Monday, September 22, 2008

Well, it's been a week already since I've updated the blog and I had no idea. We have been busy with the usual routine of therapy, therapy, and more therapy. All of which is definitely paying off. Mark is doing so well.

He had new wheels put on his wheelchair which are easier to grip and push, then we added new bike gloves which he likes (and which work better) than the leather wheelchair gloves he had, and he is quickly becoming h*ll on wheels. He is managing up hills and ramps much better, and is starting to manuver down steeper hills better as well.

He is taking care of most of his personal needs alone, with little or no supervision now, and is transferring alone with supervision. He still has a fear of falling, but that's to be expected. He has really come leaps and bounds in the last couple of weeks. We had a team and family meeting today and the goal is for Transition around October 15th, provided the housing is finally finished and open.

Over the weekend we enjoyed a Tampa Bay Rays game where we got to meet some of the players. The Rays have secured a spot in the playoffs and are expected to win the American League Eastern Division. We were able to get photos with the players and then enjoyed the game, but unfortunately they lost to Minnesota. Pictured with Mark are Carrie, his recreational therapist who has become a good friend, and Akinori Iwamura who is the Rays second baseman. He was very nice, as were the other players who stopped to chat a bit.

We are looking forward to this weekend when Rich and Peter arrive for a long weekend, part of which we plan to spend at one of the beach resorts and where Peter and Mark hope to do a little sailing on Clearwater Bay. The weather forecast is great so we're keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way.