Even in a storm, it doesn't rain forever, and eventually the sun comes out!

When we got back to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, we found that they had not technically saved our bed. This photo was the room where we had left all of Meghan's belongings but the staff had a surprise for us..........they had upgraded us to a new room.............

There is one "deluxe room" on each floor of this hospital which is reserved for private, cash paying patients who come from countries such as Saudia Arabia. It has it's own attached bathroom and shower, plenty of storage space, a built-in TV cabinet and a fridge. They felt that Meghan had gone through so much that they wanted to do something for her. WOW! We feel as if we have a studio apartment. Another blessing!

Occupational therapy was thrilled to see the movement in Meghan's left arm. This arm bicycle machine was not possible, even a week ago. OT thought that it would be weeks before she would be able to use this machine. The right arm is still doing 70% of the work--but at least the left arm is contributing.

In Physical therapy, Meghan and her therapist, Lauren, were actually working on balance and core stability. The Ring Toss game, by it's very nature, forces the body off center and the legs need to work together to regain stability-which is made more difficult by standing on foam). For those of you who don't see Meghan regularly, the left arm is usually just hanging limply at her side--unable to even tremble. So this picture is fabulous because she wanted to show Lauren that "Leftie" could throw rings too. The arm threw beautifully, although the fingers had a harder time releasing the ring at the right time. None of us cared that Leftie didn't make any accurate tosses, we were all just thrilled at the incredible progress we were seeing. All this progress has come within the 72 hours of the resevoir removal.

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We are definitely being watched over. Another day of sincere gratitude.