Paul's Update - 02/17/06

Lynne is visiting her sister in SC, and this is the best way we could figure to "get out the news."


Dear Friends:

What a great day! They get better all the time. Today was the day Paul was able to start his weight bearing…but first…speech therapy. Sheila (the speech therapist) worked with Paul to work with the foot pedals. He did that about 20 times. They worked with the rubber band exercise that he has to squeeze with his hand. He was able to do that about 15 times. Then they attempted to have his blow a whistle. It took a lot of doing but he finally was able to blow the whistle. It was only a little at first but after several tries he blew the whistle really hard!! He blew it about 20 times as well. Then it came time to WALK!! Keith got him up and he was able to walk all the way to the end of the parallel bars. He struggles to move the right leg. Keith works hard with him until he is ready. It was good to see him be able to get up again. He seems to enjoy being on his feet!! He seemed to feel really good today. Saturday & Sunday we will have the weekend "therapy staff"….Bobby & Tabby!! LOL Possibly Monday or Tuesday he will be able to go to Mount Vernon. Every day we rejoice in his improvement. Have a great weekend.

Lynne & Carl