Is it finally over?

I finished my post surgery physical therapy.
I’ve been doing physical therapy now for almost fourteen months. Almost continuously. So it feels good to be done for now. 
My right knee never did get much straighter though. It’s still about ten degrees from straight while I’m standing. It’s frustrating, but it looks like something I’m just going to have [...]

Small setback

My R.A. is making my drawing class very difficult. While drawing, you need to use your whole arm. Not just your wrist. My professor keeps saying “Draw with your shoulder.” My shoulder wants to yell back “Leave me out of this!”
Even the thirty second drawings have been hard for me. I’m trying to grin and [...]

My new life

So many little things have been happening lately.
I can make it to the living room in time to answer the phone when it rings. I had gotten to the point where I never even bothered attempting it.
I’ve stopped watching and monitoring every drop of liquid I drink in fear of needing too many trips to [...]

Hallelujah

I can take showers now. Honest to God, standing up, fifteen minute long normal showers.
It’s been so long since I’ve been able to do that. I’m always on a shower seat or in a bath. I know its a very small thing, but it made me feel human again. It must be close to four [...]

Back to school

I’ve been out of the loop due to a dodgy Internet card, but I’ve finally gotten a new one.
Things have improved alot since I last wrote. My hip pain has decreased. A mixture of physical therapy and drugs are finally giving me some relief.
I have been getting out alot lately. It still feels odd to [...]