Saturday July 2nd

Today is dad's birthday, a young 77 years! We all sang to him this morning and since we couldn't light candles in the room, he pretended to blow them out anyway. He's going to have plenty of cake to eat when he wants. The therapy staff at St. Mary's is great and have been working him hard. With some assistance from his nurses this morning, he wheeled himself down the hallway.  I got a chance to sit in the therapy room to see his team help him actually lift himself from the wheel chair to a standing position on the parallel bars. It was the first time I was able to see him standing in 6 weeks. Although his right side is weak and slow to respond, I've seen great improvement with his right hand. He's now grabbing and squeezing objects.We're sooo proud of him! I'm amazed to see his progress in just under a week.
While at Kindred, he slept most of the day. Here at St. Mary's, he's up working hard when he has to be and sleeping in between therapy sessions. Lisa and I no longer have to spend nights because #1, he's in good hands and #2, he sleeps all night because of the activity during the day. We're anxious to see what progress he makes by next weekend.

Have a great 4th of July and spend this weekend safe with loved ones.