Paul's Update - 01/18/07

Dear Friends:

Paul seems to be feeling better each day. He is still complaining that he doesn't feel good and doesn't try to do his exercises. Today he was able to sit up at the side of the bed for a while in between trips to the bathroom (which is the exercise that he usually gets most). He continues to try to say words that we haven't really worked with him to say. Sometimes he will start to copy what we say and then he just says something on his own. It doesn't always make sense but at least we can see that he is trying to say something on his own. Dad said that today Paul was able to count to nineteen. He had trouble with 11, 12 & 13 but then he was able to do 14-19 without any trouble. Max has become quite mobile and Pap-Paw has to watch him pretty closely. He has figured out how to pull himself to a standing position by grabbing onto the couch or chairs in the living room. He hasn't figured out how to get back down so many times he begins to fall. Pap-Paw has to be ready to catch him ... and sometimes the chair too since Max doesn't let go!! Dora (the nurse) is still sick. Thank goodness it is almost the weekend! Tabby worked late today. Friday is her last day at this job and she will start her new job on Monday. Bobby's birthday is Friday so we will have an outing to dinner if the weather is good. Paul usually enjoys going out for dinner!

Have a great weekend! Lynne & Carl