[Cinci-nfb] DK update

[Judy Rudig]

Deborah,Thanks so much for the update.  You are definitely on the mend.  I will call you sometime next week to see how you are doing.Take care,Judy Rudig

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 DK updateCincinnati NFB,A few have asked for an update on me and thus I am writing this message.  First, I want publicly to thank Judy Rudig and Annie McEachirn, our WeCare team, for making me feel so valued and connected.  Coming to Florida to recover was necessary both because I could not function as a wheelchair user in a four-story townhouse and, secondly, my daughter lives 2 miles from me here and I often need help.In the beginning, I experienced what genuine helplessness looks like and I did not embrace it very graciously.Each day, I have increased ability and energy and Although there is a certain satisfaction in learning to dance around in my wheelchair,I fervently hope my time in it is coming to an end sometime soon.Next week, I will find out if my bone has healed sufficiently to allow my weight-bearing therapy to begin.  No one seems able to tell me how long it takes from beginning weight-bearing to actual walking, but I’m guessing a month or two.My daughter is driving to Cincinnati as I write this.  The plan is that she will begin packing up my apartment, bringing some items here to Florida, and leaving the rest for movers to put into storage.   As soon as I am able, I will be coming to Cincinnati to find a new place to live.My next place will be much smaller, so I am eliminating as much as possible.  If anyone is looking for any small pieces of furniture or small appliances, do please let me know.  Chances are I have what you need and will sell at a very low price!But she will only be there for a few days, so don’t mull it over for too long!If you have ever wondered how a person in a wheelchair can load the dishwasher or do the laundry, I can now tell you.  The answer is very very very slowly!  Tasks that usually take me five minutes can easily occupy a few hours and leave me exhausted.It is all, however, interesting and enlightening and material for future writing.Have a great meeting tomorrow and/or a great time in Washington.Be kind to one another.Deborah
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