A Leg to Stand On
June 12, 2007 | Category: Personal, Random Thoughts
Lately I have been trying to keep things positive and with all my recent posts I have kept them upbeat. My circumstances have not changed, I am still unemployed and while I have submitted my resume for some jobs I have yet to receive any positive news. Even though I have not been successful in obtaining employment I have tried to maintain a positive attitude especially when life conspires against me. My vehicle which has been completely reliable as a Honda should be, has given me some fits over the past few weeks. Although both incidents turned out to be minor and inexpensive to fix, each started out as what seemed a catastrophe and turned out to be alright.
During the past year I have been noticing that my left leg seems to be getting weaker and I have less ability to control it. My left leg has always been weaker than my right leg due to my Spina Bifida but normally I can compensate and except for the occasional soreness I am alright. When I was younger due to the weakness and lack of control I would periodically fall and/or twist my left ankle so it was pretty much accepted that I would fall down a lot which meant lots of bloody knees and ripped pants. This kept up until I was in my late teens and I trained myself to compensate by using my right leg to steady myself and ensuring I planted my feet when walking. On rare occasions I do misstep but I find I am able to keep my balance with some luck and concentration. Well recently I have really noticed a marked difference in my left leg and when I walk I find I must concentrate on placing my left leg down and ensuring my foot is flat before I lift my right leg. If I am not careful and concentrating I have taken a few tumbles. I have also tried to ride my bike and noticed a complete lack of power and when I try to push with my left leg I have trouble keeping my left leg on the pedal.
While this could be temporary and I hope like heck it is temporary. I am concerned that something I was told as a young teen maybe coming to fruition. As a young teenager I spent a lot of time in the hospital as different treatments and surgeries were completed to help me cope with the effects of the Spina Bifida. During this time a couple of doctors indicated that sometime in the future, probably in my early thirties I would run into problems with my left leg and possibly both legs. Well I made through my early thirties and am still kicking (so to speak). Not sure why my leg is giving trouble so I guess it is time to do something I really and truly hate, go visit my doctor. Not sure what if anything can be done but I am concerned that this is the start of something I am not going to like. Wish me luck.
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This is me crossing my fingers and sending good mojo.
Have you tried putting that you have a DaveQ of 1000 on your resume?
A positive attitude is always the first step. Just remember, it will get better, and it could always be worse. Anyway, keep smiling and trying. Here’s sending you some serious luck. Enjoyed your blog.
Jim: Thanks can always use the Mojo!
Dave: Never thought about using my DAVEQ, always thought I would save it to dazzle them later. Guess I have to get my foot in the door first before I can dazzle. Maybe I should just hold out till you open Dave World and then I could work there….
Nicole: Thanks for the kind thoughts.
A very enjoyable post. Love your blog btw.
Thanks Cowboy always appreciate the accolades
hey mate. sorry to hear you’re going through a hard time. I hope everything improves soon. xx
Just a little correction. It is not called spinal bifida , in fact it is called spina bifida. Maybe you should do your research before you post something like that
Thanks Miss Smack always appreciate the thoughts.
Doh! Thanks for pointing that out William I usually get it right and should know better and I did have it right in my first two postings. Not good attention to detail on my part.