Penny Kingma
Never Stop Trying !
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2016
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Great, Penny! I’ve got two new knees and a new hip and will start on the Camino in late April. My knee replacements will have their first birthday out on the Camino. Congratulations to you, and I wish you all the best in your recovery and return to the trail next year.Buen Camino friends.
Well tomorrow Feb 16th my right knee will be one year old. The first of many. My right hip followed in July. My left knee in November. On March 7th I'll receive my new Left hip. If you remember I walked the Camino in its entirety in 2016. On week after returning home I dislocated my hips waterskiing. ..and destroyed what was left of my damaged knees waiting. I've warned my family and surgeon that I WILL be returning to walk the Camino again in 2020.
Today I ditched walkers and cane....brought out my lucky Camino walking sticks instead. Neighbors that witnessed my walk said I was walking better and straighter. I think it's the positive memories and vibe of my sticks.
I've posted a picture from today's walk in chilly Ontario Canada.
Buen Camino❤View attachment 52109
The Camino definitely touches folks in a powerful way. I love your grit and determination. You are a beauty to behold, and I look forward to hearing all about your 2020 experience. It's apparent you're a mighty force to reckon with MS! Buen Camino!Buen Camino friends.
Well tomorrow Feb 16th my right knee will be one year old. The first of many. My right hip followed in July. My left knee in November. On March 7th I'll receive my new Left hip. If you remember I walked the Camino in its entirety in 2016. On week after returning home I dislocated my hips waterskiing. ..and destroyed what was left of my damaged knees waiting. I've warned my family and surgeon that I WILL be returning to walk the Camino again in 2020.
Today I ditched walkers and cane....brought out my lucky Camino walking sticks instead. Neighbors that witnessed my walk said I was walking better and straighter. I think it's the positive memories and vibe of my sticks.
I've posted a picture from today's walk in chilly Ontario Canada.
Buen Camino❤View attachment 52109
My new knees are 5 weeks old and I too am planning to be back on Camino in 2020. I can hardly wait to get back to walking - my poles are ready. So glad that I did both at the same time - it was pretty painful for the first 3 weeks - so good I don’t have to go through it againBuen Camino friends.
Well tomorrow Feb 16th my right knee will be one year old. The first of many. My right hip followed in July. My left knee in November. On March 7th I'll receive my new Left hip. If you remember I walked the Camino in its entirety in 2016. On week after returning home I dislocated my hips waterskiing. ..and destroyed what was left of my damaged knees waiting. I've warned my family and surgeon that I WILL be returning to walk the Camino again in 2020.
Today I ditched walkers and cane....brought out my lucky Camino walking sticks instead. Neighbors that witnessed my walk said I was walking better and straighter. I think it's the positive memories and vibe of my sticks.
I've posted a picture from today's walk in chilly Ontario Canada.
Buen Camino❤View attachment 52109
I pleaded with my surgeon to replace both in one surgery. He refused ! Not sure why. I have a feeling the Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. It made it difficult just finding a surgeon willing to take on my 4 replacement surgeries required.My new knees are 5 weeks old and I too am planning to be back on Camino in 2020. I can hardly wait to get back to walking - my poles are ready. So glad that I did both at the same time - it was pretty painful for the first 3 weeks - so good I don’t have to go through it again. I loved my doctor’s comment when he “Lets do them both while you are still young” - I am 79
Holy smoley, 79! I want to be able to say I"ll be walking a Camino at 79! Muy Bien! The desire and engagement in making plans obviously keeps you young. Please keep all of us apprised of your Camino.My new knees are 5 weeks old and I too am planning to be back on Camino in 2020. I can hardly wait to get back to walking - my poles are ready. So glad that I did both at the same time - it was pretty painful for the first 3 weeks - so good I don’t have to go through it again. I loved my doctor’s comment when he “Lets do them both while you are still young” - I am 79
Congratulations on all the aftermarket replacements--modern medical science is amazing. And I admire your tenacity for continuing your Camino goals. Best wishes for a successful and pain-free completion, and Buen Camino!Buen Camino friends.
Well tomorrow Feb 16th my right knee will be one year old. The first of many. My right hip followed in July. My left knee in November. On March 7th I'll receive my new Left hip. If you remember I walked the Camino in its entirety in 2016. On week after returning home I dislocated my hips waterskiing. ..and destroyed what was left of my damaged knees waiting. I've warned my family and surgeon that I WILL be returning to walk the Camino again in 2020.
Today I ditched walkers and cane....brought out my lucky Camino walking sticks instead. Neighbors that witnessed my walk said I was walking better and straighter. I think it's the positive memories and vibe of my sticks.
I've posted a picture from today's walk in chilly Ontario Canada.
Buen Camino❤View attachment 52109
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