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Posted 2014-02-24T20:16:19Z

Lokomat Round 2

I got another go at the Lokomat this morning, and I was energized and ready to go. Another PT I've seen before wheeled in my friend Stefania, a sixteen-year-old Italian girl who can't talk much but can light up a room with her smile. Annette asked if Stefania could stay because she gets bored in her room all day. I was happy to have an extra cheerleader in the room, and once I was strapped in to the Lokomat, Annette started the program and the three of us rocked out to Carly Rae Jepsen. My life is absolutely ridiculous. Who would have ever imagined a real scene with a Swiss PT dancing, an Italian teenager in a wheelchair, and an American strapped to a walking robot all laughing as Carly Rae sings about instant infatuations? I loved every minute of it, though. In fact, Annette told me we'd try for ten minutes but asked if fifteen was okay when I noticed I'd been walking for thirteen minutes. 

I'm so thankful I had the energy to make it through today. Thanks for the continued prayers!

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Comments (13)

  • Gloria Crawford
    Gloria Crawford

    YAY!

    12 years ago · Reply
  • The Taylor Family
    The Taylor Family

    Rock on Laura!! :)

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Patricia Rogers
    Patricia Rogers

    Yes, you go!!!! Granny

    12 years ago · Reply
  • David Hewett
    David Hewett

    love you sweetie..... Dad

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Rebecca Hewett
    Rebecca Hewett

    One of the benefits of just 'being' is that it magnifies every moment and intensifies the joy of what would otherwise be small vignettes. Good work, my dear!

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Carol Bonham
    Carol Bonham

    You are amazing! You make me smile with your sense of the ridiculous!

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Howard Dueck
    Howard Dueck

    you rock, Laura!

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Shirley Barker
    Shirley Barker

    Yay!!!!

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Georgia Robinson
    Georgia Robinson

    You know, the Lord sends us presents in all kinds of packages. Stefania was just that kind of present. We are praising the Lord for her and having her touch your life. Way to go Laura and Stephania!!!!!!! Thank you so much for your wonderful and encouraging comments.

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Jen Herzer
    Jen Herzer

    I want to join your party! Awesome!

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Corrine Rogers
    Corrine Rogers

    You are something else. Love your spirit! Love you.

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Laura McGlothlin
    Laura McGlothlin

    I'm sorry - I would have to ask for Aretha Franklin or someone from MY generation!!! ;-) Rock on with the Rock of your salvation! :-)

    12 years ago · Reply
  • Tom Stoerzbach
    Tom Stoerzbach

    Following all your updates and always inspired by the brave and funny person you are.

    12 years ago · Reply