Andrea had a good day, she slept till 9 AM, almost first thing PT came by and got her up on her feet beside her bed, turned her 90 degrees and sat her down in her wheelchair. Of course the physio therapist held most of her weight up. It's much the same as trying to make a one month old baby stand, the baby actually contributes very little to the project, except this is a nearly 17 year old girl instead. When she was asked how it had gone she said "horrible". She didn't really want to try, she was afraid of how painful it might be, also how weak she is and afraid of falling. But it is like so many other things in life, you never know until you try. Tomorrow she will be a lot more willing to try again I think. The pump doctor said after he didn't think she was ready or could it. If she continues to improve in the nest few days, PT is considering having her try out between the parallel bars, 2 handrails, by the end of next week. She still needs to put on around 20 lbs of muscle to get back to where she was a year ago. Her voice is stronger and she is talking a bit more now too. We just thank God for all the improvements there have been. Now it is time for dreamland, goodnight.
Thanks, Maynard
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