When her walking sticks arrive, she parts with her wheelchair, surprised that she is fearful of learning to become mobile without it. Learning to walk is harder than she had ever imagined. She quickly found herself thinking about every step, lift, and land of her foot. She continued, slowly, and with deep concentration. She took ten small steps the first day!
With Christmas around the corner, she becomes lonely and homesick at nights. She begs Mrs. Ballard, her nurse, if she can return home for Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
In the meantime, the whole hospital is performing a Christmas pageant, in which Peg plays the role of Mary. With the surprising turnout, there is a quick change of plans. Peg finds herself making a decision to walk for the first time since her paralysis, without the use of any walking sticks or mobile device, in front of an entire audience. Her only support will be "Joseph" holding her at the waist.
What a courageous young woman! She has more determination than many adults that I know. Taking small steps is one thing, but in front of an audience of strangers to see is another. I applaud her bravery.
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