Chapter 153: She Would Do It On Her Own Pace
Leslie’s first rehab session went smoothly much to her delight. Her therapists began the session by familiarizing themselves with her before starting with simple therapies.
Ms. Katherine Chen was responsible for her physical and occupational therapy. Ms. Noelle Yao handled her speech therapy.
Dr. Mo highly recommended both of them. The three of them had worked together for several patients before.
In the beginning, Leslie’s rehab sessions with Ms. Chen and Ms. Yao would take four to five times a week. The frequencies would gradually lessen once the improvement of her situation reached the benchmark set by the therapists.
"Mrs. Xu, your muscle loss is mild compared to most patients," said Ms. Chen while gently pressing Leslie’s right arm at the end of their session, "But, it’s inevitable for you to feel pain during."
Leslie quietly stared at Ms. Chen. Being in the early 30s, the therapist was only a few years older than her. Both Ms. Chen and Ms. Yao treated her well.
After the end of the speech therapy session, Ms. Yao left. She needed to head back to the hospital. Ms. Chen took over her place.
"I know..." Leslie spoke slowly, understanding what Ms. Chen was telling her, "I won’t... rush myself to... get better... I’ll do it... on my pace..."
Leslie would lie to herself if she said she never had that thought. If possible, she wanted to recover fully as soon as possible. Yet, doing so might damage her weakened body.
Leslie still remembered how Charlene entrusted this body including her life in this world to her. She had to treat it better. Harming herself was akin to betraying her promise to Charlene.
"I’m glad you think like that, Mrs. Xu. Even if you feel discouraged later, please have faith in yourself. Instead of other people, you’re the one who benefits from getting better the most."