Today marked a huge milestone for me at physical therapy.  When I arrived, Darlene suggested that we start off the hour by walking with the quad cane.  I was prepared to surpass my personal best but then something made me focus on a different task so I asked Darlene if she would spot me extra close because I wanted to try to take steps without holding onto the walker or the quad cane.  Lo & behold! – I took a step with my left leg and I didn’t falter.  I took a step with my right leg and practically fell over forward.  We were just thrilled – well at least I know that I was – haha!  I was so excited that I think I squealed with laughter for a few times – haha!

When initiating the step with my right leg, I am having trouble controlling the placement of my foot.  My foot tends to pull towards the left and I end up practically stepping on my left foot.  Darlene says that I will need to work on strengthening the muscles in my right hip.

We continued this exercise within the parallel bars and I did fairly well considering.  I definitely do not have my balance under control yet but I can tell that it is better than it was last week.

My homework this week is to do bridges with a five pound wait across my stomach.  Also, I have to bridge while holding a ball or pillow between my knees.

My friend Sheila called me as I am writing this and I told her about my milestone and she reminded me of how we use to scream last year when I simply stood up for 5 seconds!  HaHa!  Slow and steady is definitely my way to go during this journey.

Praise God for my healing!!!!!!!!!!!!!