The week-end after the family wedding it was time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of someone who my my husband had been Best Man for, which meant another trip cross The Pennines.
Once again the weather was glorious and it was a superb occasion held at the same venue that their wedding reception had been. More catching up to be done with familiar and the not so familiar faces.
The day after I received the following email:
"I'm v impressed with all including especially your blog re your progress after your stroke.
I know you will - but do keep it up, It must be a strong encouragement to anyone who finds themselves affected by such a devastating attack. I remember you saying about your dad visiting in hospital & saying,
"Shirley, you're going to get through this".
Well, simply, you are, & your determination is paying solid dividends. I know that you have a very good husband, but with his patience & yours + your blog coupled with your 'let's do it' attitude, is paramount to the
pathway to complete success. And, you're getting nearer that goal all the time.
I also know a little bit more about strokes. Mum as you know had one, but whilst she is now like you now determined to carry on independently at home, mum had hers just after her 80th birthday. With respect the age gap does take away some of the necessity to completely recover & resume full physical activities."
Words of encouragement such as these do a lot for morale, especially when sometimes I give the impression that I'm ok about my situation which certainly has not been the case during the following week.
For the first time in a while I have been in "the depths of despair" and once there it is a long climb out. For two days I have been insufferable in my attitude and no amount of coaxing could bring me back up, although I am very pleased to say that I am back on track now.
In my mind I had decided that I had come to a standstill regarding progress with my hand and fingers and got myself all "wound up" about my situation. At my physio appointment at hospital this week, my Physio alleviated some of my paranoia as she told me that she can still see a slight improvement and I am lucky to have a further appointment with her.
This has given me the kickstart to intensify the relevent exercises which now include two pointed pen tops and an elastic band.
Recovery can be interesting work!
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