Alex will walk again

Before you Know it, its past you by.. so you can’t wait for things to happen, sometimes you have to make them happen.. you do find yourself waiting for your plans (your perfect life) to work, what you don’t realize is life is happening around you.. life goes on, you can change your plans, but you can’t change whats happened, look to the future.. don’t dwell on the past - you make your choice’s you make your mistakes.. the mistakes that you have made help to build who you are.. don’t try and hide your faults.. they are what make you. Before my accident i was looking at.. saving for a house over in spain, i had even picked the type that i wanted… just one of my many plans, i just needed a couple of contracts to get a deposit.. now although i could still achieve that goal.. i don’t think that a cave is that wheel chair friendly! but then.. instead of just sitting back and just waiting for my legs to work, i am “trying” to do something about it.. with many set backs… even the weather now.. but again, sometimes its only you that can move thing along.. it’s your one chance.. try not to mess it up too much.. i did a little.. but nothing i can’t change with a little hard graft..

To start off this year, i am not %100.. i have a bad throat/chest and a blocked nose.. as has most of the country.. besides this Physiotherapy has started, if i don’t keep going i wont keep improving, but at the same time trying not to over do things… today we went back over an old routine, stretching, sitting, stabilizing, transfers and standing (in my chair) and i actually did one of the best transfers.. so not all bad.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday i am also back at standing start.. following this i am looking for a home programme. Things are moving forward and improving all the time.

A new year.. a new routine, i will now be looking into a different physio, using the most out of what i now know and the equipment and space that i will soon have.. keeping Stephen Barwise(who has seen me move my goal’s from fantasy to reality) and using an additional physio  here at least another two times per week, especially with so many variables with standing start now.. from time taken travelling between 1.5-4hrs each way.. meeting the tight two hour slots, wear and tear on vehicle (over £1000 so far just on break downs..) the physio itself is very good, but by using a home programme, i will be able to maintain more physiotheropy for longer.

We will walk

My FES is a life saver, when i can’t get to or have physio i still have the use of my bike - maintaining the muscle mass and bone density throughout my legs, also helps keep my mind awake - i do recommend it to anyone who finds getting physio difficult - that and standing will help no end

I am “classed” as tetraplegic/quadriplegic.. but have written this complete site myself with my own hands.. and as you can see - i can stand! it just shows you how far a positive attitude takes you..

Ms Maasdam - thank you so much, for all your help without the help and support of everyone my recovery would be so much harder. The Ms Westerdam are now having a sponsored party on board - you need to have fun too. The Ms prinsendam is also fundraising more info to follow

Last night i was sent a link…(click on.. FAQ For ADULT Family and friends then - question 2 on the link) my heart sank while reading the article.. only because i’ve heard it all too often.. and i have already proved them WRONG, what i and many other people in similar situations are going through.. its difficult enough to stay positive! it shows real strength of character, on just a daily basis - i can stay strong and i WILL continue on to my goal - and i AM going to walk again.. yes i have a spinal injury and yes not many people do recover… i am and i will. A negative attitude does not help .. each day i push the medical boundries further and i reach new heights - for someone to then tell me to just give up… to give in - that nothing more will improve - all i can say is bollocks! WATCH ME again not to prove some stranger wrong! but for my own independance.. i can not and will not stay as i am - i have been (slowly) improving since my accident, i will continue to - if you need proof READ MY SITE… i am living proof that with a little positive attitude.. you can and will improve. Anyone in a similar situation, NEVER give up, don’t listen to negative people - stay positive, keep working and you will improve.

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