Great Thanksgiving!

Martha had a great Thanksgiving. She walked from the living room to the dining room and sat at the table with many of us. She even had a sip of wine which it turns out she no longer likes. After dinner the Wii came out, along with Just Dance 1 and 2. Martha laughed so hard at the dancers that I'm pretty sure her ribs hurt yesterday. I'm fairly sure I speak for friends and family when I say we're all very thankful for the progress Martha had made so far.

Getting braver

Today while we were watching football at the Deshong's, Dave mentioned that earlier in the week Martha managed to walk from the far side of the family room over to the dining room and back to get a couple of pieces of chocolate. So now we know what she'll do with the proper motivation.

Also, her hair is growing back quickly. Right now it's at the itchy stage.

All by herself

I'd heard about it, but yesterday I saw it with my own eyes. Martha got off the couch and walked with her quad cane, all by herself. Only then did I realize that her wheelchair was not in the customary place near the fireplace. Dave has her walking as much as possible and now it's her first choice as well. She was heading for the bathroom yesterday but Dave said she's also gotten up and just walked around the house.

She had quite the appetite yesterday as well. She had meatloaf, potato soup and a slice of quiche for lunch.

And thanks go out to Michael Kane, Jim Fogler and Dennis for visiting on Saturday. Martha really enjoyed seeing you and sharing her hot chocolate. Martha always enjoys company, and that hasn't changed at all.