I’m back in Perth and Son has now been transferred to the hospital’s rehabilitation campus and today, for the first time, I saw him walk. Yes, indeed, we had an exhilarating stroll down to the toilets and back after which he was absolutely exhausted and had to lie down again. He had a craving for gravy and chips (yuck!) so I went and got him some from the cafeteria.
The grimace on his face is partly pain but mostly irritation at having his photo taken. This irritation with me is very encouraging as it means he is getting back to normal! On the phone the other day, he said, “Mum, do have to ring me all the time? You are really hard work. I just want to have a little nap.” Brat!
The surreal thing is this: walking down the corridor with him, I was disconcerted by his height-gain. He was already taller, but now he towers over me – really, really weird!
jmgoyder 
So glad he is doing well!!!
Yes, big relief. Thank you!
I love good news posts!
Thanks Tilly!
It all sounds like he’s back on track…and tall again. Hooray!
Thank you so much, Judith – I am so relieved!
Yaaaaaay! Yay, Momma, YAY! ~ Lynda
Thanks so much – such a relief he’s making such rapid progress – home soon I hope!
yay awesome. go ming! juli, gravey and chips is the BEST, you dont know what your missing… how much taller is ming??have you measured the difference? xx
Thanks, Ash – you are the best!
He wanted more gravy and chips today but only ate a couple.
Love you, miss you, love you, miss you!
J
ps several centimetres taller!
How wonderful to hear that your boy is walking again, that must have been quite magical and uplifting for him, even though he may still be in pain, and such a great relief (as I can also tell from your reply to other comments) for you and his father.
Thanks so much, Jackie
I would so like to get together some time soon, once the kid is home etc. I hope we can keep in touch. How are you? Email me.
Juliexxx
Great to hear about that first walk, but like Son, I hate having my photo taken.
Me too actually!
An appetite! That’s a good sign – onwards and upwards
A bit up and down at the moment, alas!