William woke up in time to take meds and yogurt for breakfast. AJ came and took William to PT and OT. OT used e-stem on the hand. PT did not have a great day. OUr usual PT was not there. THe substitute was not as good. We went out to breakfast. Then I took William to the pool. He is tired. But, he kept going. Finally got home at 2PM. I let William take a nap. Woke him up and tried the e-stem. I was going to read the lesson for bible study. But, realized that I was exhausted. I had to to take a nap. So ...William took another nap. We watched a little TV. Then more exercies. I did some weight bearing on the left arm while sitting in a high backed chair. I used the massager on William's back and leg and arm. It really causes an itching reaction.

We did standing. Managedd 4 minutes. I need to work up his stamina to stand for 15 minutes. We will try to increase a minute or two each try. I am really pushing ....but William is complying. This stroke thing is alot of work. constant work. I noticed that William's balance is much better. He can sit in the chair and not complain that he feels like he is going to fall off of it. Little improvements keep happening. He is able to walk for a longer time in the pool. He said that OT said to imagine that his arm is moving.

William wanted a sleeping pill. I gave him a half of a 10mg Ambien. That's all it takes. I felt that he probably did not need one. But, he wanted one.

I have warned him that tomorrow starts at 7AM. We will be at the pool at 7AM.

William shared that he thought that he would have to die. BUt, I have done such a good job and his life is still good. He was really appreciative. He has never mentioned the fact that he was so distraught about the stroke before. I have always told him that he will get better. It is just a matter of time and lots of hard work. I am glad to hear that all my work is paying off. I am glad that William is not depressed anymore.