And look... clear evidence of what his heart desires--->

quote:<HR>Originally posted by imfl03:
Maybe I should think about full time coaching. It's what I wanna do anyway.

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On a separate note, isn't the minimum qualification for "gore" an open wound? Gaping, even?

Seriously, though, that's crazy tough to dislocate your shoulder mid-swim, AND put it back in mid-swim. Mel's character in Lethal Weapon would dream of one day being that tough. (Though, come to think of it, he did dislocate his shoulder underwater in one of the movies... seems like he surfaced before putting it back in though. Probably lost him several seconds transition time in his chase after the bad guys.)

Are you sure this isn't all just a coach-ly ploy to scare us all into doing one-armed drills?

You're going to amaze your docs with your quick recovery... and I'm betting you'll come out on the other side of this closer to your living your real dreams.

Sheldon, I've been following and enjoying your racing, training and straight-up advice on this board since I started here a couple of years ago. It's obvious by this thread that a lot of people have great respect and caring for you. You're one of the good guys and it stinks that this has happened to you. I sincerely hope that the surgery, recovery and everything that is swirling around it goes well for you. Try to pick your battles and control what is controllable about this situation. I think your attitude about turning lemons into lemonade in your latest post is going to be the single biggest thing that helps you in all of this. I wish you only the best and hope that despite all that is going on you'll still post and keep us up to date. Even though this is cyberspace folks can still help or even just listen -- sometimes the best help of all.

Wow, I just read this. I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder Sheldon and I hope you have a speedy recovery and everything works out okay.

Hey, if you want to start coaching full time maybe this is the best thing that could have happened to you (I know that sounds strange).

more well wishes & condolences here. Also watch out that the pain doesn't creep in and make you feel negative. I know I don't notice the pain but my attitude gets negative its easier to think if it doesn't hurt so I wish you pain free days!

Just saw this today, and I'm sorry to hear of it!

I know that the "can do" attitude and "one door closes another opens" are good things to take with you into the healing process. At the same time, the human feelings can't be shoved away--they too are part of the healing process, and show that you are not a machine but a person... and strong people have strong feelings. I've found during low periods that a journal really is my friend. I write through the angry/scared/depressed stuff. If it's something I don't want others to read, I'll rip up the pages and throw them out. Hey, it's my journal and I can choose what I want to keep. If journal keeping isn't your thing, make sure you have a trusted confidante (could be a friend, minister, counselor, ppl on forums, whoever you feel comfortable with) who will help you vent and then move past the vent.

Praying for you... Hang in!

p.s. I like the coaching idea! You already have helped a lot of ppl complete IMs and such!

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I feel like a total sh#t. my days at work are keeping me busy with no time to check this board.
{{{{{{{Sheldon}}}}}}}}
I'm so sorry to hear about your shoulder. that saddens me so much. our tri training is so much a part of our lives. I know you will heal quickly and come back stronger than ever!

you're in my thoughts and prayers.