A THOUSAND MILES: March 2020

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.

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Granola for One

Mile Marker 8399:

Where are we?

Or more accurately, WHEN are we?

Oh. Hello Saturday.

Anyone else feel like the days should be wearing name tags this week?

True North

Mile Marker 7525:

Pause. Rewind.

Remember a time when you knew exactly where you were going?

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Hi! I'm REBECCA.

I've walked more than 10,000 miles as an above-knee amputee.

I learn as I go -- navigating ability, disability, and life -- one step at a time.

Along the way, I mentor new amputees, teach students, rock climb, bake cookies, plant gardens, and travel the world.

I also write.

I wouldn't get far without my bionic leg -- or my amazing pit crew: family, friends, medical teams, therapists, prosthetists, and YOU!

Thanks for walking with me every step of the way.

To know me better, click here.

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Granola for One

Saturday, March 21, 2020

True North