Sunday, October 26, 2008

From a Body Part to Me (Letter 4)

Dear Mike,
This is Hell! Soccer may be fun for you but these first two days have been terrible for Lefty and me. I don't think we can last a whole season. 

It's great that you are getting exercise, having fun, and all that, but is it really worth it? You are working us to the bone. I honestly don't know how you are dealing with this pain. The only explanation is that it hurts so bad that you are numb. Mind and Nerves must be letting you know how we feel. I shouldn't even have to write this letter, all this running needs to stop. Do you remember when you sprained me a while back? I don't know how you are brave enough to risk that happening again, because I  won't be able to bear it.

I know that your response will say something like you will be ten times stronger because of soccer, but I have my doubts. If you hurt me or Lefty then you won't be able to play and we will be weaker than ever before. If this continues you better hope it is worth it. I'm struggling to hold you up every day.

Sincerely,
 Your swollen right ankle

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