I was late meeting my friend at the rock climbing gym this evening, so I didn't get a lot of climbs in, but I did manage to conquer a slope on my last climb. I was almost ready to give up too, not because my arms and legs were too tired to continue, but because I didn't think I could reach the last couple of holds before reaching the top. I was stuck right above the sloped part (yes, a backward slope). Luckily this time when she yelled up at me to help me figure out where to place my hands and feet so I could advance, I was able to do it. I'd say about 90% of the time when someone tries to help me get unstuck on the wall, my body doesn't think it can move the way they are telling me to go so that I can get further up the wall. I may try a few times, unsuccessfully, then give up and have them bring me down. But not this time! I was really proud of myself for making it all the way up. Yay!
Another accomplishment is that I am on my way to becoming a co-facilitator for my ThyCa support group. There is a training call this weekend, then a facilitator conference call in a few weeks. It is a volunteer job, but I'm glad I have this opportunity to help out others who have to walk on the same thyca path as myself. My first meeting as a co-facilitator will be next month, on Dec 7th.
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