Ferb helps Mackenzie take her supplies to the backyard and sits down under the oak tree. "We'll start slow with your arm. Don't worry about straining yourself. If it starts to hurt, stop."
We start by stretching my arms. The left one almost covered in cast spare the joint at my elbow; the right one only having a cast on my forearm. I grab each bicep and stretch it over my chest. I raise my hands as high as I can. I notice Ferb, still sitting by the tree, doing the exercises with me. Everything is a bit sore but then again, I haven't done anything in 2 weeks. Mackenzie lays a yoga mat on the ground and helps me lie down. "I want you to put your hands and feet on the ground and lift your butt up." she explains.
I follow her direction. My belly slowly rises in the air, but my shoulders are still on the mat. "Now comes the hard part. Standing."
She puts a walker in front of me. I take her extended hand and she helps me rise off the ground. She gives me time to grasp the walker and lets go of my hands. Immediately I slump. My legs feel like candle wax that's gotten too hot. My knees are shaky but I slowly right myself as Mackenzie watches with outstretched arms. I notice Candace In her window, watching me "ok you're doing great, let's hold this for 30 seconds."
Towards the end my arms feel like jello supporting most of my weight on them. Mackenzie pushes my wheelchair behind me and I sit. That was exhausting. Mackenzie packs up and leaves and Ferb and I go Into the kitchen for lunch.