Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Today was relaxed and quiet as Sundays typically are here. We went to church, ate lunch, and David's only therapy was PT in the afternoon. David then had the rest of the day to do anything he wanted to, provided it was in the hospital, and on his list of approved food and beverage items.

During PT he rode the stationary bicycle that can measure how much power it is getting from the left or right legs. They have taken the straps off of his right foot (so he can't pull up with it) to allow the left leg to work harder as it pushes down, and do it's share. He was getting up into the 70% range with his left foot, which is really great. Then they had David walking with his 'regular' walker all over the place.

Some things that were an issue a few days ago we don't really think about now. He is eating so good, and swallows perfectly. He is no longer drowsy during the day, and the therapists don't have to wake him as he falls asleep in the middle of pedaling a bike.

We have a lot of fun talking with David, about serious things like his accident, recovery, friends and relationships, but also we joke with him a lot. Not all of the jokes are at his expense. He got me a few times today, and really got Christa. We are not going to share the gist of those jokes with y'all at this time though.

David did not like his dinner tonight, so I asked what was worse, Turkish food (sorry to David's Turkish friends!) or the hospital food, and he said that this made Turkish food taste like a #10. Then he added that Turkish food would be like a 'platter from Heaven' in comparison. He smiles all of the time now, and is generally in a great mood. I know that he is enjoying having his sister Christa, and Bella and Tobey here to hang out with.

Steve