Dad is having a great day so far. He was already up and finished with breakfast by 8, and ate an apple muffin I brought as well. Morning physical therapy went well, with dad remembering 4 of his 6 sitting exercises, and getting through all 6 without a break.
He also started some standing exercises. The goal is to be able to do 15 minutes worth, and he lasted about a minute, so there is room for improvement. After he sat down, fatigued, he looked at me and asked, "Can you believe I climbed a pyramid just a couple months ago?" We talked about him being able to do that again, and it inspired him into completing 10 minutes on the foot cycle. He walked as well, down to the atrium and then on to the PT room, without a break or walker. He's been having trouble with his blood pressure when he just stands (without walking), but the PT noted that it was improved today.
I left him around 10:30, and he was thinking about a nap. I am due back soon with a Whataburger.
Peace and love,
Robin
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