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To Be Able To Walk Is a Gift

Is really a gift. I took thirty steps today. The baby just laughed 12/18/2021

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Eve Roper

Date: 12/20/2021 6:33:00 PM

Congratulations, Panagiota, you are healing well just baby steps.visit to the neurologist today was positive, My forgetfulness, tremors, balance, and seizure symptoms are from the effects from the removal of the tumor years ago. which I already knew. The good news is No Parkinson, Dementia, or Alzheimer's Disease. in which I was concern. He said I tested higher than normal on the memory test. and all the other tests came back normal. My Christmas Gift ... Happy holidays my friend

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/20/2021 8:24:00 PM

Dear Eve, I hug you from mies away and share some some sparkling cider at the great news you received!! I had symptoms similar to yours fifteen years ago, my Balance was off. A chiropractor got me walking normally again. May you feel better soon, Eve! Love,Panagiota xoxo

John Watt

Date: 12/20/2021 1:46:00 PM

I celebrate every one of your 30 steps, and all other steps that follow. We do get so used to abilities they get taken for granted, until we no longer have them. Glad to hear you are making progress, if I know you, you'll be dancing again soon. Hugs ~ John

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/20/2021 2:54:00 PM

John...just expanded to 80 steps. I do want to samba again. I was writing Jenn...be sure to thank God you have that great ability to walk. Think of vision and hearing, too. Its east to go through life complaining about our fellow poets. I say, knock it off, right now! Get on with your life...practice the attitude of gratitude...love, Pangie xxx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/20/2021 12:13:00 AM

Great news Pangie, you're getting there. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/20/2021 2:59:00 AM

An uphill battle Tom. As you walk you experriencce yet more pain. There are so many nerves involved. Had no idea I broke the biggest bone in my body. The thigh bone or the femur, )) Pangie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/19/2021 9:43:00 AM

this is adorable. That last line so cute. You could easily make a GREAT haiku out of this.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/19/2021 10:35:00 AM

I dont know how to make this into a haiku. As the gopic is about a human being, not nature. I have nothing against Senryus. Thank you. Pangie xo

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/19/2021 7:40:00 AM

Pangie, that is great news! :D. -ps

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/19/2021 8:53:00 AM

Hello, PS. I do thank you for being part of my cheering section. It feels awesome. Thank you. Panagiota,xo

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/18/2021 10:27:00 PM

How sweet Pangie. I spent 6months in a wheelchair in 2000. It is truly a blessing to be able to walk. My stepson has been confined to his bed since August and he can’t wait to one day walk again. I am so happy to hear your wonderful news! Blessings and Love xxoo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/19/2021 8:50:00 AM

Golly, Connie thats a long time in a wheelchair. I was in an intense PT program at UC Davis. I wrote a salute to them in a poem. OMG your son,,i did not know about that. I wrote my bottom off in bed.even beginning at2 am. Staff knows about PS.)) Bed exercises are a must. Or muscles atrophy. I have PT and OT workers here 4x a week. Walking ASAP is important. I cannot believe I walked on my own It’s a big thing, you do know what I mean! Bleesings to you and your son. Panagiota xo

Voodoo Child

Date: 12/18/2021 9:37:00 PM

Excellent news. Soon you’ll be dancing a jig! Who’s the baby?

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/19/2021 8:33:00 AM

I would love to samba, VC. Thank you for being glad. The baby was make believe..))) A senryu needs a twist in line three. Pangie xo