My road came to an unexpected halt on November 9, 2010.

That morning, I was bicycling to work when a garbage truck turned across a city bike lane. I was in that bike lane.

A team of trauma surgeons saved my life, but they had to amputate my left leg. My body and life were forever changed.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

As I learned to walk again, I measured my recovery in steps and then miles. Over time that journey grew into something more -- a way of being in the world, wherever I go.

I am a person of ability and disability. I travel in the space between. These are my postcards.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

SKATE WITH ME...


Three words I wondered if I'd ever say again.

Still got 30 miles to go, but what the heck -- I can't wait any longer!

With these last 2 years behind me, it's a thrill to just STAND UP on my skates.

Step by step -- like everything else -- I've slowly progressed from hanging in a harness, to playing in a parking lot, to dodging toddlers in a roller rink.  

The work's been hard and exhausting, but also FUN -- for all involved, I hope!

I'm not yet road worthy.   In fact, I can't even skate and talk at the same time!  (Landskater pals, that's probably hard for you to believe...)  

But I also can't think of a better way to celebrate the "end" of this journey!

So save the date... one month from now...


CELEBRATE 1000 MILES WITH ME!
Please join me for a rollerskating party!  (yes, really!)

Sunday, April 7, 2013
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Cherry Hill Skating Center
664 Deer Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Skate, blade, or just come out and celebrate!    R.S.V.P. by e-mail (my1000miles@gmail.com) or comment below so I can put your name on the guest list.

And, as always, thanks for cheering me on EVERY STEP of the way!

Check out this video of my SK8 outtakes...  Maybe a new beginning??
Click here to view this video
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11 comments:

  1. DadlevMarch 7, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Momlev & Dadlev are in, the skaters that we are!

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  2. MichaelMarch 7, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Me too! Looking good, Rebecca!

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  3. RoccoMarch 8, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Wouldn't miss it! Great video; although at times it looks like you are coaching me.

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  4. AlayneMarch 8, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Definitely will make this one! What a woman! Way to go!

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  5. Susan VMarch 8, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    What fun it will be. It's on my calebdar! I see this as new beginning and not the end of a journey.

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  6. KarenMarch 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Sarah has announced that she would not miss this for the world! Quite possibly part of her thinking is that if I put on skates, it might be funny. Regardless, we are so happy for you to reach this goal!

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    1. NancyMarch 10, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      Jon and I are both in. What an accomplishment - congrats! Loved the video, especially the part where you were gaining on Rocco! :)

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  7. CeleMarch 11, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Looking forward to celebrating your accomplishments, Rebecca, and to hearing what you've got planned next! See you then!!!

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  8. RuthMarch 20, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Hey Rebecca! Jaime and I look forward to celebrating this milestone with you. I'll bring extra shells!
    Ruth

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  9. LeeAnnMarch 31, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    You are an inspiration to all...I will be honored to celebrate and skate with you!

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  10. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    I'm planning on being there, looking forward to it!

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