Day 29... Steve is coming home tomorrow.

I had my 'family education' today.  First off was the Physical Therapist - she asked Steve to show me how he can handle steps with a cane.  While Steve has done some tremendous, remarkable things these last weeks, he is still weak.  He gets very tired and has to rest frequently.
This video shows how he relies on the cane, especially on the down-step part.

I will have to help him on stairs that don't have rails (like our front porch) to keep him from losing his balance.  She agreed that Steve needed more therapy as an out-patient to strengthen his muscles (leg, abdomen, and back) and ordered Steve a walker.  A special walker, with a seat that could be a table...
Meeting number 2 was with the Occupational Therapist, who told Steve that she hated to see him go.  She was proud of his progress and his work ethic was superb; she did not recommend any additional Occupational Therapy.  My oh-so-social husband (see the tongue in my cheek?) was chatting with some of the other patients, and shaking hands with other therapists since it was his last day there.
Meeting number 3 was with the nurse.  She also seemed sad/glad to see Steve leave.  She listed each of his medicines that he would get on discharge, each one having a 30 day prescription.  Dr. Young's young doctor-protege came in to say that Steve's regular doctor would receive the chart of Steve's stay at Huntsville Hospital and at HealthSouth.  We need to set up an appointment to discuss the diagnosis, meds and treatment.  She also wants Steve to have a follow-up meeting with the original neurologist, Dr. Nadella.
The last visit was with the case manager, who discussed each therapist's/nurse's notes and made final recommendations.  Steve will have out-patient therapy two or three times a week at Nesin Therapy, which is closer to us off of Whitesburg Dr.
There was a panel discussion, and it was agreed that Steve could return to work on March 7th.
I will arrive Tuesday morning (after I get the 6 month handicap hang-tag from the license department) and will load 'em up and move 'em out.

So ladies and gentlemen, I will probably post sporadically from now on, when I have interesting info or a great photo.  We've received so many blessings (Gladys, Jennifer and Cindy tackled the potato spawn in my pantry. THANKS).  We have a mantle full of cards.  We have felt the warmth of prayers. We have seen the generosity of friends and family. We have seen God.  There are not enough superlatives to describe His love, His mercy, His guidance... He is good, all of the time.