This week I went to dinner with two friends from high school that I haven’t seen in a very long time. What was unusual about the evening was all three of us are survivors, one from diabetes and a kidney transplant, one from uterine and breast cancer and me from a stroke--three soldier survivors. Laughs ensued early because we observed every conversation these days begins with 20 minutes of health updates. We had snacks and a cocktail at my house and then walked to a neighborhood restaurant for dinner. Earlier in the week, I practiced the walk with my assistant. I didn’t want to be a burden to my friends not accustomed to dealing with me.
I looked up the common expression “Cloud 9” – it means you are having a heavenly experience, as if you were up on a special cloud. I commented to Bob later that evening that walking to a restaurant with friends, at night made me feel that I was on Cloud10. This ability to walk is 100% attributed to the walker Bob found and purchased in April. It has augmented my life. My point is, find those tools that help you succeed.
