Since I have been gone I cannot claim to "know" you, but I do know what a big
step a toe wiggle is. Congratulations! I know you must have worked hard for
this!
Mykella
Errol White wrote:
> Congratulations Al, yes that does bring back a wonderful memory when I was
> sitting in my wheelchair at the hospital and I was able to wriggle my left
> big toe, the Doctor thought it was a spasm and I replied, no no no, I am
> doing that. That was the beginning of the rest of my recovery in early May
> 1994, and it is still getting better, little by ever so little, and what a
> great feeling when you can do a bit more now and again. Congratulations
> again Al, keep focused.
>
> Kind regards from Errol, Narangba Queensland Australia, (In the summer
> time).
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jerry Wenciker <wenciker(AT)hotmail.com>
> To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com <tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com>
> Date: Monday, 30 November, 1998 7:37 AM
> Subject: Wiggled Toe!!
>
> >Hi to Lynne Rose and All,
> >
> >Al shares the excitement of something returning!!!! As he was preparing
> >for bed the other night he was able to wiggle his left great toe. He
> >got so excited he called the whole family to come see---he said he never
> >thought he would ever be so excited over just wiggling a toe.
> >As you know from his letter, Al was home for Thanksgiving. It was so
> >nice to see him here, but it still breaks my heart to see him try to
> >walk with his crutches, though greatful he has progressed to that point.
> >He refuses to use the chair except at work or if outside. We think he
> >is making progress, but he has to walk very slow. It seems he has to
> >concentrate so hard to make those legs go forward---something those of
> >us without TM take for granted. Al also tried driving the other day on
> >their trip home--they left Fri. when the traffic was not so heavy--just
> >drove a short while--- said it really felt good. Does anyone know,--will
> >he have to take a driving test before he drives again??
> >Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
> >My prayers remain with you all,
> >Mom Connie
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