Recovery Walk

Recovery Walk by Maina (a Short Story Contest entry) 

Other’s success stories inspired the man’s practice following his doctor’s declaration of permanently lost walking ability. After enough recovery for independent slow strolls and questioning the claim, the doctor confessed his reluctance to admit the lack of certainty of recovery. The patient advised to instead encourage waiting for answers after long term practice and treatment. The doctor apologized and agreed to hereafter inspire patients, congratulating the man’s wisdom, recovery progression, and hopeful persistence.