Yesterday at RIC started in the pool with Kelly, who I hadn’t met before. She pushed me to use the walker and also do some side stepping, which combined works all the muscle groups in my legs. I’ll post a video of walking backwards in a sec.
In therapy/training (I prefer calling it training but am afraid I’ll confuse people) with Tiffany, I walked on the treadmill for a while then did some stretching and strengthening exercises. Good workout - I was pooped afterwards.
Last night my parents, Rebecca and I grilled out on the rooftop of my apartment building and then played some Rummikub. Good times.
While my mom and Rebecca were up in the apartment, my dad and I had a good talk about things. I had been feeling pretty down the last few days. While my parents and Rebecca were encouraged by how I had spent so much of the day using my walker instead of the wheelchair, all I saw was the prospect of a very difficult life. I don’t want every small task to be a workout, but that’s the way it is right now.
Anyway, my dad gave me a good inspirational talk. He told me how I could (and should) use this as an opportunity to be an advocate for others who are going through the same thing. While he was talking, a song was playing on my iPad and it couldn’t have been more prophetic. Only certain people like this type of music, but I like it and the message was perfect for the discussion. Flux Pavilion’s “I Can’t Stop”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q9rewnLFYw
Well it’s a rollercoaster of emotion with me but I’m once again motivated. I want to make a difference in this world. As I’ve said before, hopefully what happened to me will allow me to have MORE of an impact on the world, not less. The only way that makes sense is if I use what’s happened to me as a way of impact. I will. I just have to figure it out.
God bless and g’night!
Chip
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