Hello all...from Atlanta. Dana has completed his third week in the Day Program. The week consisted of business as usual...in the world of therapy. Not many new happenings to report. The focus has been practicing and perfecting what he has already learned.
Transfers are getting smoother and faster. The same for dressing and grooming.
Arm and upper body strength is increasing. Dana has participated in several "push" sessions this week. A group of chairs go on a push down a long carpeted hallway with several turns, inclines and declines.
Theraband class is where the core strength and balance is worked. Dana can feel improvement in his balance over the last couple weeks.
In the next week or so, Dana will participate in track practices at a local high school. He will act as assistant coach to high schoolers during practice. This will require him to plan track workouts and coach the athletes through them. The coaching will require Dana to work on projecting his voice and "yelling". Often after spinal cord injuries....lungs are weak and more suseptible to illness. Good cardiovascular work..can help to improve lung expansion.
Cardio II class is a group session where you work on several different cardiovascular machines and the goal is to keep your heart rate up for as much of the hour long class as possible. Fitness II is very similar, but with weights.
In addition to the grueling therapy, we do manage to have a little fun. Over the last week, Dana visited Stone Mountain with Rick(his dad), and Dana and I have enjoyed some dinners with friends. Today we visited New World of Coke. After tasting several different Coke products from around the world, Dana's favorite was Minute Maid Fresh Mix from France and I enjoyed Apple Kiwi Fanta from Thialand. We both agreed that Beverly a product from Italy, was by far the worst!
In the coming week...Dana will look forward to the arrival of his custom "take home" wheelchair. It is a titanium frame (very lightweight) with special wheels. With several weeks left to go in the Day Program, it will give Dana a chance to get comfortable in his new chair.
Have a great week! If you are watching the Superbowl, we hope your team wins! Thanks for all the support.
All the best,
Courtney and Dana too!
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Hey Dana and Courtney...there were some cell phone calls back and forth to Uncle Jake (Yea Giants) and cousin Dexter in BOSTON (ohh TOO bad)...the Super Bowl was certainly exciting in the last few minutes of the game. However, not nearly as exciting as your updates of steady progress and team work between you and Courtney...you are champions in the game of life for sure! Smile...
Love and hugs,
Aunt Judy and Uncle Terry
PS....yes BU Runners....Courtney does have a sister!
Hi Dana and Courtney,
So nice to start the week with a new update. Had dinner with your folks and friends on Saturday and saw Jessie's play. We had a fun night. Your news is amazing as always. You must be busy from dawn until dusk. Hope you enjoy your coaching gig. You will have much to offer to the team. And...you get an excuse to yell! Glad to hear that is good for you.
Hope your chair arrives as scheduled. Sounds pretty high tech.
We think of you always. Look forward to a visit in Horseheads once you are back. Will give you time to settle in. Am sure the wanna-be-visitor list is neverending.
Love from the Lakes
Hey...glad to see the new picture updates...look great!!! Keep up the good work Dana!!!
Dana...my students continue to ask about you and how you are doing
Take Care,
Andrea (and Dave)
Courtney & Dana,
Hello! Great website and amazing pictures!
It is an honor to know you guys.
I am a huge fan and a big cheerleader!
My family and I are here for you - your Atlanta cheerleaders.
Can't wait to see the Titanium Wheelchair!
Anne
Another great update......with some super pictures to boot!! It's nice to see that you are getting to enjoy a little bit of what Atlanta has to offer in your "off" time. Good luck with the assistant-coaching "job". We hope the team will realize how lucky THEY are to have YOU "helping" them!! We pray that everyday gets just a little easier for both of you. Keep up the hard work because it sure seems to be paying off. You both continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
The valley people
hi dana and courtney!!! you look super!!! can't wait till you come home! keep up the good work. love, laura and donny
Dana,
First off, HAPPY DANA DAY!
I, of all people, can't let it pass without wishing you well.
Also, reading the most recent post, I too went to World of Coke while I was visiting in Atlanta. I think that, if memory serves correct, that Italian soda was the worst (just club soda, right?) and I think that Courtney and I may have liked the same soda the best. I know that mine was some type of neon green apple flavor.
Glad to hear things are going well and you're getting to get involved in some fun stuff like coaching.
Saki
a bit behind with messages to you...but not in our daily thoughts and prayers....GO Giants !!!
Sounds like life is exciting and always progressing ..you guys continue to be our inspiration. We look so forward to seeing you. It was wonderful seeing and talking with Courtney, Jesse, and Rick..now we can't wait to see you Linda, and Dana...AND... the lake is calling.
We love you, Beth, Rick, Adam, Abbey, Ellen
Dana and Courtney I am glad that you both are doingvery well Have a happy 4TH of July Uncle Bill
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