Last week my Mom,brother and I went to IU Northwest in beautiful Gary. I was going finish school at IUN ...So I thought. For the same exact major they will only give me 18 of my 94 credits!!! Iwas so pissed...I thought to myself... all the time,hard work and money just to name a few for 18 measley credits?! NO...I am back to the drawing board for school. I will most likely take what I can online and one day when I can go back to Bloomington I will. I mean, I could very easily get some job one day that you dont need a degree for. Many people with life changing surgery do that at times. What happened to me is not gonna stop me. I have never really done "normal" things in my life. So far, I have accomplished more than alot of people do in a lifetime in 23 years...Sooo. Guess what? I am not even CLOSE to being done. Just to prove I can still "do it". I aced the poli sci class I was working on finishing from last year...BOOYAH!
Also, I am done with therapy at Saint Anthonys...The physical therapist says I am not making much progress...She is full of it! Seriously though. She is the expert right? Then she should now how inconsistent I am and how long my recovery will be. One month I could improve 1% and the next month I could improve 50%. Since March, everyone has been wrong and sorry to break to them...Thay STILL are. I must...well ...my situation is rare...I have retained almost all of my strength but my control or lack coordination(ataxia) is my major problem and it soooo severe. My balance is getting better but you would lose your balance to If your body moved uncontrollably. So as far as not improving. I know I am not even half way to how much I have to improve. Luckily I am continuing with the "hippotherapy",interactivve metranome and soon enough pool therapy...I cannot wait! and It will feel great to prove St Anthonys wrong!
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Where there is a will there is a way. Once you truly commit yourself that you can face anything that comes your way you will. A commitment is never giving yourself the time to sway away, you give your all in good times and in bad.
Nothing we do or face in life is a waste of time. It is a valuable lesson that we are supposed to learn from even if it sucks so bad we could explode.
Keeping our minds positive takes alot of work and the energy it feeds us is much more productive than the fear of the unknown. After all what is the worst that can happen? You have already faced one of the worst situations and now the work you have to do is to keep pressing on for your self. Not to worry what everyone else is doing or where they are going. It is Johns' turn to succeed. Your mind is a powerful thing. Use it to overcome any obstacle that may come your way. Relax and don't worry. Remember to worry, is a choice. Relax and let your mind think about where it will take you next. The answers will come. You will see.
Hi John, It sounds like you are making some big strides in your recovery. I would hope I could give my kids the determination and positive attitude you have always possessed.
I really liked reading your blog. You are an inspiration and reminder to me to keep working to better myself. I'm going to read some parts of it to the kids. They often ask how you are doing. This is a great way for us to know what is going on in your life.
I know Mike is planning on visiting in the next few weeks after work one day. The kids and I will visit once school is out, sometime in June. Keep doing what your doing and we will see you soon. Tell your Mom we say Hi. Jennifer
That is wonderful Jendunn! Thank you so much and I hope you and the kids are well! Say hi! from me!
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