back to the sky

exactly 5 months ago I took my last trapeze class.

there were two reasons reason for the 5 month hiatus: One, the indoor rig where I had been flying for 2 1/2 years was shut down and Two, I had tendonitis in my right rotator cuff. Of course, I’m a dumdum and didn’t have my shoulder diagnosed until May, but that’s a whole other story…..

Today began my triumphant return to flying after the 5 month hiatus. After lots of physical therapy and resting my right arm felt ready to get back in the swing of things… literally.

I could not have asked for a more perfect day to fly.

gorgeous blue skies, sunshine, a slight breeze and my best friend. The perfect way to return after 5 months of not flying.

I was a bit nervous before taking that leap– What if my shoulder starts hurting again immediately? What if I’ve forgotten everything I learned? Why am I crazy enough to jump from a platform 25 feet up in the air?

However, I was also bursting with excitement to finally return to trapeze. This is my sport.

So August 29th began the journey to regaining what I lost during those 5 months away and 5 months in pain.

I took that first jump and it all came back to me

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I know I have to start off slow and steady. I know I have to regain strength and technique that was lost. I know I can’t go full out 100% because that’s how I end up injured again.
But what I also now know is my body didn’t totally forget how to fly, and I am glad I waited until I felt fully recovered to head back to the sky.

I rolled off the net with the biggest smile on my face.

It felt SO GOOD to be back. I missed that feeling, the thrill mixed with terror mixed with pure delight, the adrenaline rush that hits you once you’ve returned to steady ground. That feeling is unlike anything else.

“forget fear, worry about the addiction”

take that, tendonitis! You can’t stop me now!