Every little move you make.....

Nothing is more hopeful than arriving at the hospital and walking in on a therapy session where the therapist is beaming as much as the patient.... That is what I walked into this afternoon!!!!! I have gone back to work, so I am only here a few hours a day... So imaging my surprise walking in to Dad's room to hear one of the therapists look up and say " I am so glad you are here"!!!! I expected her to then ask for me to assist with a task (this one likes for the family to be very involved with the process)..... But no she wanted me to see something that even took  her by surprise..... Dad without assistance moved not only his left leg BUT his left arm!!!!!!! She was stunned at his recent progress and astonished at his muscle tone!!!

This revelation brought tears to our eyes, dad himself crying happy tears that he could willingly move his limbs.... The therapy continued as the therapist asked him to move his arm up and down, now this took guidance and support. But he did multiple sets, one step closer to moving into the penthouse suite that is a room in Acute Therapy (where the real work begins) These are small subtle movements, but gives hope to a more independent life...

The downside to the story is this happened just after Mom left to go home for a few days... To visit with the grand kids who are missing her terribly, and take care of her own health (yes she is fine, but this has put all of us into a state of heightened awareness)..... And after a weekend with Karlene here to visit..... My theory is Dad is bound and determined to get moving, and after a short session standing today with the help of a frame... His mind and body are ready to start making the connections to fulfill that goal!!!!