Well today was the day we’re making pizzas in Occupational Therapy, a Valentine’s Day treat. My occupational therapist has been wanting to do this for a little while now. There was no way I was getting out of it, lol. It’s those daily tasks I need to learn to do with what movement I have now till more come back and strength. I knew it would be difficult but knew she’d be dipping into her treasure chest of tools, lol. She pulled all these different straps and knives, lol. I told her, “You definitely didn’t buy those at Walmart, lol.”
Making Pizzas Occupational Therapy
It didn’t turn out to bad. I definitely didn’t cut the mushrooms like I normally do. I chopped them instead of nice slices but you do what you can do. It was hard when you don’t have grip, hands not really working or wrists. No strength either. But I managed. Squeezing the pizza sauce was another hard task but I did it, slow but did it. Since I don’t have the ability to pick up the ham, pepperoni and salami slices with my fingers I had to use a fork.
After we made the pizzas and waiting for them to cook in the oven, I had a delicious Valentine’s Day cookie she made. She was a bit nervous when I went to pick up my glass of milk to bring to my mouth as she went, “oh ohhhh ohhhh…” I was like, “Don’t make me laugh or I’m going to spill it for sure, lol.” It was close, as it tilted, as it’s hard for me to pick up a cup with my weak hands and arms while sitting straight up in a chair. I managed though but I have to admit it was a close call, lol.
The pizzas were done and they looked pretty good. Hers better then mine for sure. I had it for supper and it was delicious really. It’s the first thing I helped make for supper since becoming ill with Guillain Barre Syndrome back on August 1, 2019. I know I can’t wait to be able to go back home and make some of my own meals someday. I miss making some things, but in time I will again.
For Valentine’s Day I gave the nurses some chocolates as a thank you. They do a lot for everyone here. Every woman loves chocolates. 🙂 Now they can enjoy them on their break. They deserve it for everything they do. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!