My palliative care doctor arranged to have physical therapy come out to our house once a week for 4 weeks to help me try and get some strength back in my legs. My legs have felt very weak for a while, and right now, I can’t squat or kneel down and get back up on my own.
Yesterday was my first day. She gave me 6 exercises to do 10 times each and I’m supposed to do them once a day. We did them together yesterday.
I know I shouldn’t be surprised or discouraged. I haven’t done any exercise in the past year because of all that cancer that has spread in my bones and the pain that has caused. I know I have lost a lot muscle from just sitting and laying around this past year.
The goal of this is to strengthen my legs so I won’t have to use my cane as often and so I will be more stable and less likely to fall.
Please pray that I will be thankful for the little things that I can do and not compare it to what I used to be able to do.
God’s got this, and so do you with His help. I’ll be praying for you – for the perseverance to follow through with the exercises, as well as for your bigger concerns you posted about yesterday. I love you, my friend.
Praying
Continuing to lift you up in prayer…
Praying for progress little by little!
I took a screen shot of these exercises and I am going to do them every day with you. I find exercise to be hard, not because of cancer but because of my weight. I will pray for you while doing mine, would you pray for me? Sending my love this morning.
Absolutely! And if there is something specific I can pray for, send me an email. What a great idea!
Good for you Jennifer! Proud you’re working out. It will pay off big time, yes is painful and discouraging but it works wonders. Keep on keeping on. God give you the strength to regain your strength.
Jen, we’re all so proud of your continued fight. You’re doing everything you can do stay positive and keep going. Your will and determination are a testament to your inner strength and your faith in God. We love you and we’re all pulling for you. Remember not to be too hard on yourself. You’re taking baby steps and that’s exactly what you should be doing. Give yourself grace. Love and many, many, many prayers for you my friend, Bonnie
prayers continue
Praying for you, Jennifer. Trusting God to hold you safely as you courageously yield to Him in these trials. Never forget there are so many of us that love you and pray for you, even though you may at times feel alone. You are “never alone,” precious sister. Remember, behind the scenes, we’re here for you. My eternal love, Nancy
I feel like it’s time for some matching head and wrist sweat bands. And Rocky theme music. I’m praying for your inner tiger to come out, friend!
I hope that will help you and not make you to tired. Do it slowly. I am going to try them also. I am out of shape. Hope you could go out and sit in the sun today. It was so nice.