Straight from the Horse's Mouth

Ok everyone, I guess it's time to tell you how old C.K. himself is doing....
I'm home now, after about 4 weeks in WakeMed Rehab (a place I had a love/hate relationship with). It was most important to participate all the same. I learned my basic skills all over again...starting with just sitting up and balance (just like a child I once taught) and moved on up to getting dressed on my own, etc. Basic, but important. Advantage is the wisdom of experience and having done it all before. We moved up the ladder to getting in and out of cars without leg control. Also very difficult at first, but do-able. Basic wheelchair skills were taught and learned including "wheelies". I was surprised that this was a "lesson" (one of the more enjoyable ones!)

So now back at home I have to continue this learning curve of survival. I am lucky to have my Mom right now with me and constant help from Joanne, whenever she has time, which she has been quite steadfast in sacrificing to me needs. So, I am in "good hands".

The front entrance and walk project turned out beautiful thanks to "the gang" and a sweet final finish by good ol' Joe Esmond. Thanks again to everyone who has helped in person or by their financial support. A wheelchair-suitable bathroom is now being established, as well, thanks to help from you folks.

I do still have challenges before me, both mental and physical. I hate seeing the leaves pile up. The landscaper in me is dying to rake them up! The little things everyone does everyday seem like big jobs all of a sudden. Just taking out the trash, for example. Never thought about it until now. But these challenges will force me to become more creative in my thinking and eventually doing. "Necessity is the mother of invention"! Off to "think" on things.....CK

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