21 Feet

Emily here -- with some good news. Today in physical therapy, I walked for 21 feet using a walker and with the aid of my therapist. About 10 steps into my walk, I asked if they could get Jim so he could see. Once I finished, everyone in the gym clapped and I felt like a conquering hero.

When I can go 50 feet on my own without collapsing unexpectedly or being overly tired, I can graduate to the walker. It'll be nice to have a little bit more freedom, although I will most likely have to continue to use the wheelchair for longer distances.

I haven't walked any real distance since being admitted to the hospital in March, so 21 feet is a small, but thrilling triumph.

Stay tuned for more updates!