Yesterday, Angela was able to stand entirely under her own power. She used a walker and had people there in case she needed them, but her legs were strong enough to do the job themselves. She actually walked a shorter distance, but it was with a regular walker that requires her legs to do all the work and doesn't let her lean her upper body on it. This was in the morning; by evening she was again needing some help to stand.
She's also continuing to cough well, with lots of gunk still needing to get out.
At the rehab hospital they have a room with tables and patients can go there for their meals. Angela likes that and has been getting up into a wheelchair for that.
Her prednisone has been cut back to a quarter of what it once was, but she's still taking enough to make her a bit shaky, so eating is not always as neat as she'd like. Her blood sugar still increases, especially in the afternoon, but yesterday it was 200+ instead of the 400+ the day before.
Her spirits are good and she is determined to regain her strength.
We are so thankful to God for all the big and little blessings He has given and continues to give us.
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You are doing it Angela. You are taking those steps on your own now. That is so great to hear. I was just reading your steady road to recovery and you are doing so great. Keep it up Angela. Prayers still going up for you.
Love,
Monica
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