A Huge Achievement

Today was the best day in over 14 weeks. Mark walked a few steps for the very first time. He has to wear a special brace on his wrist to use the crutches so his wrist won't bend incorrectly and break or give way and he has to not put weight through his hand mainly just balance with the right side crutch as he is unable to grasp the handle with his hand.

It was very hard for him but he did wonderfully and is allowed to use them up to 3 times a day for two weeks to go a very short distance and only at home. He also is not allowed to try to walk in the morning - he has to eat, drink and stand 5 times before practicing his steps.He has progressed with his leg far quicker than the estimated recovery time. He has another 4 weeks of hydro twice a week and then he will start gym work to build up his legs. Still a long way to go but today was very special. And yes I cried - buckets!!!