Much has happened since our last post back in April.
First, Special Olympics have postponed the World Winter Games scheduled for January 2022 to January 2023, still to be held in Kazan, Russia.
And, we finally received a diagnosis about the pain that Cory has been experiencing for almost 2 years. It's a condition called Ankylosing Spondilitis. It is an inflammation of the joints, usually in the spine, is chronic and has no cure. With a diagnosis came a recommended medication, which has made a big difference in pain levels and frequency.
So the good thing is Cory now has more time to slowly get back into sports activities with the Games pushed back to 2023.
We also discovered a terrific ski simulator in North Vancouver so when Cory is ready to go back to training, that will be an excellent tool to improve his racing skills. He did use it a few times before the pain got just too much.
Here back in June:
More recently it's been biking, bowling, and softball, mostly with no pain but some times with a considerable amount of pain.
With winter coming fast, we will update more often. A well-earned vacation in Mexico in November, then we will go watch the world's best female skiers race at Lake Louise in December. Snow should start falling soon thereafter. And likely some simulator training before then.
