Update #127

Two posts in one day - maybe the first time that has happened for a good reason. :-)

Dave stood up three times today! Normally, he stands twice and ends up exhausted but today, he stood up the first time and marched for the first 30 seconds, then stood for another minute. The second time, he shifted his weight from left to right and let go of the parallel bars with the opposite hand (more weight on his legs) for a few seconds, and stood for a total of 1:15. When Fran asked if he would be up for a third stand, he said, "Maybe," then went for it and stood for another 1:15! So exciting!

Dr. Weintz came in this morning and said Dave's lungs sound "100% clearer than they did two days ago." Dr. Robinson, one of the surgeons who works with Dave's surgeon stopped by as well and told us that his nutrition labs are going up and confirmed that the target for the surgery is sometime around Christmas. Dave got signed off at the highest level for shaving on his own in OT this morning, including gathering the supplies, and although he was slightly nauseated during OT, he was feeling much better than he had been.

Overall, the week continues to be very positive. Thanks for the continued prayers!