Bounce in her step...

WOW! What a great post by Steve! I won't be quite as poetic but I thought I'd share a bit about my short visit with Beta (and Tania) this afternoon.

This girl is transformed from the last time I saw her (well, that was on her last day in the hospital, mind you)! She looks fresh and lively and has a distinct bounce in her step!

She is empowered as, with every day, she is improving in her mobility. She's adapting to her limits, having just worked out a way, together with Stella, to have her climb up her legs onto her lap. She is overjoyed to have slept solid, until 8am, for the first time in years (thanks to the naturopathic remedies). She speaks of the next days and weeks with positive anticipation. Of course, she recognizes that she has many hurdles to overcome but she is looking forward to her increased independance and eventual recovery.

I showed her the Facebook group which she was quite embarrassed and amused by. I scrolled through the 150+ members, many of whom she does not know. I told her that these are people who know of her, at least, via other friends, all of whom simply want to lend her some support. As strange as it is to see this, she seemed appreciative.

I was uplifted by this visit and drove home smiling!

Christina