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Today marks a breakthrough for me as I drove for the first time in at least two years. I was unable to fit behind the wheel making it impossible, before. We have a Ford Taurus and purchased it with my size in mind. It was very distressing when I could no longer get behind the wheel. Building up to the time when I could no longer drive. I was honking the horn with my stomach as I entered and exited the vehicle. It was very depressing and totally humiliating for me. It was very difficult to drive as well, since my range of motion was so limited. I am still a little hindered, but overall it was a great experience and I became a little more independent today! Hooray for me!

Yesterday I walked all the way down to the shoreline in my back yard for the first time in, well, probably not since 1998 have I been able to walk that distance in the sand. The beach angles downward at a very severe angle. Making it hard for me to walk back up at a minus tide, let alone stand and play with my Pup, Quake! He was my inspiration for this breakthrough. We are teaching him to swim and he loves it when we throw sticks for him to retrieve in the water. The joy in his eyes when he knows he has pleased me is truly a precious sight, because he pears directly into my eyes as he swims ashore with only his head above the water line. I cheer him on and tell him what a terrific dog he is and he just glows with pride because of it. We are mutually inspired by our love and devotion towards each other. He is gaining confidence and strength in his swimming ability each time we go out. I was also able to participate in the drills at his obedience class for the first time on April 22, 2002, just two weeks ago. We have been taking him to class for about 36 weeks now. Quake and my wife Shawna are two blessing I could not do without. I am very grateful to have them in my life. I thank GOD for them everyday.

Other recent breakthroughs include doing some yard work, helping more around the house and bringing the groceries into the house from the car. I did not have enough stamina to do that before and it was very painful on my joints to carry the extra weight of the bags up the step in our entryway. I couldn't do it. But now I bring them all in myself.


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