Each day I worked harder and each day I got better
People go to physical therapy when they break an arm or leg, but I never thought about permanent or partial paralysis. I had always thought I was a hard worker. After all I had worked retail starting at the bottom and working my way into an Assista[...]
You know when things happen to people, everyone wants to be so positive.
I guess that is what’s best, right?
But, is it always what they want to hear?
For instance, I told you I would save the bathroom for another story, so here it is….
If you’ve spent any time in the hospital at all yo[...]
When I did finally start coming around I remember feeling my fingers on my right hand cutting into my palm. I remember asking my husband to put something in my hand so it would stop hurting. It seemed after surgery all was well. I could move my arm, fingers, leg and toes, but then something happe[...]
We arrived early at the hospital for check-in. More blood work, vitals and another mini-MRI.
They were doing an open craniotomy. I would be awake just enough to feel some small electric shock waves sent to my right side. Would I know what was going on? Maybe, I might even remember this after s[...]
After the MRI we went home.... I really don't remember the drive. I was numb. If I hadn't seen the brain tumor on the screen myself, I would swear they had the wrong person.
Our daughter had just flown out of town that morning and before we knew it she was flying back. It was best we all be toget[...]
How long had I been dragging my leg? Why didn't I notice the toe of my slipper gone and the stuffing coming out? When I fell out of shower was I really that tired? Were the bruises on my arms and legs, clumsy? But, when I came staggering in from the deck, falling into the counter and slamming my arm[...]