Sunday, March 11, 2012

10:30 PM DST

Cole had PT a little late today, which started with the therapist asking him a series of questions. The therapist pointed to Tom and asked who he was. In a quiet sort of raspy voice, Cole said "My Dad". The therapist then pointed to Rhonda and asked Cole who she was. In the same voice Cole replied "My momma". Cole even told the therapist their names. Next Cole was asked the names of his brothers. He very confidentially recited all their names. When asked if he had fun with his brothers Cole said "No." (what would you expect from the youngest of 4 boys). Cole was also able to tell the therapist he lived Apple Valley. 

Next was the walkabout. Today Cole would set a record.  Being supported in the upright walking position by the therapist, Cole slowly shuffled his feet forward as he exited his room. Left then right then left then right. He was followed by Rhonda and Grandpa Dick who joyously looked on like parents watching their infant taking steps for the first time.

Occasionally Cole got off balance because he was in a hurry so the therapist slowed him down or stopped him. With Tom a few feet in front of Cole walking backwards blazing the trail repeating "Look at me Cole, look at me.", Cole worked hard as he shuffled out of his room, all the way around the nurses station and to the entrance of the corridor where Uncle Jay and Aunt Sheree were watching and waiting. From there, Cole was rewarded for his hard work by getting to sit in a wheelchair and being wheeled down the corridor to a large window which over looked the front of the hospital and the mountains. Prior to arriving at the window, the therapist asked who I was. He replied in the same quiet raspy voice "My Uncle Jay." Then the therapist asked who Sheree was and he replied "My Aunt Sheree" After standing up from the wheelchair and looking out the window for a few minutes, the therapist pointed to Grandpa Dick and asked Cole who he was. Cole replied "My Grandpa". Cole was totally exhausted by this time and was wheeled back into his room for a well deserved  rest.

It was pretty impressive!

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