walkin' is a balancin' act....

well, i've done it.... i've officially joined the human race as a "walking" member! it's been a long & arduous journey (& it ain't over just yet), but i feel so blessed 2 have come this far.... seein' the joy on my family's faces as i took my first steps for them (w/o my walker), brought me so much happiness.... i am filled w/ renewed hope that 1 day, i will reach my goal.... i sit on the exercise ball in pt 2 practice my balance (it's not as easy as it looks), but i'm gettin' better @ it.... keep the prayers comin'! in ot, i've been tryin' new things w/ my right hand w/ the help of the e-stim machine.... i was able 2 hold an empty styrofoam cup & bring it 2 my mouth (this is a big deal, 'cuz my right hand has been the slowest 2 return).... next week, the therapist said that i was goin' 2 try it again, but w/ water inside the cup (i asked her if i could wear a bib.... lol!) i just know that i'm gonna spill water everywhere.... oh well, i gotta start somewhere.... plz pray that my walkin' improves as well as my right hand....

many blessings....

treadmill triumph!

i did it! i guess that i was scared 4 nothin'.... i knew that God's protective hand was goin' 2 guide me through it.... i was a lil' nervous @ 1st, but once i got started, it was smooth sailing (@ a snail pace), but nevertheless.... i can't wait 2 try it again & mayb go faster this time?.... my therapist was very proud & my parents showed up as a surprise (i was so excited)! my dad has witnessed 2 1st already: when i 1st walked w/ the walker & the treadmill.... my mom learned how 2 massage my scapula (it's been hurtin' quite a bit).... i was so happy they were there & of corse my awesome sis'! we'll c wat's in store 4 next time.... 'til then my friends....