Today Mr. Steve began his day at 7:30am and many new adventures were going to come his way. Just getting dressed in "real" clothes, not in a hospital gown, and sitting in a wheelchair was new. He was bombarded by almost everyone in the building. Everyone wanted to either talk to him or prod him to do something. This was a day of evaluating what Mr. Steve is able to accomplish. He had some type of therapy from 7:30 - 11:30am. Everyone was GREAT. Very encouraging to him and they document information to the family so we are aware of what was worked on. Our input is valued and communication is encouraged. I need to make a page of pictures to put in Steve's notebook so they can use it for therapy. Do you think we have one or two pictures around? What a GREAT concept.

After he was able to get back to bed - he slept for 2 hours. Then wound care came in to check his foot and his stitches. This will help all you that have been praying specifically about his foot.
His foot is calloused over and is dry so it will have lotion put on it two times a day. When it softens my guess is that she will clean up the callous. If not I'll have to ask Dr. Joe to make a hospital call! There are two stitches that need to come out.

Doctor Bernstein was asking me questions about the AVM and I didn't have the answers and he will contact Jefferson Neurosurgeons and try to get the answers for us. I like the way he is proactive with Steve's care. He is also proactive on getting the trach out. He feels it inhibits his ability to do therapy. I have heard from many around the rehab that they like Dr. Bernstein. I like him already. He has the patients best interest in view and that is GREAT.

Mr. Steve also got a visit from a Psychologist. She said he would be evaluated by her staff. Now guys - refrain from letting your brain go crazy! Steve was very good. She asked basic questions to see what he remembered. For the most part he did remember stuff. The neat thing was that she asked him who he depended on to get through this difficult time. He said my wife. Then she asked questions about us. So I said - "Okay, who do you depend on if I am not here?" He said, "MY GOD". With that she said, "its nice that you are a religious man." Have a nice day. And she left. So I don't know if she'll be back or not but at least she knows where Mr. Steve stands!

Tonight Mr. Steve was going to take a shower. Most of you think this is no big deal, but he has wanted to take a shower for a VERY long time. He told me he wanted to stay in the shower for 13 hours. I can't wait until tomorrow to see how it went. You see - Mr. Steve thinks he is able to be mobile however he is not. He will begin understanding his limitations right now. I pray that with this knowledge will come determination to fight on. As you know - Mr. Steve is NOT a quitter. And with God "ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE". That is a winning combination I think!

I thank the Lord for Magee and all the special people who we have been blessed to meet. I am excited to see what God is going to accomplish in Mr. Steve's life! How about you?

"Everything is possible for him who believes." Mark 9:23

Mike Regina - I'll take a rain check on the dinner from you when Mr. Steve can come too!

We LOVE each one of you!!