Pool time
August 22nd, 2008
On Thursday we went swimming in Hangzhou with Drew. Sophie, a nurse here, invited us along with Rebecca (interpretor) and James (brother of a patient here from Tasmania). Drew had a fantastic time. We were swimming for nearly 2 hours and Drew wanted more.
Drew has pool therapy back home at the CP of Rochester where the pool is heated to 90 degrees. It is warm enough to keep him loose for a day or two and of course he loves swimming with other children. Mike and I noticed that Drew was kicking a lot more than usual. Also, Drew was splashing with his arms which he never did before.
It was fun for Mike and myself as well. Of the 9 years we’ve known each other we’ve never raced each other swimming. Of course I won so I have to brag about it a little on here.
The doctors just came in and Dr. Mike is familiar with Syracuse, N.Y. He has visited there before and loved the leaves in the fall. Anyways, the team is very hopeful for Drew. He said that he is hoping that soon Drew will be near normal! He was totally serious!!! He recommended returning in 6 months to 1 year. I still cannot get over what Dr. Mike said. Wow. Whenever my Mike and I think of this we think there would have a greater chance of winning the billion dollar lottery. We also think that their would be a greater chance of Donald Trump being dropped naked from a helicopter in our front yard! Anyways, I definately like and prefer Dr. Mike’s train of thought.
Mike & Kristin
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1. Greg Muratore | August 22nd, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I think thats great that drew is doing so well and that you 3 will be home soon, but why havent you told everyone how you went out and got drunk in china?
[Ed. Note]: I wasn’t drunk – too many technicalities to list in a public forum such as this and yes it was a good time had by all.
2. Laurie & Dave | August 22nd, 2008 at 9:05 pm
That’s great news from Dr. Mike! Drew’s strength and determination, along with the both of your’s, has gotten him far. I know we will see amazing things from him in the months to come. Pool time sounded fun. That’s great you’re able to get out and do that. I’d love to see him splashing around. Congratulations on your win, Kristin.
Can’t wait to see you all,
Nonni & Grampa
3. Jeanelle | August 23rd, 2008 at 9:50 am
Ya know Kristin, I’m not sure if you know this, but in order to prove you’re a person and not spam, you have to type in a security word. This word is unctuous. What the heck does unctuous mean??? Kristin, you are so damn unctuous I can’t stand it!!
4. Rosemary and Pete | August 24th, 2008 at 5:01 am
Drew is our hero–he will show us the way.
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