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Pugwash's peg-leg

Duluth, MN is she shipping port for the vast amount of iron ore mined on Minnesota’s Iron Range; a series of ridges running northeast to southwest, 70 miles or so north. “Iron Rangers” are a separate and distinct culture from Duluth and the rest of Minnesota.

An expression attributed to those living on the Range, “It’s bad now, but at least it’s going to get worse!”

Roger
 
One small step for a man...

Tangible progress; Friday, on returning from a physio appointment, the 3rd crew member of the transport team hadn't arrived (to lift me and my wheelchair into my house).

So rather than wait, I said ''I can do this!''.
Got up onto my crutches, 'walked' to the door and using the recently installed grab handles, made my way into my own home; the first time since last November.
 
pugwash said:
One small step for a man...

Tangible progress; Friday, on returning from a physio appointment, the 3rd crew member of the transport team hadn't arrived (to lift me and my wheelchair into my house).

So rather than wait, I said ''I can do this!''.
Got up onto my crutches, 'walked' to the door and using the recently installed grab handles, made my way into my own home; the first time since last November.
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That is literally and figuratively a big step!
Also my congratulations!
Regards, Peter
 
More progress!

What a day! (at physio)

Stepped out of house to amazement of the ambulance crew.

Mel, the physio took me straight to one of the hospital internal stair wells.
10 steps per landing.

To both our astonishment, with a crutch and rail, I zipped up and down twice, two times in succession!

Mel was overwhelmed and did her best to hide a tear.
I'm not one to be impressed, but I was genuinely surprised how easy and natural it felt.

Again, returning home, I once more stepped back into the house.

A happy day.
 
pugwash said:
More progress!

What a day! (at physio)

Stepped out of house to amazement of the ambulance crew.

Mel, the physio took me straight to one of the hospital internal stair wells.
10 steps per landing.

To both our astonishment, with a crutch and rail, I zipped up and down twice, two times in succession!

Mel was overwhelmed and did her best to hide a tear.
I'm not one to be impressed, but I was genuinely surprised how easy and natural it felt.

Again, returning home, I once more stepped back into the house.

A happy day.
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Your post gives me a sense of déjà vu back to 2006, Pugwash. I climbed the first steps in the Grenoble hospital after my back surgery.
An overwhelming feeling of joy!
The upward trend is increasing!
Regards, Peter
 
pugwash said:
More progress!

What a day! (at physio)

Stepped out of house to amazement of the ambulance crew.

Mel, the physio took me straight to one of the hospital internal stair wells.
10 steps per landing.

To both our astonishment, with a crutch and rail, I zipped up and down twice, two times in succession!

Mel was overwhelmed and did her best to hide a tear.
I'm not one to be impressed, but I was genuinely surprised how easy and natural it felt.

Again, returning home, I once more stepped back into the house.

A happy day.
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I'm glad to read this:)

Coffee Coffee
 
I find all your kind words and support profoundly encouraging.
Thanks guy's, from the depths of my soul.

I've upped my daily exercise routine, which is paying off, as each time I do it gets to be less of an ordeal and increases my enthusiasm.

In an idle moment I looked up where you all come from; to my surprise that's at least 18 different countries!
 
Hey Pugwashs,

you know that only fighters win. You are a fighter and you win. Respect and keep up the good work ... Thumbsup Exclamation-Mark
 
Hi Kurt.

There are members here, notably Donnie, who periodically share their difficulties in this 'Feeling a bit down' section. So I feel I'm in good company.

My journey here has honestly been an inspirational thread, without which my continued existence would be much diminished.

My domestic circumstances are a daily challenge.
I refuse to give in and let nature take its course.

Sharing this experience here has provided continued optimism; a steady cadre of supporters and well wishers has immeasurably helped my ongoing recovery.
I'm truly grateful, thank you.

However, if this theme has become tiresome, do let me know and I'll wind these proceedings up.
The support and encouragement from my 'friends' here gives me confidence that isn't so.

I have heard more than a few comments, indicating there are those who have found my words to be inspirational in some measure.

If that is true, I feel I have a kind of purpose.

There's always a need to express love and kindness in a world full of pain and conflict.
 
I, for one, did not construe any comments posted thus far as a suggestion that you wind things up. On the contrary, it was an inducement to share more.

Without meaning in any way to diminish your challenge, it was only after reading Kurt’s post that I detected the resonance of your thread, in all its trials, tribulations, victories, and setbacks, with the various attempts to bend wood, brass and thread to our will that are documented in more proliferation on this site.

That is to say, we’ve all pulled up our chairs to follow along until such time as the admins change the title of this thread to “[COMPLETED BUILD] Pugwash’s Peg-leg”
 
pugwash said:
Hi Kurt.

There are members here, notably Donnie, who periodically share their difficulties in this 'Feeling a bit down' section. So I feel I'm in good company.

My journey here has honestly been an inspirational thread, without which my continued existence would be much diminished.

My domestic circumstances are a daily challenge.
I refuse to give in and let nature take its course.

Sharing this experience here has provided continued optimism; a steady cadre of supporters and well wishers has immeasurably helped my ongoing recovery.
I'm truly grateful, thank you.

However, if this theme has become tiresome, do let me know and I'll wind these proceedings up.
The support and encouragement from my 'friends' here gives me confidence that isn't so.

I have heard more than a few comments, indicating there are those who have found my words to be inspirational in some measure.

If that is true, I feel I have a kind of purpose.

There's always a need to express love and kindness in a world full of pain and conflict.
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I personally want to say thank you for your continued sharing. It's in the sharing of struggles with one another that all of us can grow. Parts of me are missing that cannot be seen yet some days are struggle for me also. So as I hear how you have overcome and grown it encourages me to find ways to persevere also.

Thank you for helping me to continue on!
 
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