Most of 2008 was a great year with our wonderful holiday in Europe the standout event for us. However, the latter half of the year has not been so good. There are some sayings regarding health "don't take your health for granted", "health is more precious than wealth" etc. and this is something I now very much appreciate.
Shortly after our return from overseas I began to feel unsteady walking and this has gradually led to my now being unable to walk unaided. For outings I'm accompanied, and in a wheel chair. I've had all the tests, scans, hospital treatment to find the cause of this but so far all I know is that I have a disorder "transverse myelitis" which is an indicator of an auto-immune disease but which one is not yet determined. Further tests in the next few weeks may give an outcome.
Being disabled has opened a whole new world. All outings must be planned in advance - is there wheelchair access? I've discovered that people in wheelchairs are invisible so has given me a new awareness.
So you must look after your health as much as you can and enjoy every day because your life can change without warning. I was a fit healthy active person, jogging, walking and now my exercise is reduced to walking slowly in a warm therapy pool.
Shortly after our return from overseas I began to feel unsteady walking and this has gradually led to my now being unable to walk unaided. For outings I'm accompanied, and in a wheel chair. I've had all the tests, scans, hospital treatment to find the cause of this but so far all I know is that I have a disorder "transverse myelitis" which is an indicator of an auto-immune disease but which one is not yet determined. Further tests in the next few weeks may give an outcome.
Being disabled has opened a whole new world. All outings must be planned in advance - is there wheelchair access? I've discovered that people in wheelchairs are invisible so has given me a new awareness.
So you must look after your health as much as you can and enjoy every day because your life can change without warning. I was a fit healthy active person, jogging, walking and now my exercise is reduced to walking slowly in a warm therapy pool.
