A Bump in the Road
I sprained my ankle today while playing basketball. I think I hollered every four, five, six, and seven letter word out loud when it happened. I was jumping for a rebound and came down on another player’s foot. I don’t mind getting hurt when I am playing hard and this was the case. Injuries happen. I just don’t want to be handicapped in prison, of all places. This isn’t like the free world where you can get a good ankle brace, ice, and some anti-inflammatory medicine. It is a much more drawn out process here. I will be okay though. I have plenty of experience rehabbing my ankles. I had surgery on my right ankle in high school that slowed me down for 5-7 months. Today I re-injured the same ankle that I had surgery on in high school.
Life goes on and things happen. I have to move on, bad ankle and all. I love my mentality. I love being able to say, “Minute problems no longer consume me.” Putting my energy towards fulfilling my vision is far more important than sitting back and babysitting my ankle all day. I had a bad day earlier this week but I told you all I stay charged most of the time. My mind, most of my body, family, friends, and spirit are all healthy, literally. You have to stay on top of your game in the “Concrete Jungle.” Your eyes have to stay fixed on your vision and your actions have to align with your thoughts. I have to keep on pushing.
April 5, 2009 at 2:56 pm
maurice,
heal that ankle…pretty soon you are the who is gonna break defenses ankle…
Peace,
Felipe
April 6, 2009 at 1:44 am
Maurice, you are an incredible human being, I cannot wait until the day you get out ! I hope that ankle heals up, and you can get your life back on track, one day I hope to see you back in the gridiron. I have a question though Maurice, I never understood how you can make blog entries from jail? Are you allowed internet access, or how does it work? I’m confused about that part.
Thanks Maurice, All the best, I hope your journey stays in the right path, and doesn’t lead you astray !
April 12, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Maurice, I love your mentality and your ambition, I hit a few bumps in my life. Now I am focused on pursuing what I love to do and that’s music. Keep pressing on and never look back. In a few short years this will be all a blurr.