Thank you all very much for being patient once more. I truly hope that, wherever you are listening from, you are healthy and happy, and in some way or another, following your dreams. ❤️ You don't deserve any less, do you? ☺️
I'll update you as best I can in a moment, but we (myself and Christine) simply must express our continued awe and gratitude to you all, and thank you for your amazing support through this rather challenging spell. Your continuous listens, donations, and Patreon memberships are so appreciated mo words can really do them justice. I said challenging, rather than bad, or difficult, because ultimately that is what we are seeing this as; a challenge. Yes, we've cried, and felt down, and wondered what our future will now look like, and all manner of other perfectly normal, emotional things to feel. The key thing is, though, that we're embracing the journey as something valuable and rewarding despite none of this being part of our plans.
I am in the fortunate position of being accustomed to challenging myself mentally and physically. I've done it many times, be it a spell of self-improvement, changing of habits, or even setting myself goals in the gym. I'm under no illusion that this is our greatest challenge yet, but we're confident that we can overcome each step and, in time, help me walk again and regain valued mobility once more.😊
So, over the last few weeks, not a lot has changed. Recovery is going well enough, with only a few hiccups occurring. I am still not able to 'hop' much on the left leg before the pain becomes unbearable. The right leg is currently in a cast, but one of the wounds is not healing properly. As a result, further surgery is imminent for another skin graft at a minimum, with the possibility of further work needing required. This is a slow process, and I am still likely to be in hospital for a while yet.
On a more positive note, the use of a wheelchair has been a life saver! That, and the ability to use the physios 'gym' frequently means I am doing my very best to stay strong in all the muscles that will tolerate the work! It's painful, but I'm not sure if I care! 😜 I'm just kidding...the physios keep me honest and sensible. Mostly... hehe.
Another wonderful thing happened last night: I left the hospital grounds for the first time! 🥳 Christine and I packed up the wheelchair in our wee car, and we scooted our way along the road to find some ice cream! 🍦 Physically, it was a little tricky, and the car journey was a little overwhelming (sounds odd, but it was), but we had the most wonderful evening together. I almost forgot about the pain altogether. ❤️
Stories-wise, I really am stuck where I am, which I am trying not to get down about. It's truly frustrating. I'd hoped not to have to, but my incredibly kind and empathetic patrons have suggested I release one or two exclusive stories to keep up with uploads. I thank them for being so understanding, and I'll be back to writing new stories as soon as I get home, whenever that may be.
As always, a huge thank you to Christine for being by my side always. I love her so much, and I am the luckiest darn thing on the planet to have her here. Finally, thank you all once more. Not only am I lucky to have Christine and my family, but I am lucky to have you. You are keeping me going and helping me stay as strong as possible. I'm not who else could really say that, which is pretty crazy, so I am truly grateful to be able to. Thank you.
Should you feel like supporting us just now and for the coming year of inevitable recovery, which we have NO expectation of at all, then here are some ways you can do so. Thank you so very much.
Snooze with Sam
Thank you all very much for being patient once more. I truly hope that, wherever you are listening from, you are healthy and happy, and in some way or another, following your dreams. ❤️ You don't deserve any less, do you? ☺️
I'll update you as best I can in a moment, but we (myself and Christine) simply must express our continued awe and gratitude to you all, and thank you for your amazing support through this rather challenging spell. Your continuous listens, donations, and Patreon memberships are so appreciated mo words can really do them justice.
I said challenging, rather than bad, or difficult, because ultimately that is what we are seeing this as; a challenge. Yes, we've cried, and felt down, and wondered what our future will now look like, and all manner of other perfectly normal, emotional things to feel. The key thing is, though, that we're embracing the journey as something valuable and rewarding despite none of this being part of our plans.
I am in the fortunate position of being accustomed to challenging myself mentally and physically. I've done it many times, be it a spell of self-improvement, changing of habits, or even setting myself goals in the gym.
I'm under no illusion that this is our greatest challenge yet, but we're confident that we can overcome each step and, in time, help me walk again and regain valued mobility once more.😊
So, over the last few weeks, not a lot has changed. Recovery is going well enough, with only a few hiccups occurring. I am still not able to 'hop' much on the left leg before the pain becomes unbearable. The right leg is currently in a cast, but one of the wounds is not healing properly. As a result, further surgery is imminent for another skin graft at a minimum, with the possibility of further work needing required.
This is a slow process, and I am still likely to be in hospital for a while yet.
On a more positive note, the use of a wheelchair has been a life saver! That, and the ability to use the physios 'gym' frequently means I am doing my very best to stay strong in all the muscles that will tolerate the work! It's painful, but I'm not sure if I care! 😜
I'm just kidding...the physios keep me honest and sensible. Mostly... hehe.
Another wonderful thing happened last night: I left the hospital grounds for the first time! 🥳 Christine and I packed up the wheelchair in our wee car, and we scooted our way along the road to find some ice cream! 🍦 Physically, it was a little tricky, and the car journey was a little overwhelming (sounds odd, but it was), but we had the most wonderful evening together. I almost forgot about the pain altogether. ❤️
Stories-wise, I really am stuck where I am, which I am trying not to get down about. It's truly frustrating. I'd hoped not to have to, but my incredibly kind and empathetic patrons have suggested I release one or two exclusive stories to keep up with uploads. I thank them for being so understanding, and I'll be back to writing new stories as soon as I get home, whenever that may be.
As always, a huge thank you to Christine for being by my side always. I love her so much, and I am the luckiest darn thing on the planet to have her here.
Finally, thank you all once more. Not only am I lucky to have Christine and my family, but I am lucky to have you. You are keeping me going and helping me stay as strong as possible. I'm not who else could really say that, which is pretty crazy, so I am truly grateful to be able to. Thank you.
Should you feel like supporting us just now and for the coming year of inevitable recovery, which we have NO expectation of at all, then here are some ways you can do so. Thank you so very much.
gofund.me/3a1acb7d
Direct through PayPal: using term 'Paying a Friend' to avoid fees.
snoozewithsam@gmail.com
https://youtu.be/b_U8mOMiVp8?si=hr7ho...
Or of course, on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/snoozewithsam
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