As per usual a lot has happened, and still with no setbacks! First of all I have reached my biggest goal for my time at Burwood, and 2 months earlier than expected. This was to be in a manual wheelchair. It was tough tucker, but once the wheelchair is more suited to me I might be able to make a good 100 mtrs.
Other news although not as exciting but still awesome in its own right, I can now pick up my thermos and drink from it! Also when Mum gave me good incentive, I learned to pick up deshelled pistachio nuts. And once my custom made toilet/shower chair arrives I will be able to wash almost all my body.
I've also started shocking staff and patients with my favourite jokes. "Whats small black and sits at the top of the stairs? A paraplegic after a house fire". After disgusted looks I add, a tetraplegic wouldn't even make it to the stairs! And then I top it off with "whats better than winnning gold at the paralympics? Walking". I figure I liked these jokes before my accident, so why shouldn't I after.
New things are happening almost every day, so don't expect me to remember everything. Be back soon with new updates.
Tim
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