Saturday, July 28, 2007
Small Blessings
Mom states Matt had a little better day physically. He was able to breathe on is own twice, 10 mins. then 15. His temp was high all day, above 39 degrees, but finally went down in the evening. They started him on a new antibiotic, which we pray will do the trick. Also, they are going to try him on a new sleeping pill, he is just not getting enough sleep. They did move him back to a room with a TV, which is great. But more importantly, Matt's spiritual healing took a big leap. A christian nurse looked after him who seemed to understand Matt's fears and explained that medical science can only do so much, but belief in God has no boundaries. He prayed with Matt and told him he must not only ask for God's help, but also believe with all his heart. Matt seemed to relax more and his attitude perked up. James 1:5-6 "If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind".
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Awesome to have a Christian nurse tend to Matt's needs. And how true, that we need to depend on God totally in every circumstance. Hopefully, the new antibiotics work and that the new sleeping pill will give him the much needed rest.
Still praying!
Bev
Dear Matt,
We have been following your progress every day. We hope and pray that these new medications work for you.
The power of the mind is EXTREMELY powerful. Thank God that there is a medical person there that can nurture that in you.
Keep fighting! We believe in you!
Chantel, Brez, Shane, Brendan and Caden Brezinski
P.S. Joanne- I will be hanging around the hospital on the 31st and/or the 1st. I hope to see you.
Chantel
Dear Matt,
Just to let you know that we are thinking of you and send prayers your way every day. We believe in the power of prayer and positive thinking...and encourage you to know and trust that you are in good hands... There are many of us cheering for you - so hang in there!
Brenda and Don Gabel
It's always good to hear about how Matt is having a good day. It's so nice that there was a Christain Nurse to help give Matt that little extra boost in confidnce that he needs to get better. when i go to read Matt's status I hope to always here good news. I wish Matt and family all the best and my prayers are with all of you.
Randi Biro
Matt it was good to see you in good spirits when Josh and I came to see you. Your comment to us when we came in was a great lift to Josh he was not sure what to expect. I am glad to hear you have a room with a tv again hope you got to watch the rider game today. If you are feeling up to it when I come through Saskatoon next time I will stop in for a visit. Our prayers are with you Matt.
Marty & Josh Biro
Hey Matt its Josh. I was choked seeing you like that yesterday but life goes on. There is one thing I'm going to miss the blues taking your stash of beer. Riders won 54 14 against the eskimoes today. I really hope you get the rest you need. You got to keep fighting buddy I know it's hard. You got to hang in there too. You got to keep confident Matt. hopefully you can keep in good spirit.
I'll keep praying for you.
From: Josh Biro
Hey Matt - How about those Riders!
I was listening to the game as I drove a Timberline bus load of Cadets from Regina to Melfort today.
I thought about how you (and most everyone in Saskatchewan) were so down after their first loss - I am hoping that the game today gave you a boost!
Keep working at that breathing - I'm thinking that someday soon things are going to start going your way and then there will be no holding you back.
After I saw you at RUH I went over to City Hospital see how Gary Bratton (our school division building supervisor) was doing, You probably have heard that he fell down stairs at his home in Bjorkdale in June and damaged vertebrae in his neck. He had surgery, like yours, to fuse vertebrae. He was in a wheelchair but he has been walking for a couple of weeks now - his left leg is still quite weak so he has been wearing a brace on it.
Gary told me that the doctors said they believed that the part of his spinal cord that was severed was the part that allowed his brain to move his legs.
Guess they were wrong!
He was unable to move anything below his chest until 2 weeks after his accident.
One day he was able to move his toes a little and soon he was moving both legs.
I am hoping and praying that things go as well for you - SOON!
Hang In, Buddy!
Brian Foster
Dear Matt,
I came across your blog from a scrapbooking message board link. Please know that this stranger is praying for you and your quick recovery, and praying for your family to be strong so they can help you with any of your needs. Please believe in the power of prayer - God does deliver miracles!
Hi Matt and family, just letting you know that we are thinking of you everyday & praying for you hang in there I know you will pull through this.
Love Leanne, Jason, Breanne & Damian
he's right, medical science can only go so far. we must all trust in god in every thing we do. matt, have faith in the lord for he will help you through this. you're a strong person, and through god, you will be stronger. i have faith in you, and in god, and i know -- as everyone else does -- you will be okay.
and as the riders proved in their kick ass win against the eskimos (after their horrible, embarrassing defeat) ... miracles do happen. :) haha
so hang in there buddy... we're rooting for ya and god will get you through!
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