Bill, Monday July 29

Two rounds in the cardio chair today. Why is it called a cardio chair? I dunno.
Physical therapy, including being pulled to sitting position at the side of the bed (not staying there on his own accord).
How about a fist bump with a star burst! (Thanks to sister Brooke for showing him the move at her last visit).
Blood tests and infection markers are looking good.
Moustache trimmed.
Ayn asked, and Bill agreed, to have his hair shaved. That may happen tomorrow!
More pushing and pulling with his arms or legs on command.
We tried having him write on paper - just practice with lines, "L's," and circles.
He is trying to mouth words, but he doesn't have us trained well enough to understand.

On another note: we had a nice visit with medical student "Simon," who saw Bill early on in neuro ICU. Simon lives near the facility where Bill will be going, so we got all sorts of recommendations for eateries (I'm in big trouble, one is a bakery). In return, we encouraged him to retain his positive, personable approach as he continues in his training and career.