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This  Was  My  Foot

28/5/2019

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This was my foot.

​It might have only been one single bacterium, poised for the chance to colonise. He might have waited his whole life, limited as it might be, waiting for the moment that I stood on broken glass in my own kitchen. His chance to breed, colonise, invade my skin, muscles, tendons, blood, body. Sepsis.​

​Having spent its first 20 years of life growing up, running, jumping, hiking and climbing, my foot spent its next 8 years at the centre of an internal struggle, unbeknown to many. Savagely painful and deformed by infection, it remained hidden behind a smile and a laugh. It was this cloak of joy perhaps, which made it so hard for some people to understand my decision.
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'It's time to bin it off.'

I was surprised to find such peace and familiarity in my decision, once made. The restless nights and tears and grief-filled chats with friends now suddenly felt resolved. The decision which once felt insurmountable, now felt as easy as any other - Should I leave the house today? Should I wear pants today? Should I eat Nutella out of the jar today? 

And so it began.
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Tess
30/5/2019 10:04:53 am

Natty - you have a wonderful turn of words! Your humour and positive attitude to all that life throws at you shines through and I can't wait to read more. Onwards and upwards on the mountains, onwards and downwards on the whitewater! Lots of love, you amazing woman xxx

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Natty Cordon
30/5/2019 12:22:31 pm

Talk about a 'wonderful turn of words'! Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Life in the mountains is definitely my next big challenge!

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DAZ
4/6/2019 08:42:59 am

as always lovely

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Mike Hughes
14/6/2019 05:17:50 pm

Always eat Nutella out of the jar. That was a silly question!!

Strong. That is some strong decision making skills, you're incredibly courageous and wise.

For sure a full life in the mountains is attainable. If you wanna come to France and try your new angle on life, then feel free to give me a shout. We've got a river (Giffre) on my doorstep (literally) and super easy access to mountain trails!
We do have a 2month old daughter, so I understand if you want to stay clear! Hahaha

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