Good Monday morning to all of you!
This past week has been very good to all of us. Although we didn't get to go out of the house or out to visit family, we have decided to try again this week. Dad did, however, take his first step forward and backward with both legs with his walker. His progress increases each day and we're amazed with how much he's moving his right side. The surgery has proved so far to benefit dad's recovery rate. He's staying up longer periods of time, reading longer periods of time and exercising with greater strength. He's just about able to stand up on his own from a sitting position. We're very proud of his accomplishments.
I finished his stander and we tried it last night for the first time. With just a couple more adjustments, he'll be able to stand for long periods of time. This will allow him to learn what if feels like to transfer his weight from hip to hip.
I'm going to learn how to post photos and videos on the blog so you can see how good he looks. Thank you for all of your continued thoughts and prayers. We also want to thank everyone for the cookies, muffins, calabasitas, posole, menudo, banana bread and all other goodies that have been brought by the house. Although dad could use about 5 lbs. and loves all of these goodies, I've gained some unwanted weight. It's just a matter of time!
What a great way to brighten up our day, by reading your Blog David about your Dad. We are so very proud of the progress he is making. You just keep it up JOEL!!!!!!! We know how very strong you are. And we know you can do it....keep it up. We love the fact that you take all this time David to keep us updated and we THANK YOU. Please tell your Dad HELLO for us, we LOVE him and think of him daily. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you each and every day.
ReplyDeleteLove, Dick and JoAnn