Daily Archives: June 12, 2009

Well I went for my two week check up with the doctor yesterday. He took some x-rays of my foot and I had a chance to look them over. And IN MY personal and professional opinion I think that it’s pretty much healed up and I should be back riding broncs in a few weeks. On the other hand the doctor, who thinks he knows more just because he went to some college and got some fancy dancy degree, said that I won’t be back competing for a few more months. (and for all of you who don’t know me, I have a sense of humor and I said all that in good fun).

But seriously, I think my foot is healing well, it doesn’t really even hurt that much anymore, the thing that hurts the most is having to wear this annoying cast/boot thing on my foot and use crutches. I did get released to take off the boot and move my foot around and to get some mobility back in my ankle. He also said that I could start putting a little pressure on my foot and could take just a few steps at a time around the house without the crutches, but still wearing the cast/boot of course. All in all I knew the doctor wouldn’t think I could compete in a few weeks, but I still had to ask him just for the fun of it. He wanted to see me back in 3 or 4 weeks for another checkup. I told him I would be back in 3 weeks because I want to be competing in 4 weeks. He kinda chuckled and thought I was joking. I really do hope that I will be able to scrape up some broncs soon. This injury has been one of the most disappointing injuries I have had. I believe that the Lord has a reason behind everything that happens, but on the other hand it is still very disappointing and frustrating to see all your goals and expectations for the year diminish. I know in my heart the Lord has bigger goals and plans for me this year, it’s my head that’s having trouble seeing my goals for this year disappear. I want to thank all my family and friends (especially Brandy) who have been putting up with me and helping me out since my injury. I have really gotten to do things since crushing my foot that I wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to do. I have been able to attend ball games, I have been able to attend a BBQ with old friends, last Saturday I attended my first Air show at Whitman Air Force Base, this weekend I am attending a family church camp, these are things that normally I might not get to do because I would be out of town making a living rodeoing. But I have also hit a deer in my Jeep and a few days later I had to change a flat tire on my Jeep in the rain, which by the way, is challenging with crutches and one good foot. So, anyway the doctor thinks it will be around August 1st before I get to compete but I am going to do my best to be competing WAY SOONER than that. Check back with ontherodeoroad.com for more updates and other stuff from me and the other contestants. And be sure to contact me if you want to know anything or have questions. Thanks for the support and I will talk to ya soon!!