Not much progress this week. Physio is concentrating on improving my transfer and progress as ever with stroke slow but sure. My leg cast was changed (I wear a plaster cast for a few weeks to help my ankle angle) and shows a marked improvement to my foot angle which will make standing easier. I stood myself from fairly high, which was a highlight, and perched high on a bed without the whinging which usually accompanies it as I feel so unsafe.

The ward had a few new residents. One is lovely but doesn't stop talking and singing badly, not even for meals. He does take the ribbing well though. One day he made the mistake of asking for carols as requests so I typed out "silent night"!

Narrowly missed ripping a fire extinguisher off the wall. Perhaps I shouldn't apply for my driving licence back just yet!

Did my wheelchair up for Christmas. The battery operated tree lights caused a lot of comment. May I take this chance to wish anyone reading this a very happy Christmas and great new year.