation shredded both my hips. I was 52 when it occurred. In Canada deemed too young for replacement. Here they prefer you to wait until your older, they wanted me to wait 7 years. I injured my knees 22 years before in a car accident. The compensation because of the hips finished my knees. Requiring now both knees and both hips ASAP.
I finally found a surgeon willing to do the replacements. My first being my right knee February 2018. Then my right hip July 2018. Followed by my left knee November 28 2018. At my 6 week checkup with my surgeon I’ve been put on the surgical list for my last one...my left hip. Hopefully in February 2019.
Going from being so active my entire life.... completely stopping less then two weeks from returning home from my Camino. A Camino I planned after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in June 2015 and a week later skin cancer on my face requiring multiple removals and two topical Cemo treatments. It was between those two treatments in December 2015 that I decided to walk. I booked my flight to Paris on May 27 2016 the following week. Not knowing that after I walked I’d require MOH surgery to remove a tumour in my face from the skin Cancer. All this is crazy enough but in 2017 I was diagnosed with Lyme and a co Lyme disease Babasia. Just Crazy ( no worries contracted at home ..not on the Camino)
I’m writing you all this not for pity. To inspire....To encourage all of you to NEVER give up.
My surgeon has warned me not to run again. My response was as long as I can walk.....another Camino.
My husband and family know that as soon as I can I’ll be back.
To all of you walking this year....enjoy every step....don’t rush....experience.....share.
Buen Camino

Dear pilgrim-Penny.
You are so brave. I wish you all the best, and a happy return to the Camino, when you are able. Until then enjoy your caminomemories on your inner camino in your thoughts. You have a dream, a great one, and a big hope. I will think of you many times.

 

[MTowers]

Hello Everyone
As many of you know I walked my first Camino in 2016. That was the most amazing experience of my life. I arrived back in Ontario, Canada July 8 2016. On July 17 2016 I dislocated my hips waterskiing at our cottage. The dislocation shredded both my hips. I was 52 when it occurred. In Canada deemed too young for replacement. Here they prefer you to wait until your older, they wanted me to wait 7 years. I injured my knees 22 years before in a car accident. The compensation because of the hips finished my knees. Requiring now both knees and both hips ASAP.
I finally found a surgeon willing to do the replacements. My first being my right knee February 2018. Then my right hip July 2018. Followed by my left knee November 28 2018. At my 6 week checkup with my surgeon I’ve been put on the surgical list for my last one...my left hip. Hopefully in February 2019.
Going from being so active my entire life.... completely stopping less then two weeks from returning home from my Camino. A Camino I planned after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in June 2015 and a week later skin cancer on my face requiring multiple removals and two topical Cemo treatments. It was between those two treatments in December 2015 that I decided to walk. I booked my flight to Paris on May 27 2016 the following week. Not knowing that after I walked I’d require MOH surgery to remove a tumour in my face from the skin Cancer. All this is crazy enough but in 2017 I was diagnosed with Lyme and a co Lyme disease Babasia. Just Crazy ( no worries contracted at home ..not on the Camino)
I’m writing you all this not for pity. To inspire....To encourage all of you to NEVER give up.
My surgeon has warned me not to run again. My response was as long as I can walk.....another Camino.
My husband and family know that as soon as I can I’ll be back.
To all of you walking this year....enjoy every step....don’t rush....experience.....share.
Buen Camino

Hello Everyone
As many of you know I walked my first Camino in 2016. That was the most amazing experience of my life. I arrived back in Ontario, Canada July 8 2016. On July 17 2016 I dislocated my hips waterskiing at our cottage. The dislocation shredded both my hips. I was 52 when it occurred. In Canada deemed too young for replacement. Here they prefer you to wait until your older, they wanted me to wait 7 years. I injured my knees 22 years before in a car accident. The compensation because of the hips finished my knees. Requiring now both knees and both hips ASAP.
I finally found a surgeon willing to do the replacements. My first being my right knee February 2018. Then my right hip July 2018. Followed by my left knee November 28 2018. At my 6 week checkup with my surgeon I’ve been put on the surgical list for my last one...my left hip. Hopefully in February 2019.
Going from being so active my entire life.... completely stopping less then two weeks from returning home from my Camino. A Camino I planned after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in June 2015 and a week later skin cancer on my face requiring multiple removals and two topical Cemo treatments. It was between those two treatments in December 2015 that I decided to walk. I booked my flight to Paris on May 27 2016 the following week. Not knowing that after I walked I’d require MOH surgery to remove a tumour in my face from the skin Cancer. All this is crazy enough but in 2017 I was diagnosed with Lyme and a co Lyme disease Babasia. Just Crazy ( no worries contracted at home ..not on the Camino)
I’m writing you all this not for pity. To inspire....To encourage all of you to NEVER give up.
My surgeon has warned me not to run again. My response was as long as I can walk.....another Camino.
My husband and family know that as soon as I can I’ll be back.
To all of you walking this year....enjoy every step....don’t rush....experience.....share.
Buen Camino

Wow. Thank you for sharing this. It certainly puts my niggles into perspective! I will keep you in my prayers, and I will light a few candles for you before and during my Camino Inglés in September to aid your recovery. Ultreia.

 

[AndreaCT]

wish you health and strength Penny Kingma. I told my Old Guys about you tonight, I gave them some wine and some smoke and I told them you are a Pilgrim. Buen Caminos amiga

Tincatinker - that is high praise and admiration from you to Penny. I would have loved to have been in the same room as you and the Old Guys last night.

 

[AndreaCT]

Penny, thanks for sharing this. Thank you for the life reality check.

 

[Yoyo]

Thank you for sharing your truly inspirational story. I wish you all the best for your upcoming surgery and a speedy recovery. Another Camino is such a great goal to work towards, and I hope this community and your Camino memories will get you through the difficult times until it is time for you to grab you pack and walk again. Buen Camino!

 

[Tincatinker]

Tincatinker - that is high praise and admiration from you to Penny. I would have loved to have been in the same room as you and the Old Guys last night.

Well, thank you @AndreaCT. I will always honour a Pilgrim. The Old Ones, well they need a nudge now & then.

 

[Liana]

Hello Everyone
As many of you know I walked my first Camino in 2016. That was the most amazing experience of my life. I arrived back in Ontario, Canada July 8 2016. On July 17 2016 I dislocated my hips waterskiing at our cottage. The dislocation shredded both my hips. I was 52 when it occurred. In Canada deemed too young for replacement. Here they prefer you to wait until your older, they wanted me to wait 7 years. I injured my knees 22 years before in a car accident. The compensation because of the hips finished my knees. Requiring now both knees and both hips ASAP.
I finally found a surgeon willing to do the replacements. My first being my right knee February 2018. Then my right hip July 2018. Followed by my left knee November 28 2018. At my 6 week checkup with my surgeon I’ve been put on the surgical list for my last one...my left hip. Hopefully in February 2019.
Going from being so active my entire life.... completely stopping less then two weeks from returning home from my Camino. A Camino I planned after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in June 2015 and a week later skin cancer on my face requiring multiple removals and two topical Cemo treatments. It was between those two treatments in December 2015 that I decided to walk. I booked my flight to Paris on May 27 2016 the following week. Not knowing that after I walked I’d require MOH surgery to remove a tumour in my face from the skin Cancer. All this is crazy enough but in 2017 I was diagnosed with Lyme and a co Lyme disease Babasia. Just Crazy ( no worries contracted at home ..not on the Camino)
I’m writing you all this not for pity. To inspire....To encourage all of you to NEVER give up.
My surgeon has warned me not to run again. My response was as long as I can walk.....another Camino.
My husband and family know that as soon as I can I’ll be back.
To all of you walking this year....enjoy every step....don’t rush....experience.....share.
Buen Camino

You are Truly an inspiration Penny and I pray for your health and a return to the Camino on His time! In the meantime, enjoy where He has you at the moment, Blessings

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Your are an inspiration full lady Penny .
Early May I'am in Santiago for a few day's so I will light a candle for you in the Cathedral.

Wish you well and take care , Peter .

 

[nycwalking]

Penny, Penny, Penny.

Such a small denomination for a million dollar person.

May you walk as many caminos as often as you can.

Get and stay well!

 

[Penny Kingma]

Sending out Thanks and Love to All of You. Those of you that are planning your first Camino....be prepared....you’ll be forever changed....for the better...and forever part of the worldwide pilgrim family.