William is making progress. Positive. SLow by steady. I think that is the way that William has always been. Slow and steady. In therapy the PT has his walking with min assist each session. This makes William feel good. He is also walking in the pool. Everybody is watching his progress and they are all so supportive at the pool. We are part of the early morning pool gang. The handicapped need to get to the pool early to beat the little kids. Lessons start at 8AM. Today William was too tired to get up at 6AM. Since, I have the day off we can go later. We will heading for an 11AM date. Then a doctor's appt. at 1PM. Just a regular checkup.

William was up at 8AM for meds and breakfast. OJ and cereal loaded with grapes and blueberries. He has definitely changed his eating habits. Now he wants to eat healthier than I do. No more donuts and junk food. Before William could not stop himself from eating junk and sweets. now he won't touch the stuff. Simply amazing. I had him do his self-range of motion exercies. I monitor and check off on my check list. I added pulling in and out with arms.

I had him sit on a highback chair on a balance cushion. He did not like this ...but did well. He said that he felt like he was sitting on the top of a tall building and the wind was blowing. Next, I was going to let him rest. So to the bed. I had him stand up and put pressure on his left arm by using the walker as a support. While lying down he did bridges with both legs and one leg. Next , crunches. You can imagine...he is exhaused and snoring away. He has 30 minutes to sleep then up and dressed for the pool. followed by shower and doctor's visit. We might even stop somewhere on the way home and have lunch.

Outings are exercise. too. Wiliam has to transfer from the car to the wheelchair. Then from the wheelchair to a chair or booth in the restaurant. It will depend how much energy he has after the pool and MD visit.

I am a drill sargeant. I find that since I expend so much energy at home. I am not such a drill sargent at work. I would really rather let things go and relax at home. But for this time in our life. I am taking on a new hat. I don't even like hats. WIlliam is the one that likes hats.