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....

therapy break-through

2day i walked during pt.... hand in hand w/ my 'sis & the therapist.... it almost felt normal (except when i wobbled from my lack of steady balance), but i'm almost there.... almost.... next week, the treadmill (i'm so nervous).... my right hand seems 2 b gettin' better.... i guess that the e-stim is doing it's job.... i played on the wii in ot.... the therapist has 2 wrap my right hand around the controller w/ an ace bandage (i call it "being mummified", lol!).... i'm pretty good @ boxing, but it's exhausting! bowling isn't 2 bad, i just have 2 press the buttons w/ my left hand fingers.... i hope 2 b able 2 draw & paint again 1 day.... 4 now, it's coloring books, chubby crayons & handwriting paper.... practice, practice, practice....
w/ luv,
tati

goodness of grace

hi all!

i just set up my blog profile & i wanted 2 welcome any avm survivors & friends 2 post comments & let me know how life is goin' 4 them.... i also encourage all prayer warriors 2 help me in the fight 4 awarness & knowledge.... by the goodness of God's grace, we r still able 2 share precious & blessed moments w/ our luved 1's.... i wish that 2day finds u happy & well....

sending u hope & faith,

tati