Update 93 from Rob

Another 5 days go by and I am reminded by Uncle Don that the stuff I am relaying to him is not on the Blog!!

Steve had a so-so week until Friday. We tried moving the AM Keppra dose to Noon, on Thursday, and it seemed to have a positive effect. Friday was the day Steve's soccer skills returned, much to the joy of his PT therapist as well as our family. Previously we tried several ideas as to how to keep his feet from scissoring when he walks, but it turns out all we had to do was let him dribble a soccer ball. I stayed in front of him and would pass the ball back to him if it got too far ahead. He made two laps around the PT gym with minimal assistance. He was keeping his balance and maintaining control of the ball. I challenged him by saying he couldn't kick one past me. Of course he did!!!

We will try other soccer drills and keep doing dribbling for sure.

Saturday we took Steve home for the day. It was nice to see him meet Nyah, our dog, and our neighbors Gerry and Sue. Danielle, just in from Chi-Town, stopped by and made Steve's day. His other good friends, Mike W. and Brent came over as well as Jess, Lindsey and Mike. Aunt Gail and Uncle Don brought over dinner items and we cooked out on the grill. It was the first "normal" day Steve has had in a long time and His smile showed it. We sat and visited and watched Michigan take out Wisconsin. It was a very good day!!

Reducing the Keppra and changing the timing of the dose will allow Steve another chance to excel. That coupled with his sheer will and determination and your thoughts and prayers will make this next week one to remember!

Thanks
Rob