I missed Tuesday and Nico and Landis had already left when I got to Barwis on Thursday. It was just me and Nick. He loosened me up in my chair before we got me onto the black table. Nick was sick, he kept sneezing and I felt bad. I HATE IT when I’m sick! He still worked hard and worked me hard as well. It kind of is the “norm” now to do 1/4 pushes in quick succession. I did A LOT of these! I switched legs as I laid on my back and they felt good.
He had me roll onto my side and we continued the quick PNFs with me pushing my leg out and pulling it in on his command. I REALLY dig this quick movement. I like that now there isn’t a noticeable delay when he tells me to move my legs. It’s taken nearly 3 years but it seems as if pathways are being set, or should I say re-set. It feels good that I think my brain is beginning to communicate with my legs again. That was a communication I took for granted and NEVER thought I would lose. Once it was lost, I NEVER thought I would get it back… but look what seems to be happening! I guess this movement makes it easier believe what Mike said that first day and everyone at Barwis since.
As I finished these pushes and pulls on the other side, my time was up. I was tired! Nick helped me with my jacket but I told him that my Mom would help me get into the car. He needed to go home to rest and I was his last appointment. My Mom was already in the car so I rolled outside as she got out of the car and moved to the other side to help me into the passenger’s side. I went around the back of the car and when we met by the door, she looked up and exclaimed, “Look at your face!” I don’t know if she said it was red or pink but when I gave her a tired smile and told her that I worked hard, she said that my face looked, “Sun-kissed.” That made me feel good!