Mark continued with great progress again today. He did a field trip to Wal-Mart with the occupational therapist and the rec therapist. They had him choose a CD for the new fitness group that recreation has started for the guys and family members. He managed to propel his wheelchair for about half the trip and had no problem with the other tasks they gave him at the store.
His afternoon water therapy and PT went well too. He did the Erigo after pool and didn't really complain much about it. I think he actually sees the improvement that has occurred as all these various therapies are meshing and his legs are getting stronger and straighter. He now has a trapeze over his bed and he can pull himself up to a sitting position. He can get his clothes on now without much assistance and yesterday started doing stand and pivot transfers to his wheelchair from his bed and from the exercise mat. Hopefully, in the next few weeks he will have it down pat enough for them to teach him how to do it in and out of my car. That will make life on the weekend much more fun!
As you have probably noticed, Mark hasn't mentioned much on this blog. He does all his computer "chat" on Facebook. He is on that every day and I really need to get him to put his two cents in here. More to come from him . . . . I hope! In the meantime, you're all stuck with me!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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3 comments:
Ann we all love your comments and are very grateful that you have been just so regular with your updates on Mark's progress BUT yes his Face book comments are rather humorous and I am sure everyone(who is not on Facebook) would also enjoy hearing from him.
He certainly has a great sense of humour and tells it how it is !!
We look forward to him contributing to this blog.
How about some up to the minute photos of you all as well ?
Ann, we appreciate all that you have done for us these past six months with these updates. We have been able to see all the great progess he has made!!!!! love, Susan and Don
Ann,
It is wonderful that Mark is using Facebook!! This blog tells the story of an incredible journey by Mark and all the family and will become a treasured keepsake. I hope you will keep it up!!! It is a wonderful reminder to me when I see a new feed pop up on my computer to say a special prayer for Mark. We will continue to pray for him and for you.
Mary Ann
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