Pattysleg.com UPDATE  - and now I can do that...
Channel: ArtResin
Date: 2016-02-26

Note from Patty:

“You can’t help everyone but everyone can help someone.”
 
Ronald Regan
 
This is probably the most profound quote I have heard since the advent of this crowd funding campaign by my amazing neighbours Rebecca and Dave.
 
I am utterly flabbergasted at the response from family, friends and especially strangers in their desire to see me fulfill my dream of walking again.  Not only did you all meet the goal but you EXCEEDED it!!
 
I feel like this recurring nightmare I have been stuck in for the last nine years will be making its last appearance and that I can FINALLY wake up and feel whole.  It is because of ALL OF YOU that I feel a rebirth of myself taking shape.  
 
It is important for me to share with you the next steps in my journey, as absolutely NONE of it would be possible without any of you.
 
I am in the process of getting a final quote for a leg that will allow me to do 93% of what I was able to do prior to my amputation.  Once all that has been approved I will come in for a casting and then fitting of the socket to which my C-Leg will be attached.  I will then be subject to SERIOUS physio and occupational therapy to get me well adapted to walking with a definitive leg.  
 
I know it will be a tough road ahead of me but I can say this is one challenge I gladly welcome and the end result is my ultimate dream come true…TO WALK.  
 
There will NEVER be words to express just how incredibly grateful I am to everyone for literally changing the course of not only MY life but for the life of my family.  They too finally get to be free and walk alongside me…holding my hand.
 
Please do me the honour of holding yours as well…XOXO