Dynamic Duo

Brayden and I got to visit for a couple of Daddy's therapy sessions today. During physical therapy today he made 2 laps around the gym with his walker. The therapist was still helping support daddy's right knee, but said that it was only to make sure he didn't hyper extend it. He was making all of the steps on his own. She also has to help him keep his steps straight. Sometimes that right foot wants to cross over in front of the left which as you can imagine trips him up a little bit. Brayden was very impressed (this is the first time he's seen his Papa in therapy- until this point he's only seen him lying in a bed) he would say things like "Is Papa standing up all by himself?" and "Papa is walking really good!". It makes me so proud to see him excited about his Papa's progress.

In occupational therapy they worked more on his right arm. She was getting movement out of his shoulder and elbow, but still having to do most of the work with the wrist and fingers. When we showed up, Daddy was showing off by showing us how he can get his arm from his lap to his arm rest and back again. (I think he was showing off for Brayden.) We also noticed that he's lost his arm brace that has been attached to his chair to keep his arm from falling off the side of the chair. Another milestone! It seems that there are milestones being overcome every day. We were so proud to get to see some of those today.

The highlight of the morning (for me) was to get to watch Daddy and Brayden play a game of catch with a football in between therapy sessions. Brayden is definitely ready to get Papa home. Brayden needs to practice up on his batting for the fall and I think he's excited to see that Papa will be able to pitch to him. Papa has been his "at home" baseball coach for the past couple of years and we sure missed him this 2nd half of Brayden's season.

 

 

After therapy, Daddy had a 30 minute break before lunch. We assumed he'd be ready to get into bed to rest but he surprised us and declined the offer. Instead, he rolled himself to his sink and brushed his teeth and shaved his face. He's definitely getting to be a little more independent! Brayden also got Papa to play some Tic Tac Toe on the iPad. Although Brayden won't admit it, Papa kicked his tail.

 

Thanks again for all of the prayers! 2 more weeks and we will be taking him home. We are praying to see a lot more progress before that point!

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