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Posted 2016-07-17T18:02:34Z

What Day Is It?

One of the beauties of summer break is the luxury of forgetting the days. This is occasionally inconvenient, but for the most part I'm really enjoying the opportunity to wake up each morning, make myself a cup of coffee, and stand stretching my legs with nothing on my mind other than reading and walking as much as possible. With those reduced responsibilities, I've been able to increase my time on my feet without my braces, and I'm really excited about this new development.

On Friday I walked a couple dozen meters with Anja lightly holding my left hand while I used my right stick and put the majority of my weight on my legs. I was delighted with this new progress. I used her hand for balance, but barely any weight went to my left arm as my right leg remembered what it was made to do. 

The rest of the week really is a bit of a blur as I spent the majority of my time standing, reading, or walking without my braces. Full disclosure, there was also a fair amount of YouTube too, but that's the story of my life. As I push myself to new limits physically, I'm finding that I'm more frequently exhausted by the exertion. I'm going to power through the next week anticipating yet more progress.

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Comments (7)

  • Patricia Rogers
    Patricia Rogers

    You go, Laura. Love, Granny

    9 years ago · Reply
  • Chuck Felton
    Chuck Felton

    That is so encouraging.

    9 years ago · Reply
  • Carol Bonham
    Carol Bonham

    Happy dance!! 💃

    9 years ago · Reply
  • Shannon Batson
    Shannon Batson

    Always happy tears to hear progress my friend!

    9 years ago · Reply
  • Corrine Rogers
    Corrine Rogers

    Dear Laura. You were my inspiration on Friday as I endured a some times painful 11 mile hike through so much beauty in Glacier National Park to support my cousin's cancer battles. Kept thinking if Laura can push forward in her "hike" I can do this. Love you and if your ears are burning, it's because I'm enjoying the company of your Mom, Dad, and Granny.

    9 years ago · Reply
  • Gloria Crawford
    Gloria Crawford

    Good for you, Laura! Glad that you are getting more time to read, also! May you continue to see God providing for you as you serve at BFA. We are certainly going to miss being there when the school year begins....

    9 years ago · Reply
  • Diana Stoerzbach
    Diana Stoerzbach

    I'm so proud of your constant work to improve! You are an inspiration to us all! I am also firmly convinced that God gives you the strength AND the desire to push forward because He knows the things He has for you!! Keep going, Laura! Great things are in store! :-) <3 <3

    9 years ago · Reply