Some days just go right

Today was one of those good days. Greg was upgraded from basic soft to advanced soft (one step away from regular diet). So food looks like food and not baby food. Although he still has swelling around the titanium hardware placed in his neck from the surgery, he is swallowing well. PT was spent butt mapping (pressure mapping) for the ultimate seat for his wheelchair . She uses a computer program that shows the pressure points and the idea is to get a cushion (air, gel, foam, combo of 2 or 3 of them). With time leftover, our wonderful physical therapist took us outside. What a beautiful day. I think we are very lucky to be in Boston this winter and not last winter. 

OT was good, too. First, arm strength was worked on and then time was spent on correct eating techniques. Who knew what it took to bring a utensil to your mouth? The good news is it looks like the right arm is getting stronger and Greg could use it to eat ice-cream with just a bit of help. The therapist believes it will become so much more useful with hard work. 

More talk was had with the doctor about removing the trach-without a trach, Greg and I will be free to leave the floor ourselves. We can't wait. Being outside lifts Greg's spirits so much.The last activity of the day was a shave. I am definitely improving. Only one nick and I am getting over the fear of giving a close shave. Who knows-maybe my next career is as a barber! Oh and please notice in the pictures, the hair cut is my very first.