Yep, little by little every day I see progress! Last night I started going up and down the stairs without holding the railing. My chin isn't as numb, I notice I am pivoting way better, and I've been doing about 20 minutes on my treadmill everyday(although I have to hold on to the railings and I can only do a speed of about half of what I used to). I also am doing a small little free weight routine to try and get these scrawny arms stronger.
I think it is weird that I am still a bit surprised when I shower that I expect my body to feel like it used to (from over 2 years ago). I used to have strong legs from how much I walked - I can't wait to have those strong legs again!
My brain is allowing me to read more and more all of the time. But novels for some reason are just too hard to process. The weird thing is I have no problem reading 10 Chicken Soup short stories with ease.
I don't know if I have already posted that my sister Tara is living with us. Before I found out the cancer spread to my brain I was just really worn out and was getting lonely being at home alone so much so I asked if she would consider coming and living with us. What a God thing. He knew I would need her so much more. Shortly after she came things got worse. I am SOOOOO HAPPY she is here! Thanks Tara for giving up your dream of living on the coast to come and be with me in cold, snowy Red Deer.
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Oh Brenda, this post made me so, so happy! I have been thinking of you and praying for you every day, and I am so relieved to hear that you are feeling better. I am also so very happy that Tara has moved in with you. There is nothing quite like the relationship between sisters - I cannot imagine doing my own journey without mine.
Keep getting better Brenda! You inspire me so very much.
Love, hugs and prayers to you. Hope to see you again soon.
-Audrey
Brenda, it is awesome to hear that you are beginning to feel a little better. I will touch base with you over the weekend. Take care. Angela
Brenda!! It is so good to hear from you!! What an amazing sister you have been blessed with! There is nothing like a true friend - sister! Tara, you are a beautiful woman to walk with and hold Brenda's hand and share in her journey!
You are always in my prayers and I will pray for His will to be!! You are a beautiful, graceful woman, Brenda. To walk this long, winding path He has set you on! I am in awe of you positivity and your strength, your honesty and your transparency!
You are loved!!
Your sister is awesome!
FYI - I just started with exercise and I bet you are stronger than I am! But I have to keep it up because I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis - oh well. I need to get in shape for old age - and to keep up with you!
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