24 September 2016

If there’s one thing I’m not, it’s a quitter!

Remember that doctor said

I’d never walk again?

Well, after two weeks in a specialist rehab unit, yesterday I stood up from my wheelchair on my own! Next, I’m learning to walk with a frame.

It’s harder than it looks, pushing it forward, shuffling a couple of steps.

And physio is intensive. I have six 45-minute sessions every day, and I’m exhausted after the first 20

minutes or so. But I won’t give up. After I get the hang of the frame, I’ll tackle stairs. I have to exercise my tongue, too, learn to swallow, hold a fork and feed myself.

I’m right-handed, so need to practise using my left for things now.

Ian and Mum have been great, learning how they’ll need to help me once I’m home.

I’m so grateful. But I know how hard it’ll be and don’t want to be a burden.

It’s made me more determined to get back on my feet.

If there’s one thing I’m not, it’s a quitter!

Next I’m going to tackle the stairs