For the last several days, I have been very tired. The best medicine for that is sleep, so that's what I've been doing in between my phone alarm going off to let me know that it's time for pain medicine.
I met all of the short term goals that the PT assistant set for me. I made a personal goal for myself that I am very happy to say that I have also met. When I get out of bed, I have the walker at the foot of the bed only IF I need it. I am getting out of bed, walking to the bathroom and getting back into bed or my chair WITHOUT using the walker! This afternoon, I even walked to the front door without using the walker! I have a large desk in the entryway that I used as a "crutch" to hold onto. As I've always said about some of my students...we sometimes make them more disabled by giving them tools that they don't need. For my own body, I know that it's time to take the walker away for short distances. I KNOW I can do this!
I'm sitting in my chair in the rec room looking out into our back yard. Within the last 15 minutes, I've seen 3 hummingbirds all enjoying the butterfly bush. They flutter here and there, up and down, back and forth. The hummingbird is my inspiration to wean myself from the walker! I too will be "fluttering" here and there, up and down, back and forth very soon! I will be fluttering with a huge smile on my face because I am so grateful to be getting back some of the skills that have been taken away from me the last several weeks. I promise myself that I will not ever take life for granted. I will always appreciate the little things that we do automatically without thing twice about doing it.
3 comments:
Hi Sharon,
I'm celebrating with you on reaching your milestones and personal goals! You're working so hard, Sharon. I love that about you. Don't forget to rest, also. ;)
I haven't stopped thinking about the visiting RN who was a student at your previous elementary school. Isn't that just like the Lord to orchestrate such an amazing reunion? That really touched my heart. What a thrill it must have been for her to see her beloved speech teacher from elementary school. Likewise, for you to have one of your "kids" in your home, fully grown, and caring for you as a professional nurse. He knows how much you're missing your students and brought one right to your door. I love it!
Continue to enjoy your kitchen, your hummingbirds, your number of steps taken each day...
Thank you for your heart of gratitude,
Darla
We are ALL CELEBRATING with you and your family. You are such an inspiration for everyone. For many of us knowing you has made us stronger and better people. It has given us more strength to make better decisions in our own lives. To push harder through our struggles. Your students have been so blessed and before you know it you will be back with many new ones. The power of Prayer works in many ways. God Bless You and Your Family.
Thank You for that you do
A Friend
Dear Sharon,
Your blog continues to make my heart sing! I absolutely LOVE hearing about the daily progress you are making. Such strength, fortitude, determination, faith.....
As you spoke about seeing the hummingbirds, I remembered reading this and thought of you and how significant the sight of those lovely creatures is for you...
"Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. The hummingbird's delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life's sweetest creation."
May your daily accomplishments continue to bring you hope, joy and celebration...and may laughter fill your soul...after all, YOU too, are a sweet creation!
Special prayers and tons of love,
KB
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