Day 30 was spent being anxious about my future and endlessly dithering over the best choice of my two options. Days 31 & 32 have been spent doing various reccy's to find out.
Cambridge
I tried to emulate a 'typical day' in my house - getting out of bed, using the bathroom, getting in and out of the shower, using everything in the kitchen, getting up and down stairs, getting dressed, doing my hair, etc. I managed it all fine. I also - proud moment - managed to walk with no assistance or support from my house to the nearest bus stop. My mum helped me do various routes which I regularly do and I managed to propel myself on all of them.
I feel a lot more confident about my abilities after going to Cambridge for the day and trying it out. I'm pretty sure the relief of being out of the hospital for a few hours and in a place I love is what gave me the extra boost to do some unassisted walking.
Beechwood
I give it sympathy points because I saw it on a very rainy day, and yesterday in Cambridge was lovely and sunny.
I can't think of a single aspect of it which I liked. It looked like a retirement home, it smelt like a retirement home and the age of the inmates were that of a retirement home. Making the doors to the bedrooms look like front doors with a number and a knocker does not make it homely.
Decision made (surprisingly easily after seeing Beechwood) - I'm taking my chances in Cambridge, and I'll work out if it was a good idea or not in a few weeks :)
Love Emily x
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