Day 18, Second Day in Rehab

Steve 'walked' 200 feet today... with a walker while being followed by a wheelchair.  He does arm lifts and arm cranks for arm and hand strength.  He has three areas that need strengthening:  his legs, shoulders and abdomen.  The doctor said again that each person's recovery is unique.  No one knows but God when Steve's recovery will be complete.  And no amount of work will make the recovery go faster.  Because Steve was immobile for so long, he has to build those muscle groups back.  Then, when the nerves are healed, the muscles will be ready.  As I told my sister Molly, there's no indication that the healing has happened; there's no 'power surge', no instant strength, no sweeping orchestral music score to let the audience know that something wonderful has happened. Steve just discovers he is able to do something today that he couldn't do yesterday.
People have been asking what kind of room Steve has in rehab.  Here's his current room.  He shares "facilities" with an adjoining room.