Well, we had a quiet weekend without the van. Mark had pool therapy on Saturday and then we enjoyed a cookout here at the hospital with the others. The guys jumped in and helped cook the burgers and dogs. It was fun and with the addition of fans in the picnic pavilion, not too hot.
After church yesterday, Mark and Jess went to the movies with Rec Therapy and a couple of the other patients. I took the opportunity to take a friend out for a birthday lunch.
Naturally, today was back to work. Mark stood in the standing frame in his morning PT and did very well. Then, this afternoon he used the recumbent stepper and stood at the parallel bars. He did very well with both. He still has an issue with his pelvis being twisted. This is mainly due to the tight muscle tone in the hips. Once he is cleared to have Botox again, this area may be addressed. The new splint on the right leg is working well. There is noted improvement since it was put on almost two weeks ago. It will be readjusted this week and then every week from here on in. When he is laying down in bed, his left leg is laying out straight and the right is only bent up about 25 degrees. All of the components; therapy, splint, medication are finally working together and it really seems to be helping.
Monday, June 16, 2008
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4 comments:
It's so good to hear all about this socialising and I am sure it is as important as the "serious therapy"!!
Keep up the good work Mark.
We are all very proud of your efforts and send our love and lots of hugs from Australia.
Hi Mark and Ann,
It is so good to hear of Mark's continued progress. We keep praying and God is working! I love hearing about the outings and the positive attitude you both have. What an inspiration to us! Romans 5:3-4 TLB
We can rejoice, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us-they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are stong and steady.
We continue to pray for healing and for God's peace and strength for you all.
Love,
Kathy and Bill
So pleased to read about your continued progress and can't tell you how pleased we are for you and your family. Keep up the good work Mark!
Ted & Marilyn
Hi Mark.
I haven't written in a few days due to a class I am taking. The title of the class is "Crisis Management"! I am really getting to old for this kind of stuff. I am ready for anything now! Just let someone bring shaving cream or a squirt gun to school! :o)
Glad to hear you are getting out and about some. We saw the Ironman movie...pretty good but Indiana Jones was alittle disappointing....Harrison is like me....getting alittle old for the action hero type.
Keep moving all the pieces parts and soon you will reap the benefits! You are a miracle, ya know?! With each new therapy you add and the progress you make you restore everyone's faith in God. He has plans for you....thinking of you lots. me
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