Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Hills and Valleys
Some good points to the day and not so good points. Matt had his 1st breathing trial this am and did really well, almost 2 hours. However this afternoon they tried a 2nd one and he kept de-sating, his O2 levels kept dropping and they could not get them up. They bagged him and suctioned him for quite awhile before things got a bit better. Then chest physio came in to do his regular physio, and Matt's O2 levels dropped again. They were quite worried about another collapsed lung or a clot, so did x-rays and found nothing. However his charge nurse heard a lot of crackles in his left lung, or his good lung, and did more physio and suctioned a large amount of loose phlegm, and Matt improved almost immediately. All this makes him quite tired so they did no further trials for the rest of the day. But a few good notes: he had both tubes removed from his nose, and he made the nurse take them out right at 4:00 on the dot. Felt great! Also mom noticed he tried to push against her hand with his index finger and she felt a light pressure. Before he was moving his fingers with no resistance, so it's like push-ups for his fingers. He was also up in his chair for 2 hours and did really well. Prayers for the night time, as Matt gets quite anxious whenever anything goes wrong with his lungs. 1John 4:4 "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them., because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world".
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Hey there buddy. Sorry i wasn't able to see you when i was in stoon. Took more time to fix my car then i thought. Good to hear you don't have any tubes in your nose anymore. You keep climbing those hills. When you're on top of them cheer and when you hit a valley have faith in god. Witch is what everyone who reads this blog does. I'm still praying for ya and cheering you on. I'll be up there again next week. And i'll stick around until i can see ya. Until there take care and God Bless.
Blane Langdon.
Hey there matty!
Way to go buddy, must feel great having those tubes taken out!
Just to let you know that Preston and brant are doin great in their new own apartment out in edson, and preston might come down sometime around the 6th of September, so we'll try to come over to the hospital and see ya!
We miss ya matty, get better bud we are all here loving, praying, and missing you!
Christina Arsenault
Hi Matt-May be in the city Thursday -pray you have a good rest tonight and feel up to climbing again tomorrow.Glad to hear you got those tubes out-and that your making progress with that hand even with all your other action the last few days-who ever thought a hospital was a place to rest eh? You are working hard - keep it up!
Hi Matt! No one wants you to have the valleys, but once on the hill, you can look back and see how much you have conquered!! So much joy must be yours and your family's when breathing trials are now mentioned in "hours", when not that long ago, it was minutes; when a "finger" was mentioned before, now it's "fingers"; where once there was a tube, now it's gone!! Congratulations on your progress. I'll say it again, you amaze me!
Patty H.
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will He abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey. Not a shadow can rise, Not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt or a fear, Not a sigh nor a tear, can abide while we trust and obey.
Isaiah 43:1-3 says " Don't be afraid, for I have ransomed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppresion, you will not be burned up - the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, your savior, the Holy One of Israel.
Dear Matt, praying for you in the nightwatches.. May His beautiful Spirit of peace and comfort blanket you,and may sweet rest be yours through the night as you place yourself into his loving care.
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.
Isaiah 40:31
The Lord is with you Matt, we can feel it, believe in him and yourself, you will get to the top of that hill Matt!!
Hi Matt
Won't be able to check your progress for a couple days but we will still be thinking of you and you'll be in our prayers. Love you. You're doing great!!!
Shauna Dale and Jada
Hi Matthew. We think about you every single day and pray for peace in your days and nights.
I can only imagine how difficult some of your days are and wish I could help in some small way. Always remember how much we all love you and pray for your return to good health. You are very special to all of us, as well, your whole family are dear to us all.
Love Aunty Sandy
Hi Matty!
So glad those tubes are finally out, bet it feels like you have a brand new nose!
We are thinking of you and your family constantly and celebrate every step forward. Keep working hard Matthew! It is paying off!
Glenda, Craig and family
Hey matty, glad to hear you got the nose tubes out. thats awesome. also happy to hear that you have more movement in your hand. cant wait to see you, only another week. Keep pushing big guy, things will get easier. miss you lots and cant wait to see you.
love always joe
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