You all so "get it"!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[qhcrazy]

When I am having a hard day with all of my defecits, I am glad I can come here and KNOW that you all so totally get everything, symptoms, defecits, etc.! The whole "my feet feel like I am standing on rocks, eventhough there are no rocks" is sooooooooo how my feet feel too. I have somewhat good days with my feet and bad days with them. I just wish my toes would stay warm all the time. It's when my toes are cold that walking is such an issue. But, I did ride one of my horses yesterday for the first time, so I am happy that I could ride. I have to reteach myself how to balance and know where my center is when I ride, but at least I can get on and off by myself. I wish all of you recovering the best out of life, and I will frequent this board a lot!!!!!!!! It is so therapeutic to come here and read and post. thank you to all of you who make this possible!

[Tmasgio]

I am so happy you got to ride. It is a good feeling to get back on the horse. Yep adjusting to keep your balance will be tricky for awhile but it will be like second nature again. Just keep your heels down and let it go. The more you use your "new" body the more you will adapt to it and make changes. let go of the past and just move forward and find innovative ways to cope is my motto.

[Joel]

sage advice...A good way to begin the week! (I'll stick with my 3-wheeler though!)
Joel

[8338]

I'm so happy that you found our "family". I was just telling someone today that no one can understand what it is like to be inside of my body except my support group.
As for balance, I am trying to walk straight so that I can walk down the isle and dance with my son at his wedding on June 28.
Barb

[Joel]

Barb, I am SURE that a little wobble in the walk and slowness on the dancefloor will not be noticed!! I'm also sure that your son will be as proud of you as you are of him.
Joel