April 26

From Joel:

The best part about the hospital aside from the friendly staff is air conditioning! Lane really appreciates it. Lane seemed to turn a corner today. He got some sleep the night before which helped with his mood. We watched Bad Grandpa and I caught him laughing and smiling a few times. He started physical therapy three times per day and looks forward to it as well as the Tri-flow breathing exercises. He is eating more and staying hydrated which are all good signs. There was some talk today out of his mouth about walking in the future which brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. On a personal note it hurts to see your little brother lying in a hospital bed scared and injured with an unclear future. With that being said it has been exciting to be witness to the small victories.