Paul's Update - 06/05/06

Dear Friends:

Paul seemed to feel better today although he still slept a lot. When he was awake he seemed more alert. The Physical Therapist came today. She stretched Paul's muscles and walked him some. She worked his foot a bit also. She tried to get him to step up onto a briefcase on the floor. He would put his foot on it but then he would try to reach down to pick it up!! You know ... you're not suppose to STEP on a briefcase!! LOL Tabby kept trying to reassure him that it was OK to step on it but he wouldn't do it! Dad & Tabby delivered the van to Access in Falls Church to be customized. They said they thought the date scheduled was suppose to be Thursday but Tabby reminded them that it was today. They kept it and will work on it Tuesday. Hopefully it will be ready on Wednesday for pick up but Tabby will call before going to pick it up to see if it is ready. The Speech therapist came today. She brought more cards with pictures for Paul to work with. She has been there three times now and hasn't really worked with Paul much. She has given Dad & Tabby things to do but hasn't had much one-on-one contact with Paul. She did point to the pictures and tell him what they were and then asked him to point to them. He was able to do that but she only did four pictures. Dad & Tabby are not really impressed with her. Tabby thinks that once the van is ready we may start going to outpatient therapy at the hospital. Tabby is doing well, we're still waiting for Max to arrive. Thursday is the due date. Tuesday should be a quiet day. Dad & Tabby will do some work with Paul to encourage more physical activity. They have been conferencing at the end of the day and trying to have a plan for each day! You know ... all good therapists should plan ahead!! LOL

Have a great day! Love Lynne & Carl