01-09-01

Dear Family and Friends,

I apologize for falling down on the job; it’s been a few days since the site has been updated, but the good news continues!

On Friday in physical therapy Dan stood for 20 minutes! In today’s physical therapy session, Darrell (the therapist) explained to Dan and Candi that there are about 100 muscles in the body. When 60 muscles are working, it’s safe for Dan to leave the hospital and go home. When 70 muscles are working, it’s safe “for Dan” to be out in society. When Dan took his first test he had 4 functioning muscles. About 1½ - 2 weeks ago he was tested and had 12 working muscles. Today, he has 24 functioning muscles!! God is answering prayers daily!

Dan’s right bicep continues to get stronger as well as his right hand. He’s able to use his right hand to power the motorized wheelchair, so you may want to add the hospital staff and patients to your prayer list!

New movement was confirmed in Dan’s left ankle today! Darrell reminded Dan that he has more movement on his left side now than he had on his right side when he first came in…Praise the Lord!

Dan wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support. The e-mail he receives from all of you is a daily encouragement to him! Today he received a great verse from a friend that he wanted to share with everyone: Psalm 62:1-2 “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”

Janet Hadley