Kickin' some butt

A few new goings on at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, where the name has SPA in it, but it is not one (that's one of Dr. O'Connor's favorite lines). But, that's OK with us, because we are grateful for what it IS.

Today, Tim had another Fine Motor Group session, and they worked on handwriting - Tim re-learning how to write, using his left hand this time around. "That's good," he quipped, "because I'll have a lot of papers to sign (in conjunction with planning for coming home)." Later in the day, he had his first go at Wheel Chair Group, where he learned how to do wheelies. That move is used to get over curbs. He said he did pretty well for his first time out. He also worked on wrist strength, a need he identified himself.

Communications from the outside world included a card from the O'Malley's and a visit from Uncle John, who had just returned from Virginia. They spent some nice time catching up. Jancy started her Junior year at Monument, and thought to call Tim during lunch. Amy said that his face lit up - and she thought to capture the moment on camera. What a great smile Tim has - he has always been able to light up a room with that grin.


So, you think those are good examples of "kickin' butt?" You haven't seen anything. Check out this picture:










Tim was sitting by himself and just figured he'd see if he could kick. Better yet, he could hold that position for well over 10 seconds. And, in the middle of discovering this new super power he had the presence of mind to take a picture using the camera on his laptop and email to me. My, my, my.