Rolling!

Michael had help from 2 people to pivot into a wheelchair. He was given a portable oxygen tank and I got to take him out of his room! Today he was on 3-5 liters of oxygen via nasal cannula. He was even strong enough to use his arms to move the wheelchair for a short time. The staff was pleased to see him roaming the halls. His arms and legs continue to gain strength. I know he is eager to be able to move around the room by himself. That would be freedom!
Sitting up was well tolerated and he sat for most of the afternoon. The doctors at Select say Michael is ready for more physical therapy!
I went up to Spalding on the 6th floor and ran into Yechiel Kleen (member of EDOS, his daughter is the same age as my daughter, Alana). He is the doctor in charge there. I asked him which Spalding facility is better. Apparently, the one in Aurora is currently under renovation so part of the hospital is closed. Yechiel said he would recommend the one located in PSL due to Michael's medical condition. He said if Michael wants in, he will make sure he gets a private room. The staff at Select just need to ask for a referral and someone from Spalding will come and evaluate him.