Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Best walk so far!

I have had a wonderful day and am feeling incredibly positive, not only have I managed to escape home several times in the last couple of days but today I had my most successful training session so far. I walked all the way down the entire length of the ward without stopping (first time since this huge episode) and I really began to think I might actually be able to walk this last bit across the finish line.

I know with the excitement of the day and the difference of being outdoors not in a controlled environment it will be harder, but I think that I can walk a distance that I will be proud of, and even if I dont do as well on the day as I wanted to I can be proud in the knowledge that I have trained and worked to the best of my ability.

6 weeks ago exactly my lung collapsed, 2 days later I was intensive care. When I left intensive care I was unable to get out of bed without becoming frantically out of breath, and today I was striding along a corridor practically dragging the physio along (well slight exaduration but it felt like it!)

Bring on Sunday, I am determined to enjoy every minute of it, because I am very lucky to be here with the possibility of participating and because many many wonderful people are coming together to help me raise as much as I can for the CF Trust.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear you're feeling so positive and doing so well! I'm sure you'll walk the distance you want to on Sunday and do yourself proud, yet again :) love and hugs xxx

livvy said...

Yay and triple yay! Well done you for your determination to keep up the training - you put me to shame! I'll see you on Sunday and I won't be waiting for your at the finish line - I'll be crawling in after you! Much love, xx

lil fairy said...

YAY! go miss emily! Good luck for Sunday i know you will do fab, and look very pink and princessy like whist doing it so YAY! have a fab time sweetie!
love and cuddles
xxx

Anonymous said...

Emily best of luck to you and rest of your 'angels' thinking of you all take it steady ;).....

best wishes & positive vibes Elaine & Rach :D xx
'go girls!' lol ;)

Anonymous said...

Hi Emily, I have been checking your justgiving website since I saw you on GMTV. I'm 23 and I admire your bravery and determination. Good luck and I'll be thinking of you. Best wishes! x