I started writing this post last week as I reached my eight month milestone of having Transverse Myelitis. I started out by writing about what I can or cannot do now, but to be honest, it was pretty boring. I’m pretty sure you don’t want to know a monthly update on my condition, even if…
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Driving – Word of the Week
This week my word of the week just has to be driving. I didn’t pick up my new car until Wednesday but I had the wobbles on Tuesday. The last car that I drove I had after not driving for two years and I thought that was nerve wracking, but this was much, much worse….
Seven Months -Transverse Myelitis
I’ve now reached seven months in my recovery from Transverse Myelitis, the cruel condition that took away my ability to walk in just a few hours. On January 1st this year I woke up with pins and needles and by the end of the day I could not feel either my arms or my legs….
Courage
When was the last time you did something courageous? Take a moment to think about that question. I was asked this question earlier this week and my mind instantly went to the fear I felt when I left my daughter in the hands of the surgeon for her major operation. It felt different from her…
I Carried Towels up the Stairs.
I carried some towels upstairs. Such a simple statement don’t you think? This is how I did it. First I grabbed the towels and put them under my right arm. My right arm is the strongest but the bannister on the left hand side of the stairs was fitted for me as it’s stronger, easier…