I returned to Metro with GiGi for a visit and we found him in PT working on his flexibility skills. When we arrived, the therapist let Mike demonstrate his exercises. He has excellent range of motion which makes this whole process a lot easier. The therapist decided that while I was there, she could have me demonstrate for her some skills needed for his care at home..we used to call those "pop" quizes. Anyway, I learned how to collapse the wheelchair for transportation, how to inflate the "tooshie cooshie" and test for the right air pressure, how and where to walk with Mike as he masters the walker and last, but not least--we went to a car simulator and he practiced getting in and out of the passenger side of the car. That is in preparation for his ride home...how exciting!! After that adventure, I had to demonstrate how I can maneuver the W/C (with Mike in it!) up and down a curb. I guess I passed because I only had to do it once.

I did not expect to be part of the workout for the day, but it worked out quite well. GiGi and I left (I was tired), but Mike was just heading into his last hour of therapy for the day--weight lifting. My guess--he will sleep well tonight!!