Since March I have had a few issues with my right side…mostly it is not working for me the way I would like or like it used to.
I have started physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, hoping that I will get some movement back.
I guess I should describe the lack of movement I now face.
Right arm
All but a club at this point- trying to squeeze and make a fist is virtually impossible and my arm sits in the fetal position a good portion of the day...I have been pretty decent about stretching and moving my whole arm above my head. But it is painful and a tough stretch.
In fact is has gotten kind of rough so rough that, I have resorted to Paul doing my hair in the morning. He does a pretty decent job, but it tough when it is not your hair…but we keep moving forward and doing my hair! Cause that is what you do!
Right Leg
Ehhh-yeah…so I have fallen a few times- and gotten back up for some more. Hell I even fell at Costco; you would think that a least some would have bought me a hotdog for good measure and maybe they thought I was so famished that I could barley walk… Nevertheless, my leg provides a limp or a gimp, whichever, I drag my foot when I get tired, so running is a bit out of the question… for now.
And the good ol’ Speech…
Well- I find a loss for words occasionally. Some say it is the drugs, some say it is the tumor, some say it is the radiation…who knows- maybe it’s a bit of it all.
I struggle with words, especially when I get tired. At the end of a long day who wants to talk anyway…?
Overall- what can I say…I continue on and just be positive and have to look at is this way........…
my left side works!
Marni, I have never met you before but I know your husband through work. First of all, you are amazingly strong. Second of all, when I was talking to Paul one day about you I could tell how much love you two had for each other...when I read this post about him doing your hair in the morning...wow. You guys are awesome. And btw: Costco hot dogs rock. I would have bought you one. :) Stay strong!!
ReplyDeleteMarni my love, always with a great sense of humor. You and Paul are such an inspiration of what true committment means. God bless you both. You Marni are a strong warrior. Keep up the good fight. I wish I could get out to SD. I will try this winter to do that. I miss you girl. You are always in my heart. Love you Cheryl Merrifield PS i am using my friend Dons google acct.
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