Sleep well
I'm about to fall asleep for the night, and I think it's going to be a deep sleep. After I put in a lot of work in PT, Andy usually tells me, "You'll sleep well this night," while I pant in exhaustion. Today was no exception. When Andy is on my therapy schedule with Alex, I know it's going to be tough. Before Andy showed up, Alex brought out the oilenberger - a kind of walking frame with raised arm rests to support my weight. It's a slightly terrifying contraption for someone who struggles to support their own weight, but Alex told me she had a poster with the slogan, "We can do it" to motivate her everyday. I then gave her a brief history lesson of Rosie the Riveter before agreeing that with her help I could take a few steps with the oilenberger. I surprised myself and made it ten meters - an incredible distance well over double what I've done before.
Please keep praying for strength as I use my legs as much as possible. Please pray also for return of feeling everywhere below the waist.
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Great job Laura!!! We are praying daily for your healing as well as the strength, energy and joy needed to complete the hard work that faces you each step of the way. God is faithful and so blessed by your desire to give Him the glory, as well as, your willingness to work hard. We LOVE YOU!!! - Karin, Tom and all the kiddos!
Sleep well. I really enjoyed visiting with you Sunday.
You can do anything and beyond that that they ask you to do. Love, Granny
You always come through with an update about the time I'm getting really concerned. Good work, lady. Big hugs!
Hi Laura, Blessings from Chicago. I am Kristen's nurse midwife. I wanted to tell you that I have prayed for you and just prayed for you. God is our Great Physician and nothing is impossible with Him. I have seen Him do miracle in my nurse-midwifery practice. I pray that God will heal you and that you will be able to walk again. But more important is that He will be glorified in your life. Many blessings to you sister in Christ, Doris Cherwenka Romans
Way to tackle the oilenberger Laura!
Ten meters. Tears in eyes.
Way to go Laura. We continue to pray for you! I remember doing that myself. Just learning to stand in a standing box was an effort, but ten steps----that is fabulous. Blessings to you!