This week has been full of little successes that add up to huge accomplishments for me. I love the thrill of finally being able to do something that I wasn't able to do the day before!
I have been walking around the house today barefoot. I'm sure my sister Lori, or my my friend Cheryl, or my Mom or my brother Curtis or Michael who all saw me the first week I was in the hospital and tried to walk after my stroke with the therapists would be the first people to tell you how huge this is! My sister Cindy saw me almost 3 weeks ago at home and she would tell you that I could not do this then. It took 3 1/2 months to show signs of healing but my foot is finally not pronating inward. I'm watching it carefully though.
I even took a shower today standing up in the master bathroom with glass shower doors. Prior to that has been in the guest bathroom sitting on a shower chair because I was unable to stand up. It's also a challenge because I have to wash my hair with only one hand.
Then I was able to hold the hair dryer in my left hand today for the first time and run a brush through my hair using my right hand at the same time. I was giggling and had to share this with Michael right away.
These little thrills for me make me anxious to see what I'll be able to do tomorrow.
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