Liberated
Halleluiah. After 13 weeks, I have been liberated from my back brace. The fusion of two vertebrae is complete. Now comes the task of getting my core strength and muscle tone back after so much inactivity. I feel liberated. Finally, it’s time to burn my B-R-A-c-e. Next comes replacing my right knee joint. What we do to keep hiking, which I intend to do this weekend.
About the author
Dick Sederquist is a retired engineer, engineering consultant, writer, author, hiker, motivational speaker and cancer and depression survivor. Dick suffered an emotional breakdown 35 years ago, realizing that he had been depressed all his life. That started his long journey back to mental health and happiness. Dick writes motivational and inspirational nonfiction short stories and essays for general audiences on many topics including life, family, humor, spirituality, nature, science, his volunteer prison experiences, hiking and travel adventures, depression, overcoming adversity, and what the author refers to as “home improvement”, healing the mind and body we live in. Dick and his wife have been married 50 years; have two grown children and four grandchildren, all part of a close-knit, active, caring and loving family. The whole family believes that the greatest gift in life is helping others.
