Sammy update 8/18/13:

Sammy update 8/18/13: Samuel did great all day yesterday - but was exhausted by our trips outside & the hard work that he exhibited all day. He was quite tired & in bed by 3 pm! Slept well. This morning when his nurse Kathy was getting him ready for the day, he tried talking to her! She couldn't understand what he was saying - it was his first word in 23 days. Lots of smiling. Did great @ speech & OT this morning: weight bearing, fine motor skills. We took him outside for another walk & he's resting again before PT. if the sun comes out we'll get outside again. He has an amazing attitude.