RIC day 21 - Mom's Bday

3 weeks here.  Hurray.

Countdown to taking off the brace: 58 days

Countdown to Rebecca moving to Chicago: 6 days

9-10am - OT with Jessica.  Weightlifting and hand bike.

11am-noon - Group therapy.  Wheelchair aerobics, basically.

12:30-1:30pm - OT with Uzma (sp?).  We did a car transfer and then practiced getting in and out of a real bed, since that’s what I’ll need to do when I leave.  I also managed to take off my brace and put it back on without assistance.  By the end of this I was worn out.

2pm - My aunt Cha and uncle Lee come out of nowhere.  The had driven up from Louisville this morning to surprise us, including my parents.  It worked!  

3-10pm - I rested for a bit, showered early, then we all went to Joe’s Steak and Crab House at Rush and Grand for my mom’s bday.  It was really great.  I’ll try and upload some pics once I get them.  My mom had a great time, I believe.  Plus the weather was great so we walked/wheeled it to and from RIC.  Really awesome.  I also tried the trick of putting a nicer shirt over my harness so it wasn’t screaming that I am helpless.  I think it worked. 

I am now toast.  

G’night,

Chip