Time for a cane

I am happy to say I have started to use a cane and it has been quite useful! It helps my balance and my confidence - this is walking with out my AFO's like I like to do sometimes. This is part of the acceptance I have talked about.  I am really glad my physical therapist suggested it. I have also noticed when people see me with a cane they give me more room to walk through a crowded room, etc. I think it will let people know someone who has trouble walking is here and needs to find a chair like when we went to the movies this weekend.This is not a loss it is a gain and I am grateful to have it and have a little more freedom using it. Might sound strange to some. Never judge another until you have walked or in my case stumbled in their shoes.




Lord I am so incredibly grateful for the physical therapist that you have brought in to my life here and how much knowledge she has about CMT. I love working with her she is a good listener and has deep compassion. She was the bright spot of my day. I pray Lord that you will give me an opportunity to share you with her. Please give me discernment and help me tell her who you are in my life. Your such a great and awesome God and I want to share that with others so badly. I know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Amen

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  1. UnknownApril 10, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    Amen! Thank you for sharing your prayer with us.
    I'm so glad the cane is working well for you. Whenever we find something that helps us through our journey it's a victory!

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    1. MauigirlApril 10, 2015 at 7:28 PM

      Thank you so much for commenting! Sometimes I feel like I am talking to myself, It means a lot Kim thank you.

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