Today is the first day that Bobby woke up with any level of energy. Even on his good days, he's woken up sluggish and had to work up to his good mood. He suggested we go for a walk around City Lake. He did fabulous! He walked from bench to bench, resting between spurts. It was very difficult for him. His knees were killing him, he was easily winded, and he felt so weak. It was a tough mental battle, as much as it was a physical battle. He felt very defeated when he wasn't able to complete an entire lap around the lake. It's a total of .6 miles around, and he made it to .5 around. He was very close, but the last stretch didn't have any benches and he was afraid to attempt it being so worn out at that point. I, however, was beyond proud of him. I wasn't sure he'd get even half a lap in, but he pushed himself and accomplished so much. He is battling knee pain, weeks of inactivity, a major surgery, and a lack of food. It's a rough journey, but he's doing it!
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