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Day 12: Movement!!

I moved my lower eye lid today! Four times, and then it wouldn't do it again because it was exhausted! SO exciting!
According to my doctor and what I've read, improvement this early is a great indicator that I'll have a full recovery, and sooner rather than later!
So far, every time I've had annoying spasms in a particular spot, later that day I've been able to slightly move it! That's what happened with my lower lid today. Now I won't be so annoyed by those spasms, I'll cheer them on!
My tiny corner-of-mouth movements are slightly stronger, and they feel (to me) like they're including my cheek a bit too, though you can hardly see it.

It may not look like it, but my face is working super hard and it's exhausting! Eating takes forever and is quite an ordeal, and talking wears me out, but I think it's great exercise, because my brain is still telling both sides to move, and it's helping!

Much rejoicing all around here!
My Lord has heard my prayers!

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