Turn the Beat Around

Kristine's state of mind took a 180 degree turn for the better today. She is bright and alive again -- joking, laughing and smiling. It was amazing to see a more familiar Kristine shining through the second I walked in the door. It's not clear what helped her to break through the depression or how long this positive mood will last. Her physical therapy session may have helped. Kristine used a floor pedal bike that allows one's nonfunctional leg to move in a reciprocal motion powered by one's strong leg. She lit up just talking about the experience as it made her feel a little closer to normal. She was also able to move her leg a little more in a sitting position, pushing it an inch farther forward and pulling it back into its original place.

Kristine even joked about her condition with some self deprecating humor. She said that she should have t-shirts made that say, "left legs are for losers." We also joked about a comment she made several days ago in the hospital. While watching Britney Spears' new music video on VH1, Kristine said, "if Britney can make a comeback so can I." I think she can probably find better inspiration, like Gloria Estefan who turned her own beat around when she was paralyzed after a bus accident. Regardless, Kristine seams to have regained her will to live and fight to rebound from this little set back. Now we just need the neurotransmitters in her brain to reconnect and get her muscles moving again.