I had my first physical therapy appointment of the year yesterday after my occupational therapy. I knew I’d be exhausted after but I completely underestimated how exhausted I’d actually be. It took me hours to be able to move out of my chair when I got home. Hours!!!! I’m working with a new therapist. She is very nice but she is going to be tough. No different then the other girls I’ve worked with but the difference is she is…
I’m setting up my blog the night before because tomorrow I start my double therapy sessions. First day back in physical therapy so I’m a little scared. Scared because I know it will be hard. On another note, I am always looking for fun new workouts that I can revise to work for me in a chair. I love dance workouts like Cize or Rockin Abs both from Shaun T on Beachbody. I have figured out how to bop in…
I don’t move when I sleep. I’ve slept on my back as long as I can remember. The only thing that moves throughout the night is my head. I may turn to the left or right on the pillow thus leaving the back of my hair slightly knotty yet the front perfect. If it wasn’t for my Marshmallow going under and out of the blankets all night long the bed would look completely undisturbed other then the space where I…
I love my soups. I eat them almost everyday. I have not been 100% plant based lately but Forks Over Knives is still my favorite app for soups and stews. I highly recommend getting the app to anyone. Creamy Carrot Soup Ingredients • ¼ cup cashews • 1 medium onion • 1½ lbs. carrots • 1 red bell pepper • 1 sprig fresh rosemary • 1 sprig fresh thyme • 1 leaf fresh sage • 4 cloves garlic • 1…
I have a few things going on in my thoughts this morning making my heart feel heavy. The thoughts are revolving around a few people in my life that I care deeply about. Unfortunately I can’t do much to help physically, only mentally and spiritually. This brings me back to my sister. My beautiful sister. Years ago I wrote a blog about her right before we attended Spirit Junkie Masterclass 1 together. In the post I talked about how I…
I ended up giving myself an easier week. I needed that. I was too run down trying to do everything. I think I’m feeling somewhat more together again. I love being part of all my activities but in truth they can also take a toll on me. This week I had to pay closer attention and not participate in everything to the fullest. Guess what, my friends are still my friends. No one was offended I cut out early and…
I’m happy to report I have had no strange incidents with my wheelchair, Houdini, this week. My wheelchair might be trying to kill me. However it is only Wednesday and I’m hoping I haven’t spoken too soon. I name all my things: cars, assistive devices, even the TV (although that name was lifted from an episode of Friends). My first rollator name was JJ Walker, the character that said “Dynamite” on Good Times. It was a very heavy sturdy walker…
Meet Hubert He is the Service dog of a woman, Andrea, who participates in therapy every week. She is a lovely woman but her dog, he is amazing. Nothing makes me happier than seeing him. Unlike most Service dogs, Andrea lets him get pet while wearing his hair vest. He gets a lot of love from everyone, especially from me. I conquer occupational, physical and pet therapy all in one day. It was because of this dog I wanted to…
I’m starting to think my wheelchair might be trying to kill me. I feel like the movie Christine by Stephen King except it’s me that is the target. On Saturday once again I got ran over by my wheelchair. I ran myself over with my wheelchair. This time my shirt got caught on the controls again but as it knocked me over it also pinned me up against my balcony door. Since my shirt was caught the wheelchair was still…
It is a gray day here. Windy and rainy. I am in my pajamas and planning on staying this way for the remainder of the day. It has been a rough week for me. I ran myself over with my wheelchair No joke, I’ve fallen again Besides my falls, I have literally scratched up every single wall in my house. I guess in my exhaustion, keeping the wheelchair straight also wasn’t one of my strongest abilities. I am physically spent….
