Emily worked really, really hard today. She got to stand in the EZ Stand for the first time in about 10 days and rode the exercise bike for almost 1/2 hour. It occurred to me today that she hasn't complained that her foot or ankle hurts since she started being able to use that leg again yesterday. In OT she tried a new device to help with her typing and it worked really well. Later in the day she was able to send an e-mail to one of her friends with very little help.

Probably the most exciting thing today was PT. Emily and her new therapist started out working on coming to a mid-way stand from a sit and holding it, which is really, really hard. Then they tried some standing in the parallel bars - Em was doing so well that her PT had her try taking steps with her left foot - she stepped forward, back, out and in. It was really cool to watch. She also worked on coming up to her toes to pivot and moving her left foot out and back heel-toe-heel-toe.

Emily's friend Julie visited again this afternoon - she's such a good friend and her visits mean so much to Emily. Emily's Devo coach Mike visited again today too, so she was in a very good mood this evening.

Emily may move over to the transitional rooms in Craig East later this week. She'll still do all of her therapy and have meals in the 2West gym, her room will just be across the bridge. We'll be sure to let everyone know where to find her.