{Karlton Bontrager}

Monday was a very windy and stormy day. Down in the valley we had hail and sleet but as we crossed the green belt and onto ISIS, the ground was covered with snow. It snowed and stormed on and off all day but by the time I left around 6:45 p.m. all the slush was gone from the roads.

Karlton was able to answer 12/12 questions correctly three days in a row so now he is considered to be out of the PTA (Post Traumatic Amnesia) state. The OT told Karlton that he was permitted to leave the hospital premises so he asked me to take him to Aukland! He doesn’t ask for much, does he?

The PTs worked him pretty hard in the afternoon. They made him slide over across the bed. He had to stand a wee bit all by himself!! He was left/forced to/and able to “find his sitting balance”. Karlton’s a/c joint in his left shoulder has separated so needs to wear a sling and keep it supported at all times. After the session with the PTs, Karlton had to walk down the whole length of the corridor. And because he is able to sit up straight, he has a regular wheelchair now.

Karlton continues to make progress everyday. Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement.