Monday, August 13th – Day +84
Hi Everyone,
Wow, what a day. I left around 9am and sat in construction, moving 1 mile in 1/2 hour. Luckily about a half hour later I was out of the construction zone.  I got to Mike’s room and he was still in therapy. So, I did his laundry – which I found out I won’t have to do again because they’ll let him do it during his therapy time!! Cool – I think I’ll take some of our laundry for him to do too! 
I ended up having lunch with him and then going to his afternoon PT and OT. I counted while he exercised. He does have a hard time staying awake when he is doing his leg exercises while lying down after lunch. Plus the amount of meds don’t help with feeling awake! He did a good job however. It was good to see him standing up again. He isn’t walking at every session very far and they vary his exercises each time. But he is getting a workout. Hopefully he can continue to keep up the pace.
I got to get a list of his meds also. And I talked to the ENT when he stopped in to check on Mike. He said that his infection in his neck area should feel better real soon. Also, Mike said that he is sitting easier too because they are getting his bottom wound under control. He does have some problems on his hipss from sitting and moving but they will heal soon too.
I told him how proud I am of him and to keep up the good work! I also told him that Barb offered to send him a flute to work on in OT. His OT thought that would be really cool – I’m not sure Mike did!
Mom is doing pretty good. She talked to her doc today and they are attending to her issues. I’ll see her on Friday.
Thanks for the extra prayers.
love, Ann