James and his speech therapist at rehab called me with some exciting news today!  James had another swallow assessment today and he passed with flying colours with the puree!  It will still be quite a while before he can replace a meal because he needs to build up his swallowing muscles.  But he is heading in the right direction!  He is going to start working with the speech therapist on monday next week with taking a little bit of puree by mouth everyday!  Then next Friday is discharge day!  He will be really home at the end of next week!  He also came home with a walker the last two weekends.  He is doing quite well with it and we will be able to borrow one from red cross.  He is still  needing a spotter when he walks,  as his balance and reflexes are still not great.  But I notice a difference each weekend!