I feel like a total, utter jerk!

roxyttandme · April 2011

So, here it is.. we are doing our second annual March of Dimes, March for Babies walk on 4/30 in honor of our Haleigh, as most of you know. I have about 25-30 people that will be walking with us and then a big BBQ at our house afterwards.

So, this is the deal. I hurt my foot about 8 months ago and was in a boot (and crutches) for 3-4 months. Basically, I have two bones where I should have one and it causes a lot of irration and pain. I don't think I can walk the walk. I will have 25-30 people walking and I won't??? That is horse sh!t! How can I ask them to wake up at 7am and walk 6 miles in honor of our baby girl and all those other babies that need MoD's help ... and I not be there? Of course I will show up in the morning... but then go home? It just sucks.

I guess I could technically try to walk it - but it is like a 90% guarantee that I would end up in the dang boot again...and doing the whole boot thing takes months to get out of - not to mention, last time crutches - for a month. I guess I could do the 1 mile and then, what, tell everyone I will meet them back at my house afterwards and peace out??!!??

I feel like a total @sshole..... Not to mention, I WANT to walk for my daughter. It is a healing experience and quite frankly, I could use some healing.

Suggestion?

hersheykiss · April 2011

Wheelchair, skates?

I think for your safety and health unless you can find a way to walk without hurting your foot, then you will have to bow out. I totally understand your frustration and that you need to walk, but you cannot make yourself worse.

I say, rent a wheelchair and make it a game have everyone take turns pushing you.

Lexi & Orion's Mommy · April 2011

is walking with the boot an option? What about a wheelchair or bike ride?

LV2006 · April 2011

#1 - you have to do what is best for your foot and your healing. Period.

#2 - I totally think you should rent a wheelchair! We can all help with the pushing, and that way you can still be there and enjoy the walk/ride. Plus we can all hang our bags on your handles and basically make you hold our stuff = bonus!

#3 - no one is going to judge you for not being able to walk - it is what it is and its not like you hurt your foot on purpose!

tiki_t · April 2011

What about one of those kids push scooters where you keep one foot stable and push with the other one? Would that work? Skateboard? I like the ideas of roller skates too.

secretkeeper321 · April 2011

I was thinking razor also. I'm sure at least one person on your team has one in their garage. A wheelchair is a great idea too. Orrrrr.....you go to the starting line with signs and noisemakers and cheer them on...then arrive at the finish line with all the same hoopla, screaming your head off for them! In between...go to the finish line and volunteer your sedentary services to the organizers. Whatever you do, your team KNOWS how dedicated you are to this cause and supports you in every way.

Mrs_Shmoopie · April 2011

LV2006:
#1 - you have to do what is best for your foot and your healing. Period.

#2 - I totally think you should rent a wheelchair! We can all help with the pushing, and that way you can still be there and enjoy the walk/ride. Plus we can all hang our bags on your handles and basically make you hold our stuff = bonus!

#3 - no one is going to judge you for not being able to walk - it is what it is and its not like you hurt your foot on purpose!

Listen to her, she's a smart lady. No one wants to see you get more hurt and anyone who cares enough to walk with you will understand why you can't walk. {{HUGS}}

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