This is Megan walking down the boardwalk with her TR Leah. She walked for a long time towards the boat. I think that is one of the longer walks she has done so far. Look how flat that foot is, heal to toe and everything!!!
We walked from Spaulding to a ferry....it was SO hot. For those of us who had to push the wheel chair (me) it felt like we were going to melt. For those sitting in the wheel chair (Megan) we wondered why we were going so slow. haha only kidding Megan was very pleasant with the heat today it must not have been fun in that black wheel chair. This picture is on the ferry. We couldn't get outside with the wheel chair...it was very hard to maneuver. It was pretty hot and sticky inside, but very nice views.
There's that smile! All ready to see the fishies.
In the touch tank. Megan liked the sting rays. She had a little bit of trouble bending down into the tank. I don't think she realizes how strong her legs are, and is still a little bit uncertain of her abilities.
Looking at the stingrays. I think I caught her mid bend. That is not how she usually stands! She has a better posture than that, not so much leaning to one side.
View of the touch tank....soo awesome!
Had to do the classic sister pic. We are missing the skinny arm...That's our signature pose! We spent a lot of time by the penguins...they are so cute!
There ya go...more penguins. I think we went back 3 or 4 times to get another look.
Candid! Two of the therapists, the other patient, and Megan looking at the big tank. I was surprised at the number of fish, and the different kind of fish that were in the tank.
Not interested in getting her picture taken! Rehydrating after the hot day.
After the penguins we went to see the seals outside. They were really cool. They were doing all kinds of flips and turns in the water.
Never get a break on a field trip with Spaulding. They had Megan walking a lot in the aquarium because of that she had to be very aware of her surroundings. Kids were running around, and a couple times even fell right at her feet. It was a good learning exercise. Even when she was sitting down, they had her use her left arm and leg to move herself around. These are a couple stairs we found after we watched the seals. We can never pass up an opportunity to practice!
On the ferry back to Spaulding. We were able to walk Megan out onto the front deck. There was a big step that was difficult for her to get her leg over, especially because she was starting to get tired. The breeze was great!
One last picture. Such a beautiful view from the ferry. It was a very good day for Megan. She didn't really say she enjoyed the aquarium, but I saw the constant smile on her face when we saw the different fish, the cute penguins, and the flipping seals. Who doesn't love the aquarium? I have to say though I was a lot more excited to go than Megan was. I begged her to let me tag along!
They've loaded Megan up with therapies tomorrow for her last day. I believe she has 8, 9, 10, 11, 130-3, and a 3 therapy sessions. She will be exhausted once 4 o'clock roles around. They want to work her especially hard on her last day in inpatient therapy.
Hopefully tomorrow is just as successful as today!
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