ow. Long time no see, huh? You'd think a web designer (even brain-
damaged) wouldn't let his domain lapse.. My apologies to anyone who
visited the other day only to get a strange error screen. It's been a
long time and there are many things to cover-- some good, some bad.
Bad things first. I did spend 4 days in April in the hospital. I
developed a blood clot in my left leg. Turns out I have a genetic
condition that makes me more prone to blood clots. This sounds scary
but is easily manageable; I'll be on blood thinners for a few years
and need to avoid inactivity. That second part has become more
difficult cause of my recent weight gain (many people say I look
better now). I now weigh about 170 and can actually float in the pool
(an interesting and enjoyable benefit). My BMI is still in the
healthy range and I'm working to keep it there. I know I've said this
before, but that was the last trip to the hospital, serious this
time. The other bit of bad news, the doctor doesn't expect me to
recover the use of my left hand. This was heartbreaking for about 5
minutes until I decided he was wrong. I've started working with an
occupational therapist in Winston-Salem. We're using a hand device
that lets me do therapy while getting electrical stimulation. The
therapist doesn't believe the device will lead to full recovery of my
hand, she does think it may let me regain the ability to open my left
hand and grasp objects. I'm going to rent the device for a few months
and continue therapy on my own at home.
Okay, onto the good things that have happened since last post. Tomoka
came to visit for 2 weeks in April and that was wonderful. We
attended Lisa's (co-worker) wedding, so I got to introduce Tomoka to
everyone and finally see the new work-place (it is awesome.) Tomoka
is coming for 2 weeks in September which is greatly anticipated (and will
give us time to plan a more permanent stay). I've been doing a lot of work
at church with Meg, a music therapist. She's getting me to move my left
arm more,read treble clef and play piano. I occasionally inflict my
singing on her. We are making good progress (except for the singing)
and had a great break-through on May 20th when we realized I CAN
WALK! I've been walking everyday since then. I'm still slow and
working on things like posture/balance and the ability to get up and
down steps on my own. I've joined the YMCA and workout with Dad a
couple times a week. So that's great news. I still have a long way
to go, and we have a plan for getting there. Hope you are well.
I'll be here counting the days until Tomoka comes.
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Jamie,
When you are in Winston and need a break remember that Randy and I serve churches not far from both Baptist and Forsyth. We would be glad to provide a place of rest. I continue to pray for you daily. Keep working on that hand. Love you.
Kathie
Jamie, If anyone can get that hand going -- you can. I was looking at our wedding pictures last night -- saw you and William acting like goofballs -- what a suprise. So Jack and I have been married ten years now -- and you and William are still goofballs -- just older. So pleased with your good progress and still praying for your full recovery. So happy for you and your fiance. I can't wait to come to your wedding! Much love, Jane
Thanks for the update. I know that you can conquer anything you want as evidenced by your many successes over the past year. You remain in our prayers. Love, m
Well, well...glad to see the update.
That'll buy you a few weeks until I get on you about it again!
Maybe you can get in here and hang out with us for a day...catch up on all the goings on around here.
Oh, and I've reopened my WOW account...woohoo!
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