More Progress!

Dad had another "big day" yesterday - to use his words. He had a great day at therapy. They got him back up to the parallel bars and he actually - with much assistance -took about 5 steps! Here's the scenario - they are helping to hold him upright - he learns to bear weight on his strong right side - and they one by one have him move the right arm down the bar, then take a step with the right leg, then they tell him to move the left leg, but they end up helping him to move that one, then they move his left arm. . . so one by one, he started taking baby steps. He says it feels good to be making progress and that he is "ready to move forward" with the program to get better. I told him I had a dream about him "running" up and down the halls and he said - "well, I'm not far from that"! I love his positive attitude! We are going to go get him this afternoon and take him to the Rec Center for one of my son's basketball games. . . he really wants to get out and go there. . . he's not seen this new Quad gym and I think he will enjoy the little trip. The game is at 4pm. Tomorrow he is excited about going to church again - we'll be picking him up for 2nd service (11am) again.

Keep praying and believing that dad will make a full recovery - he has definitely hit a turning point in his stroke and we can't wait for each day to see what is ahead for him. Thanks for your love and support - and don't forget - you are more than welcome to come see dad - he loves company!