Getting Back On The Court

Summary

The author has rediscovered a love for tennis after a hiatus due to a Lyme disease diagnosis, and the weekly lessons are marking progress in their healing journey.

Abstract

The author, who enjoyed tennis in their early 20s, had to pause playing due to a busy life and later a Lyme disease diagnosis. Despite initial struggles with Lyme flare-ups during a previous attempt to return to the sport, a recent invitation from a friend led the author to sign up for tennis lessons again. This decision has been beneficial for their healing process, reigniting their passion for the game. The author now eagerly anticipates the weekly court sessions, viewing them as a milestone in their recovery from Lyme disease, and a way to focus on health and well-being.

Opinions

The author expresses a strong enthusiasm for tennis, emphasizing the joy it brings them.
They acknowledge the therapeutic benefits of playing tennis, particularly in relation to their healing from Lyme disease.
Despite the challenges faced during the worst Lyme flare-up, the author is optimistic about their slow but steady progress towards health.
The act of returning to tennis is seen as a significant achievement and a positive indicator of their healing journey.
The author values the opportunity to mentally and physically disengage from other concerns while playing tennis.

Has been beneficial to my healing

In my early 20s I took up tennis lessons and played at a local club for well over a year. I loved it! Then life got busy and my new hobby took a back seat.

During my Lyme diagnosis I took some lessons with friends and while I went to each class and played my body wasn’t quite ready.

Recently a friend asked me to sign up for tennis lessons with her, so I decided to sign up and give it another try. While I am still having Lyme flare-ups my body felt ready to play and I fell in love with the game all over again.

I look forward to getting on the court each week, breaking a sweat, and forgetting about everything else.

While healing has taken a long time and I experienced my worst flare-up a few months ago I am slowly starting to heal and get healthy as I continue the journey.

Taking tennis lessons for 4 weeks may seem like a small thing, but it just shows me how far I’ve come in the healing process.