This morning I was in the office waiting to make copies when another teacher said with mild disbelief, "you're still walking, huh?" I was a little taken aback; most people are a bit more supportive of my efforts post-paralysis. Then I realized he meant I'm still walking to school. (I'm known as a "health nut" because I walk to school from my house, which is a little more than 5 minutes away on foot). Suddenly it struck me: none of the teachers at school know I couldn't walk 4 years ago, and probably would never suspect it. It's exhilarating and yet strange to look normal on the outside even though my body doesn't feel like it's 100% functional.
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