Progress

The weather has been exceptionally beautiful these last days of summer, but today I FELT the sunshine deep down inside! I came to the hospital this morning to find Carl with no tubes or attachments: no oxygen, no IV, no cathedar, no morphine drip.

He had his first physical therapy session since his surgery yesterday: I stepped out of the room for awhile. They worked on ROM (Range of Motion) in both his legs, basically trying to bend his knees. He is a trooper!

When I came back, I was met by my husband wheeling himself around the hallways on a wheelchair. He even went out to the visitor elevators so he could be there to surprise Carson when the elevator doors opened!
This afternoon has been quiet, I think he will sleep awhile. His pain meds, which they are now giving orally, seem to be more stabilized and Carl is more alert while awake, even though he is still medicated.

We don't know details about when Carl will be moved to rehab, but my guess is that our location will change next week.

Thank you for your continued prayers.

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