And now, the rest of the story.

So after we got over our excitement with the YouTube video, we called Tim back as instructed to get the update on this newest development and the day in general. Seems as if Tim started off the morning a little down, scared even. He wasn't able to repeat yesterday's kick action with his left leg. He had lost it completely. It turns out though (obviously), that he was just tired. The involuntary muscle spasms that he experiences each night had tired out that leg. They only happen when he is lying down, so after a few hours of "rest" in his chair, the strength came back. It was at the end of the day when he did his little demo for the camera - showing off his quad (the kick), his hip flexor (picking up his foot from the floor and back on to the footrest), his adductors (bad notes by dad, not sure what that is - Patty?), pronation and supination (ankles). He is so pumped - it feels like everything in the left leg is getting stronger. I owe the new strength to a few treats he had for lunch from Grandma and Grandpa during their visit.

Other daily connections included an email from Monument Ski Coach Dre offering Tim a role with the team this year, some IM's from Brooke and Jordan, and a visit from Brigitte who brought along a new friend from Emmanuel.

His routines included FES bike, stretching group, more handwriting in OT and the Bioness on his right hand. Keep it up, it all seems to be working!

Amy and I can't stop grinning. Jancy came home from her soccer game (she started, they won), watched the video, shouted out, gave Tim a call and they talked for a long time. She declared today to be "pretty great." We agree.

Since this posting, our PT friend Patty O has added a comment to this post. It's worth reading.