Week by week

I have been remiss in doing any updates and there are changes to update. I have my second physical therapy visit tomorrow and it will be good. I did notice a big difference from my Wednesday and Friday therapy visits. On Wednesday it is after my day of teaching and walking around all day, whereas Friday is first thing in the morning so my energy level is much higher. I also found out the electrical stimulator device I have been using (it is something new) to help bring some of my leg muscles to life will be covered. I was thinking somehow I was going to have to buy it on my own. It works really great on stimulating the muscles acting for the nerves that were and are damaged. What is nice is that I am still making improvements in utilizing my foot and leg. I still am not able to move my left foot to the right or left but I can move it up and down a little. I am looking forward to this warmer weather we are having so I can get outside. I want to get back into cleaning up the cars, taking a walk and just enjoying the summer weather. As I have said before the weekend is coming and once again I am so glad to see it here.

Blogging

Well I haven't put any updates on in a few days. I missed my therapy on Wednesday because of Beth's surgery the day before. I have to arrange rides every morning now to get me to campus. Now my calls for rides basically has doubled and the burden upon others is also going to increase as this past week. I am so thankful that people were so willing to step up and help me out. Unfortunately I caught an infection of some kind from someone and have been fighting it since Thursday afternoon. I had to cancel all of my appointments of clients due to being sick. I also missed my therapy on Friday due to being sick. I think I see a difference in not going to my physical therapy when it comes to my left foot. I am improving though and I am so grateful and I know that I have much to be thankful for and I am. Through it all life is good and life is normal, different but normal.....

Ticket to ride....

Well it was bound to happen sooner or later and I guess it was later. Today I was caught off guard as my ride home from downtown canceled due to illness. I thought no problem I will call someone in reserve and get a ride home. Well such was not to be the case. One by one the rides fell through and so I was sitting there in need of a ride home. So I ended up calling a Taxi service to get home. Oh well I guess it was bound to happen. So now I am home, tired and worn out after another busy day.

Weekend update

There is a lot to say tonight. Friday was my second therapy day I have each week. I pedaled to 1.18 miles and I want so much to reach a quarter which is close now. I am working hard on my balancing exercises. It is strange to try and walk backwards or heal to toe and not be able to stand straight. I mean in my youth I had a hard time doing that but there was a reason why I could not do it. Anyway Saturday was a beautiful day outside and I washed Beth's car up and did a lot of detailing to it. See I have this 'crash cart' for my cars. I cannot begin to tell you how much stuff or the cost of all the things I have on it are. Let it be said that no matter what you want to clean, polish or do on a vehicle or how tight the space is I have the tool or item to apply. It felt so good to clean it up. Then I took the cover off my 'baby', which I call Ladi. She is my 1988 Trans AM and though there was some dust on her the bright red still shined. It use to be when I came home from surgery last July and into August that I could not start her up. See to start her you have to press the clutch 100% down or she will not turn over. Up to September I could not start her up so as I do every fall out comes the battery, cover on until Spring. So I managed to get the battery in her and sat down. To my surprise I pressed the clutch all the way and she started up. What a beautiful sound the flow master exhaust makes! I also managed to paint some of the trim on the bedroom upstairs to try and finish it up. Today we went out to the movies and say Green Zone with Matt Damon. Those who know me know I am a 'Bourne' fanatic. I thought the movie was great. The week looks a bit busy as I prep for my classes. Overall it was a great weekend and was full.

Sunshine

Well today was so wonderful and it was more than just the sunshine. That was a far cry from last night, as my sleeping patterns have been getting worse the last week. Last night was one of the sleepless nights where I was up, down and then up again and then switch positions to try and get rest. Though my night was not that restful my day of teaching was a real upper. Classes and the students were fantastic for interaction. I love the conversation and learning that takes place then. My physical therapy visit is still going strong and I am still trying to make gains whatever they might be.

Funny though how I have such a different perspective on things today about some odd things like my driveway. It can fit four cars in it and I always thought there was not enough room when the children were home and we all drove. Today I had to set garbage out for pickup tomorrow. As I picked up the paper recycle bin which had two weeks worth (I forgot to put it out last week) so it was heavy. As I took a step I would look at the end point, our destination. Each step was slow and methodical so I did not twist my left foot and made sure I picked it so I would not drag it and fall forward. I actually thought how nice it would be to have a shorter driveway. Isn't life funny? Perspective has so much to do with it, I so much want to keep my perspective as a positive one, enjoying the life I have before me and loving those I have in my life.....

Just another day...

Well today was much better as for me and my interactions. Teaching went well and students were interactive for lots of dynamics. I love to see the interactions and growing by all of use learning. I was still worn out at the 3 o'clock time frame. I remembered back in August and the next few months following my surgery. I have no idea if this is just a short term recurrence or going to be my friend again for awhile. No matter I will adjust my life accordingly if I need to. Life has been such an interesting journey the last eight months.

Crash and burn

Today was a crash and burn day. To start off I got a late start to meet some students prior to my teaching. Have you ever had a day where you just seemed to be off track like just not lined up? Well I made it through the day and then I went straight home calling it a day. This is not what I had planned but mentally and emotionally I had to. I started to work on grading and other school work but while working on things I somehow just fell off asleep for about an hour and then woke up. My phone even rang two times and I never heard it. I am looking forward to a restful night and getting my self back into my normal feeling groove....