https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs en-us 2016-10-18 13:23:28 UTC 2023-04-05 00:57:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131463856 Looking for IED's with his patrol dog Phito. ]]> 2016-10-18 13:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131463856 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131469732 Steps on IED which causes a huge explosion]]> 2016-10-18 13:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131469732 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131470557 Wakes up thrashing from a dream feeling the pain in his left leg. Reliving the memories from battle overseas]]> 2016-10-18 14:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131470557 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131473858 2016-10-18 14:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131473858 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131475813 Sits up and straps on his prosthetic leg so that he can get up and eat breakfast]]> 2016-10-18 14:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131475813 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131477726 Eats breakfast and feeds phito. Then puts on his winter clothing to go shovel the driveway]]> 2016-10-18 14:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131477726 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131481355 As he is shoveling the driveway he feels uncomfortable because his real leg is freezing cold from the snow and his prosthetic he feels nothing. ]]> 2016-10-18 14:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131481355 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131486055 He is frustrated about the feeling he is getting in contrast to the pains he had earlier which were ghost pains.]]> 2016-10-18 14:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131486055 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131662153 After finishing shoveling the driveway and clearing off the car, he Heads inside to start the rest of his day.]]> 2016-10-19 00:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131662153 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131663286 After making sure Phito was situated and packing a lunch, he heads off to physical therapy.]]> 2016-10-19 00:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131663286 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131664111 Arrives at facility and checks in.]]> 2016-10-19 00:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131664111 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131664267 After a grueling session once again to regain his strength, mobility, and balance in his legs, he leaves and heads off to the gym to finish working out.]]> 2016-10-19 00:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131664267 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131664696 Arrives at the gym and heads straight to the back where there are the least amount of people.]]> 2016-10-19 00:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131664696 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131664885 Runs through various exercises that he had been taught over the years by his sports coaches, focusing on his upper body and back and trying to use his legs as little as possible. It is a struggle to get back into shape after having been in a bed for so long at the hospital]]> 2016-10-19 00:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131664885 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131665155 Annoyed by all the staring passing people. decides to head upstairs to the indoor track to work on his walking. ]]> 2016-10-19 00:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131665155 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131665522 Walking everywhere is a challenge that does not seem to be getting any easier as the days go by and walking along the track is a prime example of the struggle involved with manipulating the prosthetic]]> 2016-10-19 00:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131665522 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131665805 After what seemed like ours of tough steps and getting passed by the elderly couples he decides to take his lunch break before heading home ]]> 2016-10-19 00:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131665805 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131666058 Time to get the day started.  Slaps alarm clock and hops out of bed hitting the floor. He realized all at once that the pains in his left leg were ghost pains from his amputation that was needed due to his time spent overseas.  ]]> 2016-10-19 00:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131666058 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131666687 Arrives back home to be greeted by an overly excited Phito and heads out back to throw a ball for him, one of the few things he can still do and enjoy with confidence.]]> 2016-10-19 01:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131666687 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131666977 Heads inside to turn on the news and relax for a bit. The little annoying things are often what drives people insane. This time for  him its the fact that he can feel the warmth of the leather couch, heated by the pellet stove, as well as its texture on his right leg, but not his left.]]> 2016-10-19 01:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131666977 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131667990 Driving is not overly difficult, especially considering his right leg is intact but it does have a few annoyances associated with a prosthetic leg in the way.]]> 2016-10-19 01:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131667990 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131668507 He decides to start preparing his dinner. He is normally not a fan of cooking but he can do it without having to worry about his limitations, or lack of stimuli as he often does with activities that involves his legs so he does not mind anymore]]> 2016-10-19 01:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131668507 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131669584 2016-10-19 01:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131669584 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131669858 Finishes cooking his meal, and sits back down on the couch to eat and watch the evening news and a movie.]]> 2016-10-19 01:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131669858 greatdanedog10 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131670215 Decides to hit the hay early and rest for the next day. Monotony does not let up until he has accustomed to his prosthetic and regained his strength. Not just his leg strength, his overall strength, but his confidence of toting himself about without worrying about his balance, ability to manipulate his prosthetic, or the turning heads and thoughts as he passes by.]]> 2016-10-19 01:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131670215 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131671532 2016-10-19 01:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131671532 k_snyder14 https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131671802 2016-10-19 01:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/k_snyder14/4jhd7n7767vs/wish/131671802