Today when I went to physical therapy it was 108 degrees.  I arrived a few moments early so I maneuvered my chair near the water dispenser.  A few moments later, this hefty man came in with sweat on his brow and made a bee-line to the dispenser.  He pulled out a cup and looked at the cup as if it had broken off in his hand before coming all the way out of the dispenser.  When he realized that the cup size was half the size of a shot glass all he could say was “hmph, hmph, hmph” and he and I both burst into laughter at the ridiculousness of the size of the cups.   Come on West Point, now you know this is silly.   Can we get adult sized cups up in this joint….pleaaaase!

NR:  This has been a great week at physical therapy with regard to my progress.  I am being transitioned from the walker to the use of canes.  I have to really focus on my core strength and my balance.  When I lose my balance, I seem to fall backward so I have to work on transferring and shifting my weight forward onto my toes… but not so much so that I go flying forward.  This past Tuesday, June 26th was the first time that I tried walking with the canes.  I have to admit that I was terrified at first.  Not terrified that I would fall but terrified that I would fail.  But PRAISE BE TO GOD, I CAN DO ALL THINGS THRU CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME.  I did it, it was not pretty but I did it.

I have posted a video clip of today’s session.  Just click on the link above and to the right Video Clips of Progress.

Today when I got to therapy, we did the same exercise and Darlene stated immediately that I looked stronger doing the exercise today than I did on Tuesday.   And I did, indeed, feel stronger and more confident today.  I wasn’t as fearful today either.    I must remember to confess that GOD HAS NOT GIVEN ME THE SPIRIT OF FEAR.