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A new, happy amputee
Written by Sean on Saturday, July 22, 2006
Lily send me photos of her as an amputee two days ago. What struck me is how happy she looks. I’m not into photos, those of you who know me will know that. I keep loading up that photo, not because of the amputation, but because of the look of happyness in her face. It hit me, I must admit, like a mule’s kick in the stomach. Hard.
I am thinking, here’s a woman who is finally happy. Oh, I know, she’s only shed one leg, while she wants both off. But I can’t mistake the look on that face. It tells me that amputation or spinal cord transection is the right answer in some cases.
Of course, of course, it’s entirely possible that this is just "post partum" euphoria, that in 6 months the reality and enormity of what she’s done will hit. I don’t believe it, not in her case. I can’t put my finger on it, I can’t tell you why that’s what I think, it just seems "right".
I am so very happy for you Lily, so very happy. And I must admit not a little envious. Thank you for sharing your joy, and godspeed to reach your final goal.
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