New Accomplishments, New Goals, and New Starts

First and foremost, I need to say: Dreams DO come true. But it's not a wish one time and it happens kind of deal. You have to work for them, and over the last two months, I have been working towards mine. What is mine, you ask? Well, you're really not supposed to tell, but I can share at least part of it with you. Balance. I have been working really hard to gain and keep my balance the way it once was. And my friends, I am regaining said balance.

I had a recently wonderful day of therapy, and I recorded it. I am excited to be sharing it with you, and hope that it will serve to remind you, even on your roughest days and trials all things are possible with a little faith. 

As for  future dreams, I have taken steps to try and start my own jewelry making business. Not try. Actually do it. Doing it online is going to work, but I need the right tools. In June, I am taking a Small Business Seminar at CCBC of Hunt Valley. (Community College of Baltimore County). I am so happy. This could be the start of something amazing.  Let us hope it all works out. 

I am here to prove that when you want something bad enough, you go through whatever trials and hardships you need to go through, and reach your goal. Today, for example, there was no way in the name of God I was in the mood to go out and do anything, but I did it, and I found information that inspired me.  So my advice and lesson for today? If you have a dream, whether big, or small, don't just sit there talking about it. Take action. The only obstacle in your way is you! If I can do it on my worst day, you can do it any time you want! 

The Proof is In Practice

There is a lot to tell you guys. The first thing is that I had my first Occupational Therapy session yesterday. I've been put on a strict typing schedule where I must take breaks. This supposedly to alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. I tried it last night, and you know what?  It actually did work! Amazing, right? 

The second thing I needed to say is that I had a major therapy breakthrough with Emily! Emily has been having me work on my balance by practicing on these domes that are upside down so that they tilt. I will try and get you guys a picture tomorrow when I go into therapy. Anyway, I managed to get across them not once, but twice, barely holding on to anything. 

These two things are just the tip of the iceberg for me. Later when I got home, Mom remarked that she noticed a marked difference in my walking around the house. That means t hat whatever is going on in Therapy, it's working. 

However, that landmark at therapy was hard to take yesterday without my mom being there to witness it herself. I know it sounds crazy, but my mother has been there for me for 31 years, and we have gone through hell and back together between all our difficulties.  And it would have been nice to have her there in therapy with me just yesterday. It figures the one time I have this kind of breakthrough, she had to be at an appointment. That's life, though. She does have to take care of herself, too. She's no good to me if she's not healthy, and vice versa, if you know what I mean. 

So the next few weeks of practice and therapy, and exercise are going to be crucial. This could very well be my last four week session with Physical Therapy. And as sad as I am about it, I'm also happy. This means that I have no more need for it, and it has served it's purpose. I have made great improvements, and have adjusted my lifestyle to suit my new situation, so everything I have hoped to accomplish in therapy so far has come to fruition. Now, it's time to put things into action. 

I want to thank everyone who have continually read this blog. Even if you've never left a comment, or talked to me about it in person, it still means the world to know that I am somehow helping someone else cope. 

Heather