Mike's Enjoying His Work Outs!

Mike has been able to work out in the gym at Kaiser 3 times a week. His physical therapist (PT)set him up on an exercise routine that will help increase his endurance and stamina as well as strengthen his legs. I take him to the PT Gym on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and then he also works with the therapist on Thursdays. He does really well in the gym and is getting stronger each day. His physical therapist (Bob) wants to be an aid in getting him physically ready and back into the best shape he can be in to take the Fire Academy Physical Ability Test.

Mike's attitude, appearance and color has changed so much since he came home from the hospital...all in a good way. His hair is growing back around his scare and Mike told me this morning, "I never thought I would have a comb over." (Mike changed the direction of his part to cover the scare on his head.) He still continues to make me laugh...seeing the positive in everything.

Mike has yet to begin on his physical therapy for his wrist and elbow. It seems like no one wants to give the okay to allow ANY weight on the injuries. So he is still unable to use it or do anything with it. He reminds me and the therapist each time it comes up "I know it will take a little time but I'll get it back." He's very determined and optimistic.

This week we went swimming a few times and Mike actually got in the pool with the kids. He even initiated a splash fight by spraying me with a water gun just after I told the kids and their friends to be careful about not splashing dad. I then told all the kids and their friends it's open season on Mike, don't hold back. I think this was the first time he became fully engaged with the kids and their friends since the accident. It was like the old Mike was back. He had everyone smileing and laughing. This day at the pool and the water fight may seem like a small thing in comparison to everything in the world but it gives our children a huge sense of confidence that dad is doing well and on his way to returning to the dad they had before the accident. We thank our Father in Heaven each day for all of his improvements and for the blessing of his recovery.