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Misty's Blog - Happy Holidays!
Hi everyone!!
Sorry I haven’t written in a long time. I have not forgot about the updates, but between rehabbing and vacationing I had to take a little break. I do appreciate everyone sending me letters and cards, thank you all so much. Well, where do I begin? I am about 3 months post operation and my doctor says it is looking great. It will take some time but I should make a full recovery. My scar is about 3 inches long and at this point you can barely notice it. I have had to work on getting some muscle back into my left thigh and left calf. I still am working very hard on that, but we have progressed into balancing exercises. I still lack strength and stability in the leg, but I am starting to walk without the boot, which is removable. I can’t take a long stride and am only wearing running shoes, but it is ok. I am glad that I got rid of the crutches since Matt and I took a 8 day vacation to Hawaii. We had a great time as we spent most of the time visiting with family and going on an eating safari with my father. We can’t wait to go back, we loved it! By the way it was our first break together in 2 years, woo hoo!!
Now, we are preparing for 1. the holidays and 2. to get Matt back to Florida for Spring training. He feels good and can’t wait to start with his new team, I am very excited too.
Onto other exciting news, this weekend Kerri and I were part of a superstar cast that was shooting a Super Bowl commercial for Gatorade. It was such a fun shoot and to be surrounded by the other athletes involved was an honor. We will be having 2 Gatorade ads coming out, but this one will air during the Super Bowl. I think it is funny and hope that you all will like it and enjoy it as much as I did. So now I am just hoping that the weather will subside for a while allowing me to get back from Boston to Long Beach. Thanks again for all of your support.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
-Misty
Comments
Katy | on 27/1/09
Happy belated New Year! You and your husband look great in your new pic. It’s great hearing from you. I hope the rumors are true that abc will invite you back to DWTS. Hopefully for season 8 so you have more time to recuperate. Wishing you all the best.
Victor and Amy | on 19/1/09
Hey, there!! Glad to hear that you and Matt got to take a vacation. Victor’s been thinking alot about Hawaii lately. I can’t believe that it has been almost 5 years since we were there. Can’t wait to see the Super Bowl commercial. Keep in touch!!
Emily | on 19/1/09
OMG you are so awesome. I chose to be you for a wax museum at my school. You are my idol. Btw do you have any tips for my wax museum?
Lisa May & Family Ohana! | on 18/1/09
Hi Misty! ~
We just wanted to say how much we love you and thank you for spending time with us!
You are so kind from the inside out!!!
Love your Ohana ~
Greg, Lisa, Taylor & Malia May
Carmen DeMott | on 17/1/09
Hi, Misty.
Glad to hear your rehab is coming along nicely. We enjoyed see you and Kerry live in Santa Barbara last year and can’t wait to see you play again. I love all the instructional videos on your site. I want to view the setting one but it seems there is a problem with the link…we keep getting error messages.
Happy new year!
Carmen, age 10
KK | on 15/1/09
Happy Holidays!!
Can’t wait for the commercial!
Keep getting healthy so I can root you on in 2012!!!!!
Candace | on 7/1/09
Wow Misty! You and Matt look wonderful in your Happy Holiday’s pic. I’m looking forward to seeing Matt play for the Tigers. Praying for your soon recovery as always. God bless.
Danielle | on 5/1/09
So sorry about your foot. You are my absolute favorite athlete and I can’t wait for your come back on Dancing with the Stars! Shortly after your injury I tore my left Achilles playing soccer. I had surgery Nov. 14th and got my cast off a week early due to the holidays. It will be 8 weeks Friday and I still need a crutch. I have been an active individual my whole life and this is killing me. My husband is officially domesticated and the kids and I love it ;o) lol. Do you have any word of wisdom during these trying times?
Take Care and have a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Monica | on 5/1/09
Now I have another reason to look forward to the Superbowl. It’s great hearing from you again Misty. Don’t worry about the updates, you just enjoy your time with your husband and recuperate. It sounds like you“ll be back in dancing form in no time. Dancing With The Stars, watch out!
JJ | on 4/1/09
Congrats on a Gold medal year! You are a great athlete and have a wonderful personality. As a Detroit Tiger fan, we welcome Matt to the team. Can’t wait to see you in a Tiger shirt or jersey!
Alysia | on 3/1/09
Glad to hear all is well on your end. Sounds like the recovery is going very very WELL. Fast healer eh? Not surprising at all. Well hope you and Matt have a great start to the new year and all the best in 2009. Wishing you both (and the pups of course) a very healthy, happy and prosperous 2009.
Cheers for now girl, take care :)
Christine | on 1/1/09
Dear Misty,
How are things going? How is your recovery going? I am a big fan of yours and Kerri. Every time that the both of you are on TV I always watch. You and Kerri are the best number one team in the world. I have a feeling that if you and Kerri play in the 2012 you could win the gold again. That is good that you got to take a vacation to Hawaii. What island did you go to?
Hope all is well with you. Aloha Christine
Lindsay B | on 1/1/09
Happy New Year Misty!! Glad to hear updates on your recovery. I hope you get better real soon so you can come back on DWTS and back on the volleyball court! Hope you and Matt have a great start to 2009<3
Lindsay
Christine Chaikin | on 30/12/08
Dear Misty,
I have always been a big fan of you and Kerri Walsh. Every time that I watch you 2 on TV I am always cheering for you 2. I like it a lot when you 2 smash the team that you are playing against. You and Kerri Walsh will always be my favorite team. When you do play against a team I would like you to smash that team with a score of 25 0. I hope that your recovery is going well. That is nice that you got to go to Hawaii. What island did you go to? Hope all is well. Aloha Christine
monika buol | on 29/12/08
Dear misty
I really love you i am a big big fan and for a while there i thought you had left us and were not going to right back. But anyway you did an i am glade to hear from you i really hope you get better by volley ball season because I love to watch you and kerri play. it is good to hear you are doing well and hope you and matt had a good time in hawaii while we were in the snow :( . but i really do hope you get better. by the way i love your dogs thay are so cute i think there boxers if there are i love them with there holiday clothes on.
buy from: monika buol
laura | on 28/12/08
Misty! Torn achilles sucks, I have suffered two of them! one playing volleyball, one playng softball. The surgery works and the scars will fade, and the only residual problems i have are occasional calf cramps if i’m not vigilant about stretching pre and post workout. The rehab takes forever, but i can offer the advice of don’t push it! swimming was also great for me, using the kickboard helped a lot. Stay Cool!
Dennie Wallace | on 28/12/08
Thanks for the update, Misty. I’m happy to hear that you are doing so well. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year!
God Bless.
Daniel Yount | on 25/12/08
Great to hear you and Matt are doing well.
Let alone you are still doing commercials , Which is good to hear .
Not letting it keep you down too much.
Hope your trip home went well.
Lu | on 25/12/08
Hello Misty,
I accidentally found your website for the first time today because I was looking for inspirational photos online to put on my wall as I continue to play and train for my competition goals this coming year! :) Obviously it doesn’t get more inspirational than what I saw this past Olympics! Hope you recover quickly and that you have a wonderful holiday! :)
Warm Regards,
Lu
West Palm Beach, FL
www.GlobalQuestFund.com
Bill | on 24/12/08
Hi Misty!
Sounds like your rehab is going really well. So glad to hear it. I will be looking forward to your updates and the new Gatorade commercials. Happy to hear that you and Matt are both doing well and got to enjoy a nice vacation together. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday season. Best wishes to you both in 2009.Take care!
Bill
Hope | on 23/12/08
Happy Holidays! Glad you are now walking without the boot. The picture of you, Matt and your dogs is very cute. Can’t wait to see the commercials. Have a happy and healthy 2009.
Alysia | on 23/12/08
Happy Holidays Misty and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. Wishing you all the best in 2009 :). Glad to hear the recovery is going well. I think all us Mayniacs knew you would heal quickly!!! :)
Continue doing what you do best and all thanks for being that role model we can all look up to ;). Fingers crossed for that new addition to the family. Coming soon we hope ;);)
Cheers and glad to hear you had a great vacation too. Well deserved :D!!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>MERRY CHRISTMAS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Hugs,
Alysia
karin | on 22/12/08
hey misty! my name is karin and i just wanted to say im sooooo happy that your healing, you are my idol and i was so upset when you hurt yourself on dancing with the stars. i hope you feel better soon!!!
peace and love
karin
Wendy | on 22/12/08
Misty so glad to hear from you!!! Happy Holiday’s and the christmas picture of you, matt, and the dogs is Awesome!!! So cute. I love the updates of what’s new with you. Keep them coming.
teresa | on 22/12/08
Misty I am glad you were able to take a vacation with your husband and enjoy yourself. I am sure it was much needed. It sounds like your rehab is going well. I know its hard but be patient. You definately want everything to heal well. I am glad to hear Matt was picked up. I know he has a love for his sport just as you do. Tell him we are all happy for him. Since I am a huge football fan I will definately watch for your commercial. How funny was it seeing Walshy with her little baby belly? I really want to thank you for responding to my daughter and mine Christmas gift. It really made both of our day when we came home and got that in the mail! If your not sure which one of many we were we sent gifts to your puppies. LOL! Yes we were that crazy family! Anyhow I hope you have a wonderfull Christmas and a great New Year! Lots of love to you and Matt and the pups!Patti | on 21/12/08
Hi Misty….
Thanks for the update…Glad to hear your leg is progressing so well….A full recovery was never a doubt…..Great news about Matt!!!...I knew a team in their right mind would pick up a player & catcher of his caliber…Tell him congrats!!!...I hear ya on the weather….It’s been a harsh winter on the east coast & it’s only December….Uuuggggghhhhhh!!!.....Can’t wait to see the ads….I’m sure they are great!!!
Sounds like your vacation was awesome…..The two of you deserve a break…My husband and I would go crazy not seeing each other for weeks at a time….You two definetely have something special!!!
Sure you have heard this many, many, many times already however just wanted to tell you that what you and Kerri have done the past eight years has been nothing short of exceptiona.!!!.....We are all very proud of our Golden Girls!!!
Merry Christmas to you and your Family!!! Have a safe & happy 2009!!!
See ya on the beach in the future!!! Love ya Girl!!!
lee | on 21/12/08
Was glad to get your update and to hear your recovery is going well. Can’t wait to see the Super Bowl commercial. Hope you, Matt, and your combined families have the best of holidays and a happy new year. Long Beach must seem like heaven this time of year. Lee
mandy | on 21/12/08
glad to hear u r doing so well. i do hope the remainder of your way to recovery goes as well. hope matts team kicks azz this year.. sorry for the launguage..:/ i hope u have good holidays and i gotta say again ty for the gifts. just wow lol.. u r awesome and so is kerri. ppl who aint yer fans outta have a good talkin to lmao. sorry i get bored easy lol.neways hope u continue to make yer dreams happen :)~ u n kerri ruleeeeeeeeeeeeeee
PAUL | on 21/12/08
Checked out your site because I was interested in your injury. I ruptured my achilles and had a tendon transfer. They took the tendon from the big toe and attached it from just below the calf muscle and attached it to the heel bone. I am presently in a hard cast. I was told I would probably be able to start running in about 3 months. I now do not believe that. Laying around the house with my leg elevated all the time sucks for a guy that is used to being very active.
