Great morning Optimists. I haven't written a blog in a little over 2 months and I say that proudly. A great amount has happened since then. I'm beginning Week 14 of my recovery, and extremely grateful to be in the mental space that I am in at this point. What started as a traumatic injury became a forced pause, one that required surgery, stillness, patience, and a level of surrender I didn’t see coming. Now, fourteen weeks later, I’m not just healing, I’m becoming.
The Challenge
At this stage, the challenge looks different. It’s no longer just about pain or immobility, it’s about rebuilding. Rebuilding strength. Rebuilding confidence. Rebuilding trust in my body. There are moments where I move with ease within my capacity, and others where I still hesitate. Where I question. Where I remember how quickly things can change. Healing doesn’t erase the memory of what happened. It teaches you how to move forward with it. I started physical therapy 5 weeks ago, and it was the best thing that happened to me since this injury. I struggled in February and March, mentally and emotionally. It wasn't until I started pt, that I was able to see the other side of healing and it was extremely motivating.
The Optimist Shift
I've always found progress to be inspiring. Learning something new, reaching a particular goal, and at this time in my life, learning to walk again. Over the last few weeks, something became clear to me: I am no longer trying to get back to who I was before the injury, I am allowing myself to become someone new.
-Stronger, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
-More aware of my limits, and more respectful of them.
-More intentional about how I move, how I rest, and how I lead my life right now.
Optimism, at week fourteen, is no longer just a mindset I choose, it’s a way of living I’ve practiced. This season has permanently reshaped how I approach the core pillars of my life. I've got my health back, and honestly feeling like an athlete again. My physical therapist is amazing, and working with him and the team has helped me gain my love for leadership again. The environment they've created at Vista Therapy has been positively impactful in so many ways. I'm excited to get back to work in a few months. And I've appreciated the visits and help from my family even more. I realized that in this season, it's okay to ask and need help and comfort, and I'm grateful.
Faith and Reflection Moment
Looking back, I can see what I couldn’t understand in the moment of this injury. In fact, I tried to keep my momentum flowing for the first few weeks, and then depression tried to work its way into my life. As I pushed through daily, I identified that the slowdown wasn’t punishment, it was alignment. God wasn't just working on healing my body physically, He was recalibrating my life. My pace. My priorities. My perspective. And even now, as I regain strength, I carry a deeper trust: That what felt like a disruption was actually direction. I still have 10 weeks of recovery left, God willing, and it will continue to be a daily battle, but I'm confident that I will heal 100% and come out stronger and more aligned than before.
Takeaway for the Reader
If you’re in or coming out of a difficult season, whether it’s physical, emotional, or spiritual, know this: You are not meant to return unchanged, you are meant to rise rebuilt. Don’t rush to get back to who you were. Take time to understand who you’ve become or becoming. Because the truth is, growth doesn’t just restore you, it refines you.
Closing Affirmation
“I am stronger, wiser, and more aligned because of what I’ve overcome.”
✨ Week 14: no longer just healing, becoming. ✨
Give Grace Daily,
~Carrie P.~
Click the link below to purchase your Copy of my new book:
You Can't Outwork Grief: My Journey Through the Wilderness: Porter, Carrie: 9798244650211: Amazon.com: Books
The Challenge
At this stage, the challenge looks different. It’s no longer just about pain or immobility, it’s about rebuilding. Rebuilding strength. Rebuilding confidence. Rebuilding trust in my body. There are moments where I move with ease within my capacity, and others where I still hesitate. Where I question. Where I remember how quickly things can change. Healing doesn’t erase the memory of what happened. It teaches you how to move forward with it. I started physical therapy 5 weeks ago, and it was the best thing that happened to me since this injury. I struggled in February and March, mentally and emotionally. It wasn't until I started pt, that I was able to see the other side of healing and it was extremely motivating.
The Optimist Shift
I've always found progress to be inspiring. Learning something new, reaching a particular goal, and at this time in my life, learning to walk again. Over the last few weeks, something became clear to me: I am no longer trying to get back to who I was before the injury, I am allowing myself to become someone new.
-Stronger, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
-More aware of my limits, and more respectful of them.
-More intentional about how I move, how I rest, and how I lead my life right now.
Optimism, at week fourteen, is no longer just a mindset I choose, it’s a way of living I’ve practiced. This season has permanently reshaped how I approach the core pillars of my life. I've got my health back, and honestly feeling like an athlete again. My physical therapist is amazing, and working with him and the team has helped me gain my love for leadership again. The environment they've created at Vista Therapy has been positively impactful in so many ways. I'm excited to get back to work in a few months. And I've appreciated the visits and help from my family even more. I realized that in this season, it's okay to ask and need help and comfort, and I'm grateful.
Faith and Reflection Moment
Looking back, I can see what I couldn’t understand in the moment of this injury. In fact, I tried to keep my momentum flowing for the first few weeks, and then depression tried to work its way into my life. As I pushed through daily, I identified that the slowdown wasn’t punishment, it was alignment. God wasn't just working on healing my body physically, He was recalibrating my life. My pace. My priorities. My perspective. And even now, as I regain strength, I carry a deeper trust: That what felt like a disruption was actually direction. I still have 10 weeks of recovery left, God willing, and it will continue to be a daily battle, but I'm confident that I will heal 100% and come out stronger and more aligned than before.
Takeaway for the Reader
If you’re in or coming out of a difficult season, whether it’s physical, emotional, or spiritual, know this: You are not meant to return unchanged, you are meant to rise rebuilt. Don’t rush to get back to who you were. Take time to understand who you’ve become or becoming. Because the truth is, growth doesn’t just restore you, it refines you.
Closing Affirmation
“I am stronger, wiser, and more aligned because of what I’ve overcome.”
✨ Week 14: no longer just healing, becoming. ✨
Give Grace Daily,
~Carrie P.~
Click the link below to purchase your Copy of my new book:
You Can't Outwork Grief: My Journey Through the Wilderness: Porter, Carrie: 9798244650211: Amazon.com: Books
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