So, I have fractured my tibia and am going to be on crutches for the next 4-6 weeks. Although a “short” amount of time, this will be the most I have had to navigate, and I am both excited and nervous about the experience. Nervousness comes from my dependence on others, particularly my partner, Lena, but also this family and Community Rebuilds (CR). I do not like the idea of being a hassle for others. Really, I tend to prefer being consistently helpful and contributing towards all those around me. I am going to need shoulders to hold me when traveling around sometimes, I am going to be mostly unable to transport myself outside of campus/home. But already, we and I are getting the hang of the situation, and I am truly excited and curious what this experience is going to behold for me and those around me. I truly love these people and this organization: what it stands for, who and how we help, and the overall production with CR. Within moments of this change, my hurting myself, I had such love, empathy, care, nourishment, attentiveness, and total support. One of our lead builders, Jason Pronovost, was immediately letting me know I can both take whatever time I need, and (knowing me) said that when I want to come back that they will find tasks I can do, no problem. The tasks even included interesting skill developments like mixing plasters for later in the build. That evening, another instructor, Alex, stepped aside from our house party to talk to me about working in the office, learning about Quickbooks, and contributing in that way. Rikki even messaged me at 10:30PM that night saying that they could use my skills in the office and that I am a good facilitator. I feel so blessed to be valued and recognized in so many ways. What is it that I have interest in learning & accomplishing during my adjusted state? Office: Quickbooks, Scheduling, Bidding/Ordering, Social Media, Curriculum Information, blogging, and studying. Campus: Prepping beans, rice, lentils, pizza dough. Perhaps educating on the next steps of the build. Games, wood burning, and other activities. Studying. Site: Handicapped work – plaster making, woodcutting, sanding, organizing work. Presence, situational awareness Self: Independence and communal capability, expressing needs and wants with openness to no’s and yes’s. Perhaps figure out post-CR life some. Clear through phone tabs, read some books, general and personal upkeep. Study: Greywater for Moab, etc.
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