Monday, July 23, 2007

Did Not Pass

Matt's morning wasn't so great. Difficult time breathing, pain in his neck, couldn't cool off. He had his swallowing assessment at 3 pm, and did not pass. There is problems with the muscles around the injured area in his neck, and he would choke if he had too much food or liquid. So he can only have 2 tsp of water a day, plus ice chips to chew on, but must be suctioned and not swallowed. He did sit up in the chair for 1 1/2 hours, but his neck hurt so bad that he wanted to go back to bed. Also, he did breathe on his own twice, so they may push him to 3 times tomorrow. Please pray that his neck will heal and be less painful. Also pray that he will get a neck brace that fits him better. He has lost 30 lbs since his accident and nothing fits anymore.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight". (Just returned to Red Deer, haven't unpacked my bible so unsure where the verse is found, almost certain it is Proverbs)

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

hey matt, sorry to hear u had a rough day, hope u can overcome ur neck pains and get able enough to swallow and eat some food(ur skinny enouhg without losing anymore weight), keep fighting this battle and it will only make u stronger person to overcome such a great difficulty in the path of a great life of one individual


get better soon bud
Braden Kipling

Anonymous said...

I just got back from mailing some letters for Bryce and I think I met your dad - sure is hot out today - enjoy that air-conditioning in there, pray things go better for you today. Yvonne

Tammy said...

Matt

Was on holidays and only found out what happened when we got home on
Monday(23rd). Found the blog site and have been learning about your progress so far. All I can say is you are in our prayers and thoughts and we look forward to hearing of your continued recovery. You are still my favourite student over 6 foot 6 inches that I have ever had.

Mr Hamelin and family

Anonymous said...

Hi Matt-we are praying for you, keep up the old Cunningham spirit - love you _ Florence

Anonymous said...

Hi Matt,

Hope you have a better day today. When I stopped on Friday, I was on my way to Edmonton to visit Aaron. I missed seeing your mom, but I had a nice visit with your sister. Don't worry about the swallowing assessment, it's kind of like a drivers test....you can take it again as many times as you like. It's really hot outside. I hope the AC is working well in your room.

We're praying you and think about you 24/7.

Don, Anita, Aaron and Lindsy

Anonymous said...

hey matt hope you get better soon and hope your a/c works