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My Thai Discovery Journey

My Thai Discovery Journey

Hi All,

Two weeks ago I decided that I needed to step outside my comfort zone and change my scenery by heading over to North Thailand for a month. It’s not a completely new experience as I have been in this area before but this time I will be there for longer, will venture further afield and will travel alone.

I am excited by this journey and intend it to be one of self discovery as much as absorbing the culture of this beautiful and friendly part of the world. My daily Yoga sessions and a Meditation Workshop have prepared me to be at peace with myself and being in this new environment will further facilitate a sense of calm as well as enlightenment.

I invite you to share my journey. I intend this thread to also serve as a travel diary and will post some pics.

I have woken early and am thinking about the last minute things that need to be done. Tonight I will be sleeping on a plane (hopefully as it’s not the easiest way for me to get rest) and come morning, I will be in a different country.

This trip is meant to be one of simplicity. I am taking just a carryon bag and won’t be partaking in the usual touristy types of things. I won’t to live the life there and am open to whatever unfolds. I have booked the first couple of nights accommodation and then will play it by ear.

So come along and let the adventure begin.

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@soul continue to keep you in my thoughts.

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@soul. Pleased to hear the pain is manageable. Hope you get a good nights sleep.
Sending you a gentle hug.

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Dropping this off to,put at the side of your bed @soul, hope you get the beautiful scent.

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So blessed to have lovely friends on this Forum. My wonderful real life friend has been taking good care of me. She has work on during the early part of the week so it’s back home with my daughter now. Together they made adjustments to some dresses and tops to accommodate my sling and arm that can barely move.

Off to a therapy session in the morning.

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Hugs @soul .... ♥️

Good to hear you managing with the situation. Good on you .... ❣️

It is obviously going to be a real trial, but we are here for you ...... good days and bad ones.

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Had my first OT session since leaving hospital. It was quite gruelling especially since I had a lot of nausea from the pain meds and the trip in even though it was only fifteen minutes. It was a positive appointment and the therapist expects that I will eventually regain functional use of my hand. Had to be wheelchaired to and from the department. I have exercises to do three times a day.

Then had a rest before a lady came to shower me and wash my hair. Felt so good but again exhausting. My hair hadn’t been washed since before the accident. Needed a nap afterwards. The first two weeks of the service are paid for and then I will continue paying myself. Feeling much more human now.

Have physio on Wednesday morning and hope to feel stronger by then. Looks like there will be weekly OT and physio sessions for the forseeable future.

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Hi @soul,

Good to see you moving forward.

So pleased to read you have

- occupational therapy

- physiotherapist

- shower help

- clothing alterations

- good friend

- daughter stepped up a little 👍

I was worried you'd have to do this alone, but so pleased things are working out, getting necessary support, as we should 💜

This time next year it will just be another story to tell 😱 lol

Stay strong, hugzz💜💜💜

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@soul. So pleased your first OT session went so well. And great news you will regain use of your hand.
Ahhh a hair wash when it's been so long - heaven.
Keep doing what you're doing. You are on the right track.
Thinking of you.

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Really good news @soul, hoping the worst is over.

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I hope you are doing well today @soul. ♡♡♡
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