Today I had therapy. I have been looking forward to today's session because we were visiting the lap pool. My therapist asked during my initial consultation if I was interested in pool therapy. I whole-heartedly said "yes". Even though I almost drown at a young age I love the water. I can swim, I just don't do well on my front. Partially due to a fear of not being able to breath.
I made the appointment weeks ago and looked forward to it since. The therapy wasn't anything too exciting. I was just happy to be in the pool. My therapist wants me to work out in the water 1-2 times weekly for 30-45mins per visit. I was actually surprised that I wasn't all that tired after swimming a few laps. I was however pretty worn out by the time that I put on my clothes to leave. For the first time in days I felt like I needed my walker.
My therapist said that I looked good using my cane and that I was walking better. She also said that if I practice walking in the pool without "waddling" my limp should go away faster. So I continue to be encouraged at therapy. Each week I gain strength and walking stamina. Soon I will be among the walking again.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Book Report of the Day
Since I have been off I have read A LOT!! By the time I have finished the stack of books my co-workers have brought me I will have read over 2 dozen books. So I decided to do a book report on a recent book that I have read. Which I think that is my new favorite book! If you have a chance READ IT!
The Dive from Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer.
It is a story of a young woman named Carrie Bell. Carrie was born and raised in Madison. She attended UW-Madison and stayed in Madison after graduation. Carrie is lost as to where her life is headed. She still works the job that she had during college and lives in a small campus apartment. Carrie is engaged to her high school sweetheart,but was no longer happy. Only after her fiance's horrible accident is she able to decide where her life is headed. An abrupt conversation with a stranger makes her realize that she is stuck in a rut. Carrie has to decide to either leave her now handicapped fiance or stay by his side. Carrie is torn as to whether she should live in her past (with her same high school friends/fiance) or blaze her own trail into the future. I think that the neatest part of the book is the fact that it is based half in Madison and half in New York City. The author really captures the essence of Madison from the Farmer's Market, to the Paddle and Portage, to the wackiness of State Street. The author also writes in a manner that is very easy to relate to. The reader feels the same emotions that Carrie feels, you are really pulling for Carrie. It is hard to put the book down because you want to see what happens next. You want to know what Carrie's decisions are. Why she made them. Like I said if you have a chance read it!!!
The Dive from Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer.
It is a story of a young woman named Carrie Bell. Carrie was born and raised in Madison. She attended UW-Madison and stayed in Madison after graduation. Carrie is lost as to where her life is headed. She still works the job that she had during college and lives in a small campus apartment. Carrie is engaged to her high school sweetheart,but was no longer happy. Only after her fiance's horrible accident is she able to decide where her life is headed. An abrupt conversation with a stranger makes her realize that she is stuck in a rut. Carrie has to decide to either leave her now handicapped fiance or stay by his side. Carrie is torn as to whether she should live in her past (with her same high school friends/fiance) or blaze her own trail into the future. I think that the neatest part of the book is the fact that it is based half in Madison and half in New York City. The author really captures the essence of Madison from the Farmer's Market, to the Paddle and Portage, to the wackiness of State Street. The author also writes in a manner that is very easy to relate to. The reader feels the same emotions that Carrie feels, you are really pulling for Carrie. It is hard to put the book down because you want to see what happens next. You want to know what Carrie's decisions are. Why she made them. Like I said if you have a chance read it!!!
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