Physical Therapy Update...

Hello Y'all...

Hope you are doing wonderful today?
Hmm, does anyone even read this? Lol... jk.. I know people read because I see the stats, but lots don't comment.
That won't stop me from updating you guys though, so here we go.

As the topic states, this post is an update on my physical therapy.
See, ever since I involved you all in this via my fund raiser, I strive to update you because you deserve it for helping me out with your money and kindness by sharing my fund raiser page.

Well, today's update is just to say it's been over 3 months since I started therapy, and the journey has been wonderful.
There have been daily success and things that look Minor but are a HUGE deal to me and my therapists.
The improvements I see as a result of these months of physical therapy makes my faith stronger in God because I have seen my body do things it hadn't done in a LONG LONG TIME. I have been able to initiate movements in my legs, on my own, and do other things that I wasn't able to do before physical therapy. I am also now stronger than I was before I started therapy.
I generally try to share as much as I can with you all (especially via instagram), but the changes I feel from physical therapy are so immense that I don't fully know how to explain it.

Let me say now that You all will be amongst the first to know when I'm walking again, and I will CLEARLY state it that I'm walking!
I say this because when I tell people I have seen some improvements via Physical therapy, they sort of "wonder/assume" why I'm still on the wheelchair. LOL..
Physical therapy is a process. I chose to go through it coupled with my faith in God and the knowledge that he he ABLE to do all things in anyway he chooses.

I am very grateful to everyone who has in some way donated to my physical therapy funds. God Bless you all so very very much.

Next, I have to let you all know that I will be taking a forced break from physical therapy due to insufficient funds.
I have exhausted all funds (both donated and personal) towards physical therapy and I can no longer go for therapy because uhmm, they won't let me come to them for free. Lol..

I am trying to device other fund raising methods in the meanwhile and I will do my very best to continue physical exercise at my local gym, so that I don't lose all that I have gained in these few months.

If you have any ideas on how I can raise more funds, please email me at lizgurl@gmail.com.
Those of you who know me in person should also please let me know if there's anyway we can do something together around here (Dallas), to help me raise more funds. I'm open to suggestions y'all.

For those  still interested in Donating Online, the fund raiser page is still up and running.  CLICK HERE.
Please NOTE, the amount you see on there has been used towards physical therapy and there's actually only $250 left out of the $2383 the website is displaying.
This will also be written on the Fund raiser page so that people KNOW that the amount isn't actually what I have. The Good thing about that website is that they let one use whatever funds has been donated even before the goal is reached - and that's how I've lasted this long at Project Walk Dallas.

I was contemplating posting my invoices so that you all see that your money was in fact spent on physical therapy, but I was told It's not that serious, especially since I kept showing pictures while I was at project walk. Lol..
Well, I hope that statement is true ooo, cos I don't want wahala. Hahahaha.

Alrighty y'all, That's it for now.
Please continue to keep me in your prayers, and again, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED IN EVERY WAY THEY CAN! *BIG HUG*

Project Walk Fund Raising Page

Oh before I forget, Project walk actually had a One Year anniversary dinner thingy, and it was lovely.
Below are some pictures from the dinner.

First up, Two Pictures I took with two of my physical therapists. (They had a photo station at  the dinner and pictures we took were printed immediately).

And Here's what I wore to the Anniversary dinner.
I Blogged about this look/outfit on my Beauty Blog. I also talked about wearing high heels on the wheelchair. :-)
P.S: Times like this I wonder why I have two blogs. Lol.. I think I need to merge them soon, that way everything is connected. Oh well... Random thoughts.

I Know I have lots of P.S in this post already, but one more..
P.S: In case you didn't notice when I said it, personal funds have also been exhausted (not just donated funds), and I want to use this moment to thank my parents for their continued support - especially just by letting me be who I am and being supportive through everything without ever making me feel less than a FULL human being.
Since I am taking a forced break from physical therapy, I uhmm shall also be seeking what is known as as Day In, Day Out JOB - so pray for me y'all. :-D

That's it for now.. finally.
Till Later, God Bless.

Happiness is....

Good day everyone...
Today's post is just a random one..

Therapy is going well in case you're wondering but I just want to write some small stuffs on the blog today.

As the title of this post says...
Happiness is ....
Not Guaranteed
Fleeting
But importantly, Happiness is... A choice. 

Yep, that's what I think of Happiness. It's a choice we all have to make at some points in our lives.
If one always has to wait for the perfect conditions, or situations before s/he can be happy, I'm sorry to say, that individual might live most of their life a sad, sad person.

I have learned in life that our situations/conditions aren't always how we want them to be. But If you wait for everything to be perfect, you'll most likely never find happiness.
We all have to, at different points in our lives, Choose to be happy!
This isn't an easy decision, but it's a good thing to always remember. Choosing Happiness!

I am not saying one shouldn't feel or express their sadness at certain situations. So, I hope no one wants to start a debate on that. Lol.. 

This is just a general life rule I try to live by. Choosing happiness and knowing that my God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that I can imagine. - Ephesians 3:20.

EDIT (couple of days after... May 2nd to be exact): Now that I think about it, What I am explaining in this post isn't called Happiness, it's Called JOY. Inner JOY! Ha! Yep.. JOY!

Anyhoo... Today, I also have some pictures for you all from this past week (Tuesday). :-D

This next collage is what I call "The many faces of Lizzy". Lol...

And before I leave, I'd like to share a paraphrase of a message my pastor preached at church yesterday. 

These are my words, but they were inspired by my Pastor's sermon. 

Forgetting what God has previously done in our life is what derails most of us from waiting on Him for the future promises and gifts he has for us. 

Remember the testimonies of yesterday, and look up to the God who has proved times and times again that he is ABLE!!!

That's it for now, 

Till later, God Bless. 

"How's Therapy Going Lizzy"...?

Hello Everyone!

Today's post is basically another Physical Therapy Update, and more importantly to answer a question I have been asked by a couple of people since I started therapy. I also believe this is an appropriate question that'll be in the mind of most people, so why not write a blog post about it?. Lol..

Well, this is week Three since I started therapy. Yes, I know right? Time flies!!!
As stated previously, I go for physical therapy at project walk 3 times a week for 2 hours each day.

The answer to the question: How's therapy going Lizzy? Is ....
"Therapy is going well!!! There has not been a day since I started that I get home and NOT sleep! Seriously, it's that extreme to my body, at least in this beginning stage.
I am giving it my ALL and working myself out. I do what I am being instructed to do, and I've been challenged to do certain things I didn't think I had the strength or ability to do.
Project Walk Dallas has certainly helped me move past my comfort zone in a lot of ways and I must confess at this junction that there have been things I would say "NO" to at first (Because I don't want to break any bones), but they'd assure me to give it a try and they remind me I'm in a safe environment.
Everything is going as well as well is.

BUT, To Put it bluntly, I am not walking on my own yet. I haven't lost sight of my goal - which is walking, so, I will say, I am certainly working towards it with the help of the therapist and all the equipment available.

Spinal Cord Injury Recovery is a process and I am having to Train my brain and body to do things it could do before the car accident. I believe with my continued dedication, hard work, and the ultimate grace of God, I will have bigger, greater and better news for you all soon.

Please continue to pray for me, and I'll do my best to update you via this blog, my Instagram and Facebook pages. :-)

Here's a picture from today - Post therapy. I didn't have a Photographer available to take pictures of me during therapy. Lol

That's it for now y'all.
Till Later, God Bless.

Fund Raiser COMPLETE!! And Physical Therapy Update!

 Hello lovely humans!
Hope you're having a wonderful day so far!

Today, I have great news!!!

The Fund Raiser for my Physical Therapy has been successful!!!
A BIG THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN to everyone of you that donated and helped me spread the word.
I really wish I could give you all a big hug!!!
People I didn't know donated, and I am just overwhelmed by your kindness. May GOD ALMIGHTY BLESS YOU ALL ABUNDANTLY!!!

Here's a screen capture of the donation page!
Look, I even got $20 above the Goal!!!

I hope I don't need more money for therapy, because my prayer is that God will show up and SHOW OUT in my case as I combine work with my faith in him!

Also, I have now been to therapy Three times already this week. As I stated on the fund raising page, My Goal is to go 3 times a week, for 2 hours each day. 

It's been an interesting three days, and I have been coming home to go straight to SLEEP because of all the aches in my body. Lol.. Good Aches though! They do say No pain, No Gain right? 

This is a picture of me on the standing Frame at Project Walk Dallas. It feels great seeing myself stand tall like this. I'm looking forward to fully standing this way without support.

Well that's it for this quick update y'all!

Please, continue to put me in your prayers. 

Till Later, God Bless. 

Therapy Update: I'm Back in Therapy!!!

Hello World!
How are you all doing today?

Well, if the title of this post hasn't already given away what I want to say, I'd like to say it Boldly!!!
I am Now BACK FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY at Project Walk Dallas!!!!

I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone of you that donated in my Therapy funds to help me go back to therapy.
When I decided to start the fund raiser, I honestly didn't know what would happen.
I Took a step of faith after praying and after so many people suggested I start the fund raiser.

I am still so amazed at how many people donated and shared the page with their friends!
I truthfully can't thank you enough!!! May the Almighty God Bless you all Abundantly, and I pray that whenever you need help, God will send you an helper Immediately!

I decided to start therapy before I reached the goal I set on the fund raising because I was ready to get things started.
Today (The 18th of March) was my first day back there, and as I type this, the pains in my body tells me I am indeed doing INTENSIVE Work-out, not just "Back to functional state therapy". Lol...

I am mentally ready for this, and I pray that the Lord God Almighty in his infinite mercies will crown my effort  with success. The GOAL is to WALK Again, and I am keying in my faith and putting in all my physical effort to achieve this goal.
Please keep me in your prayers, and I know that Soon and Very Soon, I will share my testimony and invite you all to come and dance with me.... and oh yes, Eat some food and be merry. :-D

Here's a photo collage I made from my day at therapy Today.

The pictures obviously don't show you all that I did in 2 hours, but I Hope it's good enough.
I'll try my best to Document my progress and I'll keep on updating you via THIS blog.
As I type this, I am still in awe of how far God has brought me and once again, I truly truly pray that he crowns my effort with success.

The Fund Raiser Page is still LIVE and I will leave it Going at least until the Goal is reached.
So if you still want to donate, Please Go ahead and DONATE HERE.
Even after the goal has been reached, Please do not hesitate to donate. I hope that I won't need the Two Months of therapy because God is able to do above and beyond, but I'd like to have enough money should I need to do more than two months of therapy.
I hope that's understandable.

Anyhoo.... I am all smiles despite the pain I feel in my body from my first day. This is truly an amazing journey that I'm glad I have the opportunity to embark on.
AGAIN, I SAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH!!!!

Till Later, God Bless.