Life is Good

My energy levels are picking up and getting back to normal so I can keep up with the middle school kids for the week. I have 2 different therapies a week and both twice a week. I have a muscle therapy where they work on my back and then I have started strengthening on my right arm. (After surgery) One exercise is doing bicep curls with a 2 lb. weight. I laugh at myself!



In my spare time I keep the game book for the varsity b-ball team. I get to see Ryan too! Also this coming week I get to coach the Fresh-Soph girls s-ball team on Friday and Saturday. I won't be able to hit to them for warm-ups, a player will have to do it, but I am excited about coaching as always.



Life is good, I keep improving and getting better. Little things still bug me at times, but I try not to think about them. The warmer weather is also a good pick-me-up. I am looking forward to gardening since I won't be playing any softball this summer. (Maybe next summer when I can feel all of my right hand!)



Thanks always for the support!



*Lissa*

Back into the Swing of Things

I have finished my 2nd week of school now heading into my 3rd! It is great to be back. Very tired and sore still but overall good. Tonight was the first time since November that I am back helping out with the youth group both Jr. and Sr. high! It was a lot of fun. I miss the relationships I have with the kids. They are always entertaining and fun to be around.

This past week I started therapy at my chiropractor in town. I will not let him adjust my back (RIBS!) however, 3 x's a week I get a massage and electrical stem. It feels great when I am done. As always, I keep getting better but just very slowly!

Please pray for my arm and the healing. I get shooting pains in it at times. My two fingers and palm in my right hand are still numb. It just gets annoying at times. Overall, I can't complain. Thinking about where I was 4 months ago and where I am today, God is amazing.

Back to School

Well, the first day back teaching has come and gone and now I am tired! It went really well, but at 3 o'clock I decided that I was definitely exhausted. My back is sore and my arm is bugging me, but I am grateful to be back at it again.

It was good seeing the kids again. I received many hugs and hellos from both students and teachers. Everyone has been great. The PE teachers that I teach with have helped me get the routine down again.

This afternoon I go to my OT to get reevaluated on my right arm. Hopefully then we will be able to start strengthening. If so, it will be another 4 weeks of therapy. As slow as it may go, at least I keep getting better. :)

Happy Easter!

Spring Break is here! Not many plans for me except therapy twice this week. Next week I get to start strengthening my right arm. Right now I am working on picking up very light objects and holding them in the palm of my right hand. (I haven't been able to do this since the accident.) I am looking forward to having full use of my right arm. The pain is gradually going away. Each day it is less bothersome. Yahoo for getting better!

Next week I get to go back to work. I will update and let you know how that goes. I am nervous and excited, but definately ready to be back.

Count Down to School...

I stopped by the middle school yesterday to see the teachers. I got to talk with many of them and am looking forward to seeing them all again very soon. I am encouraged by seeing everyone and how friendly and supportive they have been. The real countdown is on and I can't believe that I am finally going back to work after spring break. As crazy as it can be this time of year for teaching, I kind of miss it??? If that makes any sense.

Anywho, I am off to another session of therapy this evening on my right arm that I had surgery on. I am looking forward to having use of both my hands. Even though my right one is still numb, I will be able to use it again. The numbness should also heal, but in it's time.

It is above freezing here and that makes me happy. Finally a step towards Spring time. I know many have been looking forward to.

Progress to School

This past Wednesday Ryan took me to the hand surgeon to get the stitches out. After talking with the doctor, he was very pleased at the progress I have received so far. I can move my little finger and I have gotten muscles back it my hand! Little things excite me these days. My hand looks weird since I haven't had these muscles for a couple months now.

Along with the good progress, I have been cleared to go back to work at the end of the month. I am excited about getting back. It has been too long.

Please continue to pray for healing...
The arm I had surgery on is sore most the time now. I am grateful for the progress, but it hasn't been painless. My ribs are healed but the muscles in my back still feel weak.

Thanks for the support as always!

Out and About

The surgery last week was a success. Last Sunday on the way to church I noticed that I can move my right little finger! (I haven't been able to move it in and out.) I also have a tingly feeling in the palm part on my hand. They say that is good. Maybe the numbness is going away??? My right arm in still very sore and I have to keep it elevated whenever possible. I got the cast off last Saturday and I go back this Wednesday to see the hand surgeon to get the stitches out.

This week has been a tough week. I have finally hit the point of being sick of being at home and not being able to drive. No fun! However, this weekend the family is going up to Christmas Mountain in Wisconsin. I was hesitant on going, however, I need to get out! There is only so much I can do in my house in this snowy February. I am looking forward to spring and going back to work.

*Melissa Lyle*