We went to visit with the square dance club. William was tapping to the music. He loved everybody coming up and hugging and greeting him.. He really wants to walk just to dance again.

I told him in order to get there...we need to work really hard. It has taken us 16 months to get to where we are now. That is walking with

assistance. He needs to work with me consistently and go to the pool as often as I can get him there. He really has motivation to get

moving up and walking.

I will be looking into a new care giving agency for him. I have not been pleased with the one that I am currently using. Change is difficult. I

am not happy with the current one and I have looked into another one. She will come out tomorrow for an assessment. The caregivers from

the current place are lazy. They do not want to do much other than sit and watch TV. I need them to interact with William more. TV is not

what I expect. Now, I do veg out on the couch and watch TV when i get home. But, I am tired after working. The caregivers...this is their

job. They don't exercise him or want to shower him. They leave that for me. They just babysit. I hope that the next agency is better.

I shall keep you informed..

Ruth