Researchers

 Yesterday the sun was shining and the temperatures were beautiful. Desperate to escape the house I was able to pad my leg enough to enjoy a few longer walks with Friend. He was delighted to be outside playing again, happily sniffing everything and trying to chase every leaf that is drifting on the breeze. I was hesitant to add him to our family but I can't imagine not having this little pup.

Although I enjoyed being outside with Friend, I spent the majority of my day working on a project and being interviewed by researchers. I don't think I have ever passed up an opportunity to help somebody with their research into limb loss and/or prosthetics. I find the process, the topics and the discussions to be fascinating. Everybody benefits when time is taken to learn about the needs of the amputee community.

My discussion with the researcher yesterday was particularly interesting. The study is focusing on the daily needs and obstacles of the "typical" amputee. I've had researchers focus on just about ever aspect of my life, but I've never had a team so thoroughly delve into my daily activities. They were able to pull back the layers on every little accommodation and adjustment that I made for my prosthetic. I knew that I made adjustments, but it wasn't until they were dissected through this interview that I realized the depths of my accommodations.

If you are interested in meeting with the researchers to share your story, send me your email and I'll make the introductions.