Today is Labor Day...a good time to reflect on what I was doing last year on this day, and what I expect to be doing next year. Perhaps mountain climbing is too optimistic, but a good long swim across a sparkling lake sounds pretty realistic. It will be interesting to reflect on all this from a year's vantage point. And to celebrate my newly found inch and half of height. (Really....I am 1.5 inches taller) So watch out tall people of the world....I'm catching up.
The time when I can get around without the walker is now within sight. I've had 3 good walks today, all about 15 minutes long. And the most recent one was the first time I could actually think of something else while I was walking. The weather this weekend has been spectacular, so the walks have been especially enjoyable.
In addition to a Jewett Brace, which prevents me from bending over at all, I am also wearing a device around my middle called an electronic stimulator. It sends out an electric pulse from front to back, which is supposed to encourage bone to heal faster. I need to wear it for 4 hours per day, and often do when I'm out walking. It beeps continuously, so I'm not planning on it on any airline flights in the near future. Homeland Security will be hauling me off for sure. I look like a superhero who had a really bad day with all these devices, but it certainly is an interesting conversation starter.
Again, a big thank you to all you who are checking this blog, and concerned with my progress. I am creating a wall of cards in my bedroom. I think I have almost 100, and each one is reminder of the remarkable web of connections we each enjoy, but often forget about until we need them most.
Ellen
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Hi Ellen--it's great to see your update. What a grueling journey but sounds like real progress is being made. Your voice mail was wonderful and I'd love to visit when the time is right. Enjoy this spectacular weather with those miraculous walks! Lots of love!
Ellen,
I'm so glad to hear that you were able to be outside, actually walking, in the beautiful weather this weekend. The gusty wind, crystal-clear air, and "it's definitely fall" angle to the sun created a special sense of God's power--not to be missed.
Your saga surely puts my occasional back pain in perspective! It's good that you're imagining what you'll be doing this time next year--"this too shall pass," and before you know it you'll have to consciously call to mind all of what you've been through.
As for your height gain, congrats on joining us tall folks!
You're still in our prayers.
so I managed to finally post but got it on the wrong day -- you'll have to read back to see what I had to say!
J
I'm REALLY jealous about the height thing...almost makes me wish I was filled with rods...well, not quite. I am delighted to be getting regular updates from Julia on your progress and I am sending you love and warmest wishes, along with prayers, positive energy and all the good karma I can muster these days!
Hi Ellen--wow, this was terrifice to see your posting to the update yourself; progress, right? Certainly sounds like quite an adventure, and I am delighted to hear that you are up and about. It was great to hear your voice on my voicemail last week, and the thank you note was totally unnecessary, but very pleasing nonetheless. It sounds like friends and family are really taking care of you - and you deserve it. It's what you would do for each of us if the situation was reversed. I'd love to visit if you feel it's appropriate. I'll wait awhile until it feels right. Enjoy this wonderfully, warm sunny weather while taking those walks! Love! Martha
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