Wednesday

Tim went to rehab a week ago and really began work on Thursday. He has made a lot or progress in that time. The hardest thing he does is to get dressed. He is very patient although it is SO frustrating. I just want to help him, but I sit quietly as the Occupational Therapist watches and makes an occasional observation. I know this is how he will learn. I'd probably scream or hit the therapist. He says he is considering becoming a nudist, so he still has his sense of humor. The nurse asked us if we knew the difference in a terrorist and a therapist. --- You can negotiate with a terrorist.

He is walking with a walker or with therapist holding onto a belt that is around his waist. He walks all around the halls this way, but is exhausted when he is finished. He is climbing the stairs in the therapy room, bouncing balls, etc. He is now able to eat three meals a day (soft foods) but still can't have liquids except the thickened ones, which he hates. He gets some extra supplements and liquids through the feeding tube.

The team of specialists met today and feel it will be at least another week and a half before he will come home. I don't know how fast he can achieve independence, but I think that might be a little optimistic. I hope he will be able to come by then but don't want to get my hopes too high.

He is more interested in things and even reads a little.

Once again, thank you for your concerns and prayers. Peggy