On holiday as a disabled man

Life after stroke Hobbies and leisure
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Just completed a stay in Oxfordshire on holiday first outing as a family with me disabled.
We got me in to two nice pubs, walked in with stick. Even got out and got to a view point at white horse hill.
Topping it off with a visit to the ashmolian museum in Oxford city centre. Was pushed around by my son in a wheelchair.
All said and done it was great not as terrifying as I thought it might be unable taxing was great

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Great you had agood time Mark

First time doing anything is a bit daunting so good on you for walking parts of your trip too.

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@mrfrederickson glad you had a great time away. Things often appear more daunting than they really are. Sounds like you did loads.

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Thanks Andy it all as only the museum tour I needed help all other trips I walked and got in a vehicle an climbed out and entered the premises needed a rest aft each visit and my bad foot complained about it but painkillers were helping

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Hi Mark Well done you :clap: Sounds like you and your family had a great time.
In my experience the first time doing something is always a bit scary but usually works out well.

Keep up the good work and look forward to your next adventure. Thanks for sharing, it’s always lovely to hear of
a positive story.
Regards Sue

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Thanks Lorraine,

Will need a holiday after to recover, the car journey is over 4 hours a long time to be sat down

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Oh no @Loshy hope you’re ok now. Hopefully you enjoyed Greece despite the flight home xxx

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Glad you had a fab time. Panic attacks are very scary but pleased it didn’t take the shine off your holiday :sun_with_face::sun_with_face::sun_with_face: xxx

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Thanks everyone I am game if nothing else I’ll try always as I owe it to my wife and family to give them as normal a life as my broken body will allow

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Yes I got through it but now know that hat to expect

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Wow Lorraine that is brave flying is a long way off

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Glad you had a good time :slight_smile:

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Thanks Mrs5k, no wheelchair bar the one we borrowed at the museum my wife was determined I would stick walk everywhere which I did, hoping to return one day in a fully able condition and walk as beforehand no stick, I can only pray as time passes by I reach a less impaired level

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Thanks SusanJane, I wish I could bring better news like recovery but my holiday was a good time and an achievement

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You did really well Mark, @mrfrederickson I’m sure with your determination that you’ll get better and better with your walking.

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I do hope so but it may be a great many years before the results I’m aiming for

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Each step you take is a step nearer your goal Mark.

1% every day = 365% a year thats some huge progress

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Yes so true Andy, thanks for the perspective check.

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Some fellow recovers set improvements as percentage percentages per year which stretches the recovery to many years which appears to compare with other fellow recovery survivors.

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Small goals @mrfrederickson aim for those first then each small goal will become a larger one. Try not to focus on years down the line. A lot can happen in that time. Aim for something this month, next month and build from there. Try not to compare either each persons stroke & recovery is different. You’re doing better than you think. Be proud of yourself.

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