Driving Back to Weekes

Everyone is driving back to Weekes after another tough day of rehab.
Matt said the rehab staff are very adament about pre-stretching, so that will take up 50% of his exercise regime.
First on the exercise agenda was a wall mount. The staff sat Matt up in front of the wall and helped him place his arms on the wall above his head. It is to encourage Matt to keep his posture straight. Then they got Matt to do circles with his arms (like we used to do warm-ups to a volleyball/basketball game. Spent 1/2 hour on the total gym and had Matt lift 50 lbs with his legs sitting at a 45 degree angle. So Matt had to also hold his own weight up. Matt found the weights too light, and they added another 20lbs. Matt felt he could have went up even more so next week they will start him on 100lbs!!
No bike today, as Matt's legs were completely spent .Matt says he feels good, physically and mentally. What a boost to his self esteem! I think Matt was very nervous prior to starting rehab. He is quite competitive when it comes to physical strength and was worried he wouldn't be able to do much. I think back to when we tried to stand Matt without the standing frame and it took 4 people and he could only stand for a few minutes. So all those exercises Matt does everyday really did help.
More good news to come!
On a side note, we sold our van! I am so sad in some ways. It has so many memories and loved so many of the features, especially now that winter has come and the truck just doesn't measure up on slippery roads. But glad to have the money in the bank.