Sometimes I love Facebook memories.

When I saw the post I put up a year ago at this time, a smile made its way to my face.

Why? Because in the year since I put it up, I learned that while I am getting old, my days of playing like a little boy are far from over.

Here is a snippet from that original post, published on Dec. 8, 2014.

This year brought a lot of jumping, as I joined a volleyball team and moved in next to a paved basketball court and some neighbors who love to play. Also, the move my family made put us in a great spot for skateboarding, and it is one of my dog’s favorite ways to play, so I skated a lot this year.

That’s a lot of pressure, especially on my knees, and they aren’t getting any younger.

Fear, reality, and vulnerability filled my head.

The trouble I’m having is telling the difference between whether or not I’m just feeling the pain getting older, or if I have a problem with my knees, like a torn cruciate ligament, or something else that needs real medical attention.

Well, a year later, I am all better. Still in my 40's. But in no way thinking that my years of playing are coming to an end.

I went to an orthopedist, and was assured that my important CL's (cruciate ligaments) were in good shape. I even texted pictures of my x-rays to my friend (mentioned in the last post) who phone diagnoses me when I need him.

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His reply?

Those are some good looking knees.

The doctor had a great comment, though his smirk made me think it was mainly to make me feel good. He said I have the knees of a 22 year old.

Thanks. Still, at that time, they hurt.

A year later, they barely hurt. Besides upgrading the kinds of shoes I wear, and the soles of those shoes, I rested.

Check out my Periscope on this topic.

As you'll hear in the video, one life change was something that helped me the most. It looked like this.

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Having the baby forced me to stop and rest for more than a month, and that is what my body really needed. It just needed down time. Now, to keep going, I know that I have to take days off.

No problem. I'll rest for a week if it means I can play for years.

Thanks, Facebook, for the memories!

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