September 22

Melinda is adjusting at home and doing well. She is keeping the same schedule as she did at Jim Thorpe Rehab. She is up at 7:45 am to get dressed and eat breakfast. At 9:00 am she starts with physical therapy. Right now she is working with the walker and trying to regain her balance. At 10:00 speech therapy comes and they work on Melinda's voice. I told Melinda this would be her chance to scream at mom. She liked that idea. The therapist gives Melinda homework through the week. Melinda has to remember 15 things she did in a weekend to work on her memory. Occupational therapy has been working on Melinda's right hand. She tries to pick up toothpicks with tweezers. She is also working on writing with her right hand. In the afternoons Melinda works on the floor doing trunk exercises and leg lifts and uses a putty to work with her right hand. Melinda is doing very well going up and down the stairs at home. She is progressing a little each day. I was really excited today. I asked, Melinda to take one step with each foot. She did and did not lose her balance. She took another 2 steps, one at a time and did not lose her balance. Praise God!! With repetition over and over she will be walking soon. I know in my heart that all the prayers said for Melinda has gotten her this far. We are so thankful and can't thank every one enough for all the support and prayers that has helped us through this difficult time. It is truly a miracle that Melinda is home and doing well. GOD answered our prayers. Please keep Melinda in your prayers as she continues to work hard every day to improve to get better. God Bless!