This week Tommy has "walked the bars" a dozen times--three times during each physical-therapy session with Catherine. Although Tommy still requires two people to help, including Catherine advancing his right leg with each step and me advancing his right hand, his ability to shift his balance continues to improve.
It took Tommy a month from the time of his stroke, but yesterday he finally smiled for two of his favorite caregivers, Dee and Qwanteisha, to their delight. This weekend, Tommy's daughter Karen is here, along with his son-in-law Paul and youngest granddaughter Kelly. Karen and I will head up to Milford in a while to see him, and I have no doubt that he will greet her with a big smile.
I will try to upload some photographs of yesterday's session, but for some reason my Mac doesn't cooperate with photo uploads, so I am forced to e-mail the photos to my sister Trudy, who then loads them onto the site for me--thanks, Trudy!
Tommy Long
Penny and Irv visit Tommy
Penny loves Tommy
Tommy looks good in GREEN!
Tommy does Lincoln Logs
Looking good
Roomie Pat
Barb and Tim, best help in the world
Friend Janis visits
LOOK MA, no walker!
Happiness is a warm hug from Gaie
Two happy people--Tommy & Gaie
Oh the shark has--pearly teeth, dear!
Hi honey, I'm HOME!
Home Sweet Home...what a feeling!
Dapper Tommy and Penny the Guard Dog
Well Helloooo there!
"I survived 2008"
Visit with Mary & Al
Jack's breakfast made Tommy smile!
Oh you Lazy Bones!
Tommy loves those get well cards!
Enjoying summer...finally!
Visit with Onka Dekker
Tommy with Irv and Patti
Marty Wolfe visits his old boss
Merry Christmas to All!!
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