Hi Sally, Do you have a walker? Just wondering as it may help you in church. You would not have to watch where your feet are going so much and you would be able to meet and greet and say hi to the people in your church in stead of just 'passing by'.
I know that I'm okay using my cane when I am with my husband (I can grab for him if necessary) or if I'm only going someplace where there are not many people and I can grab a shopping cart. I went to a mall yesterday to have my eyes tested (yearly event) and I took my walker as I was alone and also wanted to do a little shopping afterward. I feel much more 'secure' with my walker and am able to have a little sit down when I get weary. Off to do some planting of pots in flowers. Nice sunny weather predicted for next few days. Heather in Calgary 61 yrs old and 3.75 yrs into TM ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 8:36 AM Subject: RE: [TMIC] Getting Humble... Rob, I have probably asked this before, but How Do You Work? That's more than I've been able to do yet! I understand your feelings about crowds. With me, it's more that I'm uncomfortable b/c I feel socially 'cut off' from others, b/c I can't talk to people I'm passing - like even in the hallways at church - b/c I feel like I have to concentrate on walking; often I'm looking down to watch my footing. Especially if there's little children running around who might throw me off balance, I feel like I have to focus on my walking, which means ignoring saying hi to people I'm passing. Even during the times that I don't feel like I need my cane, I always use it at church or in crowds of people. Has you wife read the 'spoon theory'? It doesn't tell it all, but it seems to give a pretty good analogy of at least some of our limitations. I got it from someone here, so you've probably seen it; if not I'll post a copy of it. Sally ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.3/824 - Release Date: 5/29/2007 1:01 PM
