Sam had a great day today.  He and I ate breakfast sitting together, he in a rocking chair.  With help from the CMA and me to keep his balance he got out of bed, walked to the chair, and sat with me.  Today was exciting for many reasons, the MOST EXCITING AND IMPORTANT is Sam is being released to Legacy Emanuel Rehabilitation tomorrow, yes tomorrow at 1030 a.m.  Also Sam was evaluated by an Occupational Therapist this morning and we found out he is seeing double which is not unusual after a head injury.  He also showed Sam the front of a folder with writing on it and had Sam read it.  I wasn't sure if he would be able to read and hadn't tried it.  That was also exciting.  Oh, I almost forgot the staples were taken out of the incision in his head.  I can tell that his brain is less swollen and where the bone plate was removed.  The doctor told us not be concerned if the area took on a concave look to it and it does which is good and he looks wonderful.
 
All in all Sam has done as much healing as he can here at OSHU and Doernbecher and we are starting on to the next phase of this unplanned part of our lives.  He is glad to be leaving he hospital and will be able to wear his own clothes and be a pretty regimented schedule for the next four to six weeks.  
 
As always, keep us in your prayers and God bless you all.
 
Stephanie