I still have a long way to go. But I've come so far and that gives me tremendous hope. Less than 3 months ago I spent much of my day in a wheelchair, and needed help doing almost everything. I posted a video on social media April 27th that showed me extending my fingers the slightest bit and lifting my wrist a little. It took tremendous effort to do even these small movements. After lots of hard work at occupational therapy (thanks Mindy and Abbey), dedication, prayers, and encouragement, here I am today 2 months after the first video, and 3 months after the surgery/stroke. I have incredible movement and range of motion - now I am working on muscle strength and fine motor coordination. This is today, 7/3/16: This is 4/27/16 (I've come so far!):
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Elizabeth
7/7/2016 08:18:27 am
Woohoo! Congratulations!!
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About MeMy name is Andrea. I'm a Mormon mom in my 40's and I am fighting a rare type of brain cancer: Anaplastic Astrocytoma. |