Progress measured in inches. Aaron had a re-evaluation yesterday at therapy. (I'm sure you remember that he graduated from physical therapy very, very quickly which is miraculous!) In occupational therapy, which works with small coordinated movements (fine motor) like grasping, etc, progress is measured literally in inches. Even the slightest movement by a muscle can be charted through bio feedback. When Aaron began therapy his ability to "pinch" (thumb and index finger) was 0. Yesterday it was as high as 9 pounds of pressure! His ability to grip (whole hand) went from 3 pounds to 38! Wrist extension, which measures his ability to move his wrist has improved from a limp wrist up to even with the level of his arm!

Needless to say, Aaron wasn't jumping for joy with these results. But his therapist, Mike, is very good about reminding Aaron that progress is sometimes measured in inches! He also said that recovering use of his hand may take as much as a year, or even longer. Again, Aaron wasn't impressed by that news.

It will be 2 months next Wednesday since the resection surgery. Aaron has come a long way, but we know there's a ways to go. Short-term memory is still an issue and a rogue seizure will still pop up every once in a while. He is still contemplating school in the Fall, but of course memory problems will have to factor into the decision.

We know that God is in control and quite honestly, I'm very thankful for that! I certainly would not want to have to carry all of this around by myself! Time is definitely on Aaron's side so he (and we) just keep moving forward! Blessings!