It's been an interesting day..... The doctor is being pessimistic about Matt's prognosis, with a lot of maybes, possibles, likelys... but really only focusing on what Matt is able to do now. Since Matt currently cannot move anything, you can get the idea of what the prognosis was. However, we are going to focus on the positives for the day.
Matt's bed was up at a 90 degree angle for the first time. He has to wear a neck brace whenever the bed is angled more than 30 degrees. The staff were very happy that Matt had no dizziness or nausea while at this angle. Just so you know, a 90 degree angle helps strengthen Matt's neck, it's good for his lungs and his diaphragm.
Regarding the tube, it likely will not be removed anytime soon due to the complications with his fever and pneumonia, but we are taking each day at a time. The family is getting good at reading Matt's eyes and lip reading. We also use a Board with the Alphabet to help us communicate.
We appreciate all the responses to this blog and the emails sent directly to the hospital. We show these to Matt everyday. Please continue to lift him up in your prayers, as God is the great Physician and he is in control.
Friday, July 6, 2007
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I'm so sorry to hear what happened. I hope and pray that you have a speedy recovery Matt. Take care Tammy Holmes
Matt has a good team of Doctors, Nurses and other health care professionals to help him through this setback, and others. He has strong family support for his recovery and the prayers of a community and God watching over him. With all those people backing him, supporting him and praying for him, he will recover. It may take time, but I have faith that it will happen.
Prayers for all of you, and Matty.
Bruce
Hang In There
Hello, my friend; You’re on my mind,
Because you're somehow ailing,
But your response to any challenge
Has always been unfailing.
So I’m confident you’ll win again;
Hang in there, and you’ll see;
You’ll be back on top in no time,
Tackling life courageously.
Good luck Matt, our thoughts are with you through this fight.
Brian and Dorrie
hey matt, i am thinking and praying for you every night, i hope u can have a fast recovery and i am thinking of you all the time
braden
Hey Matt buddy,
I know you are a strong person and have the heart of a fighter that will help you through the healing process. Thoughts and prayers are with you always.
p.s did they have to special order a 16 foot long bed?
Take care bud, you can do it
Jamie Maynard
I hope you get well soon. Who else do i got to bug at work now that you are not there.... oh my prayers are with you MJ
I'm so sorry to hear about your fall, Matt. I am checking your Blog daily to get the right updates on how you are doing. Every little bit of progress is GREAT. You're a strong and ambitious young man, and are not afraid to take a step forward, even if it does hurt a little. I know you are under good care and having your Loving Family there with you to encourage you, and that will help so much. Take care and know that EVERYONE is pulling for a speady recovery for you.
Lynne
Matt
Wishing you the best and i know that you will recover fairly soon. I know that you are tough and able to cope with adversity.
I am thinking of you Matt often.
The best to you from your Uncle John Fullerton
hey big guy this is dad. Aaron and I came in to see you on saturday but we werent allowed too , just wanting to always check up on you and hoping for the best. Well from this past week I can tell you that we kicked some american ass beating them 40 to 14. Ill be around big guy so any time Im allowed to pop in for a visit and be there for you just let me know!
hey matt
We are all out here wishin you get better. Your smile always lights up the room, so hurry up cuz its gettin awfully dark lately!!! :)
We all luv ya
Christina and Preston.
Matt and family:
I was so sorry to hear of your accident. I hope that you are soon on the mend. Will be watching this site for daily updates. Take care.
Jackie Stadnek
George, Joanne and family, We,re all thinking about you all at work. Sending you all our best wishes and hope for Matt's speedy recovery! Lois and Norm
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