10/19 Mon update

[Joe Haldeman]

Yesterday, Joe really didn't eat the finches…  Brandy and Christina went in to see Joe this morning and I went for a walk around Sharon Woods Park.  He spent an hour in the wheelchair with them.  I met them for lunch, then went up to watch his PT session.  He wheeled his own chair down the hall, stood with help and walked 6 small steps.  Then he sat a while, then stood once more.   He stayed in the chair for a little while, but was exhausted.  A really good job for his first full PT session.  He still can't sit up on the edge of the bed without help, but soon will be able to.  Slow but surely.  It was wonderful to see him standing and walking.  Love, Gay