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
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