I arrived to ATI for therapy and I worked with Nick. I remained in my wheelchair and he REALLY worked my left leg. He told me that my tone was better and that made me feel good. The tone has been concerning to me and to hear that it was better was promising. I am working with my doctor to remedy it naturally at this point. I hope I can come to this resolve in the near future.
Nick was pleased with my showing in my muscle strength at that made me feel good too. We talked about the slow progress I’ve made. It HAS been slow and I spoke of “Nay Sayers” who I seem to be surrounded by. I take A LOT of solace in the fact that EVERYONE at Barwis believes that I will walk again. Nick told me that there will be hiccups. I told him that this (my torn hamstring) was a big hiccup. Nick told me that I am mentally tough enough to take this and talk about my transition from a wheelchair to crutches. This conversation and him being pleased with my leg’s progress was what I needed. My hamstring hasn’t ached painfully during the day. It did last night after physical therapy because I worked it. I can take that!
Another thing that I needed happened when I finished at ATI and my Mom pushed me out of the door and into Barwis’ gym. Deeds caught my eye and waved to me. I smiled and waved back just as Megan (who was a little further away) waved also. I returned her wave and Nick (who was nearby) waved and came over to ask how my leg was. I gave him a thumbs up and smiled. All of this (my hamstring) may be an unwanted hiccup but it also has allowed me to appreciate my Barwis family which is PRICELESS!!!