Elizabeth’s SCI Blog

Survived the storm

September 20th, 2007

Tuesday Sept. 18 the largest typhoon in 10 years hit the shores of China. We survived just fine. The rain washed away the pollution and we were able to take advantage of our view. This week has been good. The bad weather affects my blood pressure so I wasn’t my best. Either that or I did WAY too much this weekend, probably both. Needless to say my adventures are no longer going to be back to back with no time to breathe. We had a great time though. The opera was nice, the staff treated us like royalty. For the most part we understood what was going on. I really enjoyed it! We didn’t make it to church Sunday morning, 6:00 am came pretty early. We did however make it to the fancy shopping mall where they sold Gucci, Fendi, Dior, and what not, but the prices where the same as in the states. Then we went to the West Lake which was really beautiful. Most of it was accessible, except as a quad pushing myself was pretty much out of the question. Sunday was very tough on me emotionally. I like to be in “control” I guess you could say, and between the language barrier, the confusion with the drivers, and being pushed all day, it was more than I could cope with. Even after everything I’ve been though I felt very defeated! It reminded me of how much I have to depend on others, and reinforced the whole reason I’m here. I had a reality check and realized that I have to focus all of my energy on my treatment.I will still go out, but probably shorter trips. oh to be able to take my powerchair. This is one thing that needs to be addressed, a wheelchair accessible van!

I have my 3rd spinal injection today. I have noticed a few changes. I am sweating a lot, plus the small of my back is sweating as well. Baby steps. I really hope to find a PT that works me as hard as they do here! Until next time.

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