One of the challenges of limited mobility is having to discover different ways of doing those normal day to day tasks, one has taken for granted previously....methods that are efficient but also safe and conserving energy. This, of course, is what the occupational therapists teach us and I remember those sessions in the hospital when questioned....so how are you going to put a sock on your left foot, safe transfers to the bath chair for a shower, where are the items in your kitchen and how to you plan to cook and get your items to the table? The physios make one practise transfers, give exercises and do stairs with crutches, my least favorite activity!

Still only toe touch on the left leg for a few more weeks! Back porch four steps OK but not down to basement where my laundry and files are located.

The home environment has been much different than the hospital but I am thankful for those sessions in short term rehab at the Ottawa General. My challenge has not been only physically, as have been fairly active, but also emotionally and mentally as have been fairly independent and finding that I want to do more than able, zapped at end of day if I over do it! Am thankful for the help of others.

Spring, despite the odd May snowstorm, has arrived in Edmonton! Did a fairly extensive yard cleanup last fall and glad to see the tulips and others coming up. This old wash tub makes a great container. Most of my enjoyment has been sitting on the back porch and there are the dogs of course! They do not understand I can't take them for a run, so throwing chewy toys is a great distraction. Love these shots of Nanuq. Did get out to the Strathcona's market on Saturday ...some friends from church dropped me and the wheel chair off for a few hours. Good to run into some others I know and pick up some fresh veggies.