Day 21

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Joanie took a walk yesterday with Jim, her Physical Therapist. The only unusual thing about that is that she didn't use a walker! Jim went with her outside, pushing a wheel chair, as they practiced. He said her balance was surprising good. That is a far cry from 2 1/2 weeks ago when she could stand for 2 seconds and when sitting, always fell over. I was so surprised when Joanie told me yesterday that I didn't even write about it until I confirmed it this afternoon.

Today, Joanie's class came over to her window after school to see her. They'd made a big banner that they held up as they shouted to her and made silly faces. When I went out to talk to the parents & kids afterward, one student mentioned that she'd been crying. I told her that I had been also.

I've been talking to the therapists about how to work with Joanie when she comes home Sunday. Tomorrow I meet with them for more training. I'm also getting lists of things I'll need.

All in all, a good day.

"Energy and persistence conquer all things."
Benjamin Franklin