I've never lost a limb, I'm not going to pretend to know how that feels, but a few of the people on here know me and know the trials I've had in my life.
I speak from experience when I say that when the worst of life strikes you, your attitude makes all the difference in the world. You seem to really have it together as far as that is concerned. You sound like you have a good perspective and your keeping the most important things out front.
Good for you for trying to pick up a new hobby at a difficult point in your life. And a very rewarding one at that. Nothing clenses the soul quite the same as time spent in God's creation.
Best of luck in your recovery.
- Beckett