The Famous First Post
Ok...Most of you who read this first post are from my prior blog. I am aware of that. But still...I will abide by the 'standard blog rules' and do the whole First Post deal.
My name is Michael Leach. At the time of beginning this blog, I am 29 years old, and learning to walk. I spent 7 years in a wheelchair, and before that, I spent most of my life, with feet that turned in. I have never really walked normally before. In the fall of 2009, I went in for a MIRACULOUS surgery, that completely changed my life. It was a surgery to lengthen the tendons in my legs, which would finally give me the chance to walk...Eventually just like everyone else.
Earlier this year, I started physical therapy. Two times a week, I go in, for 2 and a half hours. By the time I leave, I want to do nothing but come home, and sleep. It is exhausting, but well worth it. During the course of my physical therapy, I have gone from requiring the use of a walker, to now using just one cane. Every single day, I cannot help but feel this overwhelming sense of wonderment. Just a few years ago, I thought I would be in a wheelchair, for the rest of my life. And now, here I am...walking. Sure, it may be slow. And, yes...It is still quite painful. But, you know what they say. No pain, no gain.
After my surgery, I felt the need to take up a new hobby. I wasted absolutely no time going about finding one. Enter working with yarn. Currently, I know how to crochet, which is something that I never thought I would know how to do. And, I also know that loom knitting is not for me, in any way, shape, or form. I have plans to learn how to knit.
I plan to open up an Etsy shop soon. In this shop, I hope to sell my crocheted creations, in an attempt to help support my household. Currently, I still cannot return to work. I have not been released, by my doctor, yet. And, I cannot see this happening any time in the near future. So hopefully, I can use the skills I have learned, and make a little extra cash, to help out.
Apart from learning how to walk, and learning how to work with yarn, I have taken on a third brand new adventure.
This past May, I began taking classes at Ashford University. I am an online student, starting the (very long) road, which will lead me to getting a degree in Journalism.
Walking...Yarn...School...
Yep! Talk about having a lot on your plate.
In future entries I am sure I will write in great lengths, about each of these.
Stay tuned...
My name is Michael Leach. At the time of beginning this blog, I am 29 years old, and learning to walk. I spent 7 years in a wheelchair, and before that, I spent most of my life, with feet that turned in. I have never really walked normally before. In the fall of 2009, I went in for a MIRACULOUS surgery, that completely changed my life. It was a surgery to lengthen the tendons in my legs, which would finally give me the chance to walk...Eventually just like everyone else.
Earlier this year, I started physical therapy. Two times a week, I go in, for 2 and a half hours. By the time I leave, I want to do nothing but come home, and sleep. It is exhausting, but well worth it. During the course of my physical therapy, I have gone from requiring the use of a walker, to now using just one cane. Every single day, I cannot help but feel this overwhelming sense of wonderment. Just a few years ago, I thought I would be in a wheelchair, for the rest of my life. And now, here I am...walking. Sure, it may be slow. And, yes...It is still quite painful. But, you know what they say. No pain, no gain.
After my surgery, I felt the need to take up a new hobby. I wasted absolutely no time going about finding one. Enter working with yarn. Currently, I know how to crochet, which is something that I never thought I would know how to do. And, I also know that loom knitting is not for me, in any way, shape, or form. I have plans to learn how to knit.
I plan to open up an Etsy shop soon. In this shop, I hope to sell my crocheted creations, in an attempt to help support my household. Currently, I still cannot return to work. I have not been released, by my doctor, yet. And, I cannot see this happening any time in the near future. So hopefully, I can use the skills I have learned, and make a little extra cash, to help out.
Apart from learning how to walk, and learning how to work with yarn, I have taken on a third brand new adventure.
This past May, I began taking classes at Ashford University. I am an online student, starting the (very long) road, which will lead me to getting a degree in Journalism.
Walking...Yarn...School...
Yep! Talk about having a lot on your plate.
In future entries I am sure I will write in great lengths, about each of these.
Stay tuned...