Doug had two therapies today: physical therapy and occupational therapy. Today was his last day with occupational therapy. He is still not able raise his left arm completely straight above his head and his arms are still fairly weak. His left hand his still very weak and he does not use it completely. But I guess since he is mostly functional that is all the in-home therapy that can be provided. I also understand that they will only show us how to do new exercises and then Doug has to do the exercises on his own. I guess they think they have introduced all that they can and now the rest is up to Doug. Doug really needs some support and coaching to do the exercises. He tires easily and it is hard for him to stay motivated. Also he struggles with procedural memory. I am not sure he can do any of the exercises without some support. And so I guess that makes me the coach.
Tonight he was able to get into bed on his own with no help from me to lift his legs into bed. Also before bedtime he did all the bedtime routines on his own and even got his clothes out for tomorrow. I am so glad he is taking the initiative to become a little more independent each day. It makes both of our lives better.
And so we pray:
God or New Hope and New Life, thank you for the continued strengthening of Doug's body. Thank you for each skill that allows him to be more independent. We continue to pray that his body will be restored to wholeness and that he may walk and enjoy all the things that have given him pleasure in the past. In your name we ask it. Amen
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