The Routine of Recovery

 

Chicken soup from friends!

I lay in bed this morning and thought about my day realizing that my only task was to do my hourly exercises and my twice a day exercises.  It was not a thought that made me bounce out of bed!  Plus taking morning, noon, and nighttime medications.  And making the effort of taking a shower sitting on the shower seat and knowing it is past time for a shampoo—which I think I will do at the kitchen sink.

Yesterday, Shilpa, my home physical therapist for two weeks, came and did my first session.  She adjusted my walker, gave me lots of work to do, and was not easy on me!  But that is her job.  She will come back later this week.  My work with children with learning disabilities has made me think about skills like auditory and visual memory.  I have realized that I don’t have the skill of a good motor memory.  It is hard for me to remember exercises so when she comes again, I will need correction I am sure.

Jim and I had our first date 63 years ago.  And now it has come to his getting my compression stockings on in the morning and helping me take my shower and get dressed.  How thankful I am for his help.  He has been so patient and loving and I am grateful!