Five steps forward, three steps back
I think that's what I took - five steps forward and three steps back. Counting was not a priority, and not falling over took most of my brain power. It was the hardest walk of my life. Two physical therapists held me, guided me, and encouraged me as my legs went through the motions I had so recently taken for granted. To be honest, my arms did most of the work since my legs have forgotten how to communicate with my brain. Taking a couple steps today made me acutely aware of how long the road ahead of me really is. I'll be wheeling around a while longer, but I'm still praying that the Lord will return my legs to me fully in the next couple months at rehab. In the meantime, I'll keep working hard at PT every day and visit the animals outside as much as I can - for those who've been anxious to know: there are horses, burros, pigs, parrots, bunnies, and most importantly cats that live at rehab.
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Remember you learned to walk as a baby one step at a time. Keep looking forward and up.
In agree with Georgia. I remember you as a baby learning to walk.
Wow, you'll have to take us to visit your friends when we come to see you. It is so good to here there is diversion from what would expected to be a sterile environment. Praying with and for you as you continue the course.
You go, girl! ANY kind of step now is HUGE!! Praying...
WAHOO!!!!!! I'm so so so excited to read this!!!!
Praying but also singing a less than expected song (from Santa Claus is Coming to Town" ..... "put one foot in front of the other and soon you'll be walking 'cross the floor" and it ends with "out the door".... Laura, soon is relative, but I agree, your learning to walk 24 years ago took time too.... I have confidence our Jesus will carry you through the next days of re-learning! Love you!
A step is a step and by your calculations you're two steps ahead! Is that a Texas two steps? Keep up the hard work and we'll keep up our prayers. Love you and your spirit. Aunt Corrine..
Continuing to pray for you: renewed awareness daily of His love and mercy; that though your body may often be weary - your hope will remain fresh; and that you will experience much reward for your labor!
Love you so much and so proud of you Laura!!!! Such great news :)
Bob Davidson. Laura, your father is a friend and mentor to me from back in the Trammell Crow days in Beaverton. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep pushing hard.