On September 28, I had a terrible relapse that was so severe I could not
walk,it was hard to move my arms, and along with the symptoms of bladder
retention etc, my left side was practically paralyzed. Before that my TM
was pretty aggravating and difficult, but with a cane and lots of pacing,
I could teach school, and function as a mother and wife.
Insurance discontinued therapy whan I could barely ( with help)
transfer to a wheelchair. With help I could bathe, but was pretty
helpless.
Gunny has always been an encourager on the list, and he has shared with
us that he was in a wheelchair and was told he'd never walk again. He
got a coach to design a program for rehab and worked so hard. Most of
you know he walks, using a cane for support sometimes, but he got up!!
He knew I was working at getting better and after months of hard work at
getting up and standing only seconds at a time while holding on to the
counter, I began to get a bit stronger. Just last month I asked Gunny if
I should even try to use a walker- it wasn't advised by the PT. He not
only encouraged me, but sent his walker to my house!!!
It has been very difficult work, but I can walk across the room about 10
steps with the walker!!!! I have to do it only once every couple of days.
I do suffer headaches after such a workout and need to adjust my
walking so as not to overtire my muscles or bring on headaches, BUT I'm
DOING IT!
No, there's nothing really magical about the walker- but there is
something magical about it at the same time!
You see, the magic in it is that I am LEAVING SPACE IN MY LIFE FOR A
MIRACLE!!! Really the healing is from GOD. But if I don't leave room in
my heart,in my thoughts, and in my actions, I'll never get that
miracle.If I never walk again or improve much more than I am now, I still
have the miracle- a miracle of hope and a feeling of accomplishment.
It reminds me of this MAGICAL DESK ! I had one in my classroom and
used it especially when I taught first grade. I told the boys and girls
if they were having a rough day and couldn't seem to behave or had a hard
time getting their work done they could sign up for the Magical Desk.
They could use it for thirty minute at a time. I told them they would
definitely be able to finish their assignment while in that seat and that
the desk would help them concentrate and understand their work better.
The desk was in high demand!!! It did work!! The kids swore by it.
Actually, the seat was in a quiet corner, so kids were not distracted by
others not on task,and behavior immediately changed. Also, this desk
was in a place I could see them and get to them to discreetly help with a
difficult concept or counsel them on a personal problem if need be! Oh
yes,,, we also had a Magical Pencill....................
My mom is sending my father's walker to me and I will be returning
Gunny's walker to him as soon as it arrives. So if you're out there, and
want to borrow Gunnys MAGICAL walker, write and ask him- I'm sure he'll
oblige!!!
Love and smiles Karen (Mushroo)