Update #91 From Rob

Hello Everyone.

Steve has been continuously battling the effects of anti-seizure meds as well as bad allergies and true to his nature, trying to overcome all! The 12th was one of Steve's best days. It is the start of Steve's left hand and arm coming back! Steve was able to bat a balloon back and forth with one of the therapists while standing on a tilt table. He was strapped at the knees to insure against falling forward and was able to direct the balloon back to the thrower. Look for a video soon!.

I was OK watching this, but what really hit me is a little thing that happen previously. Here we are in PT almost 7 months since the accident. Steve is sitting on a mat between Mike, the guy that was throwing the balloon, and me. He is totally upright, his arms are on his thighs, sitting there staring over across the room. I looked over at him and it hit me that if you just walked in, you would never know what he has been through! He looked totally normal, sitting there and smiling! He must have had a great thought or someone, on his mind. For some reason this event turned me into a "blubbering idiot".

Oh well, onward!

We are currently dealing with a new neurologist recommended by Steve's neurosurgeon. She is reviewing medical records and we will consult with her regarding future med use etc...
and, as a relief to our family, Dr. Armonda has asked that she contact him as well. This is a great development, again having his expertise involved!

Steve was invited by Beth to attend a viewing of the movie Casablanca on her new wide screen TV last night. She had several of her friends over and wanted to have her brother there as well. Lin and I dropped him off at the condo and spent a nervous two hours close by at Big Boy. All worries were for naught as Steve had a really good time and actually managed to get down at least one chocolate chip cookie without any problem. Just another attempt at some form of normalcy.

I have noticed postings about visiting on the blog and we want you all to know that Steve loves to have visitors. I would suggest you call first however, as we are often not in the room, and away during the weekend. 248-568-6092(Rob) 248-568-6091(Lin). If you want to chance it, he is on 6A room 111. Seeing him in therapy isn't a problem either, but later in the evening is really better and of course you can always text.

Thank You all for your continued thoughts and prayers,
Rob