I want to go home....

Today Michael worked hard at PT and OT. He walked around the 6th floor, he climbed the practice stairs, he did arm and leg exercises. He got to go sit in the main lobby to do some of his exercises. If it had been nice he would have stayed outside, unfortunately it was drizzling a bit when he wanted to go out.
ST (speech) cam in to see him today. This therapist is a substitute therapist. She said that the regular therapist told her that Michael is by far the smartest person she ever met. The regular cognitive workouts are much too easy for him. She was told to bring more difficult problems/puzzles. She also had to bring a "cheat sheet" because she wouldn't know the answers without it!
Michael is able to enjoy guests between therapies.
The doctor told us today that it will take a while before Michael is able to "get back to his old self". He will need extensive therapy even when he gets home. It will take some time to build up his muscles and for his lungs to heal.
Our goal is to have him home for his birthday on May 15!