Tuesday, December 6, 2016

A Beginning . . .

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And I did! Weight-bearing at last!  Under the influence of Claui's embroidered message (destined for the Christmas tree but adorning my window sill just now,) I practiced pulling myself to a standing position from my wheelchair to a walker. Eventually I was able to stand unsupported (look, Ma, no hands) and able to stand at a table putting together a puzzle for five minutes.


No pain, a tiny bit of swimmie-headnesss at first, and the therapist feels things are looking good for rapid progress. Walking was not attempted -- perhaps tomorrow.

I will, of course, keep you posted on my progress.


10 comments:

daybreak said...

Hooray...HURRAY!!!

KarenB said...

Halleluia!! In the words of the musical Hamilton, you gonna rise up!

Anvilcloud said...

It's the little things, eh?
The little things become the biggest things.

Janet C said...

I can still remember the pure joy when I was able to walk after breaking my ankle in 4 places. A word of advice, take it slowly. Congratulations!

Barbara Rogers said...

You can do the work, and only you will know the joy of that effort! Congratulations!

Sandra Parshall said...

I remember that 5-minute puzzle. :-) A little thing, but it felt like a triumph. I'm so glad you're making progress.

Stella Jones said...

Well done Vicki!

ArnnKnight said...

Vicki--how wonderful to see good news at any time of day but especially early in the morning when I am just getting caffeinated!!! I am sooooo happy for you--you will be home soon!

Jime said...

Such good news. Mary Poppins got nothing on you girl!!

katy gilmore said...

Oh happy day! Homeward bound🎄Love to you!