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wzzzzup

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Been alot of bad and good since my last post. I had to have my dear friend Buck(german shepherd) put to sleep last Friday,hardest decision I've ever made in my life! He was 16 and was having trouble and needed help:(

The good part of the past week is I went to my aunts house 50 miles from here,drove by myself and went swimming in her pool which I didn't think I'd be able to accomplish.Practically grew up in a pool and was pleasantly surprised to be able to swim!So far the best rehab and exercise I've had on my affected arm!

Physical therapy is going great,he has me doing alot of hand stuff,flipping over magazines and stacking them is very good, and my hand seems to be more interested to joining into everyday life,glad to have it along!That with the weights for the arm make for good sessions.Really glad to be back in therapy!Puts a little more structure into my life! Been so hot here I feel like a shut in,hate summer!well I hate the humidity.Wish so much for the old family vacations in upstate New York,on schroon lake,cool evenings and beautiful days on the lake.What a wonderful time in my life and I'm so grateful I didn't lose the memories from the stroke!Can add that to the list of things that make me lucky that the damage wasn't worse!

Not much else to report for the week,still waiting on disability benefits,the wait goes on!

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bstockman

Hi Bill, So sorry to hear of your loss. We have a malmute that is at least 14.. we adopted/rescued her 7 years ago. She is really starting to show her age this year. She still eats and enjoys life ...

 

I am happy for your progress in PT. It seems the more you repeat an action the easier it becomes as the brain re wires and learns.

 

I know several others on site swim and do water therapy, seems to be easier to move in water. Does your PT have a pool or the YMCA have some type of water exercise program you could join.

 

Happy for your good memories

 

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jwatrous

Iagree as memories of a good childhood are rewarding as I, too spent all my summers on a lake

Guess, these great memories have helped me survive my stroke

June

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cindy

Hi Bill,

I'm sorry you had to put him down. I had a horse that I had to make the decision to put down a couple of years ago. He was 36 which is pretty old for a horse as 16 is for a large dog. It was not an easy decision so I understand how difficult it is. He was the best horse I ever owned and had him since he was 12.

 

When I started to heal from it, I just kept thinking what a good life he had with me. He could have had a rotten one and not taken care of the way he was by someone else.

 

AND.......I'm glad you can still swim. My husband used to swim all the time as we live in a condo that has a pool. He still goes down there but can't swim again yet. He sinks!....so he uses a noodle and stays in the shallow end unless I'm with him.

Take Care..... :)

Cindy

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