Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Matt says Hi to all
Matt had a very good day today. They put a size 6 trach tube in from an 8, they also deflated the cuff that fits around the trach to keep the air in, so he was able to talk and hear his voice for the first time in two months. He was excited to be able to communicate with visitors and staff. His voice was quite husky but nice to hear him talk. They also put a new feeding tube in, so now is getting some calories again. They set him up on a portable vent, it will a bit easier to get around. It is the same kind that they have on order for him. He will go for his swallowing assessment tomorrow at 3 o'clock. Lots of company today, which always brings a smile to his face. Prayers for tomorrow, swallowing assessment and lungs and diaphragm to stenghten so he will be able to breath on his own. Thank you all for lifting Matt up in prayer and praise God for what he has done and will continue to do. Isaiah 25:1 says O Lord, you are my God, I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.
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Hi Matthew what great news!!! It must be great to talk again!!! We are so happy for you and very thankful too. Shannon starts back teaching tomorrow, the girls are in VBS and our house hasn't sold yet.Uncle Ken is still working. Hi to your Mom and Dad. Keep up the good work. What about the toes are you still moving them? Love Auntie Ardis.
so glad to hear you can voice your opinion again!!!We rejoice with you. Joshua 1:9 would be a good verse as you go into your big assessment test!!Be thinking of you as you work hard again tomorrow!! Love from the Young's
Morning Matt: so happy to hear things went well yesterday - Your mom is definately going to miss the clicking Ha.. Hang in there and pray the swallowing assessment goes well today - You can do it!!! Will be thinking of you and praying that all goes well. Love you.. Hi Jo and George - hang in there. Love aunty Brenda
In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation.
Psalm 5:3
HI to you too Matty! Good luck with the assessment this afternoon. Ill be thinking of you.ella
Good Morning Matthew. Your good news each day just lifts up our day and gets it off to a good start. We are so excited for you and your family. I can't wait to see you again and hear your wonderful voice. I wasn't very good at reading your lips.
And yes, as Auntie Brenda said, I am sure your mom is going to miss your clicking noise. That was a cute one. Ha!
Have a great day and we pray all goes well with your swallowing assessment. We love you Matthew and are so very proud of you. Hi to your mom and dad.
Love Aunty Sandy & Uncle Orest
Way to go matt, you are moving right along now. hope the assessment goes well for you.You can tell the nurses what to do now.just cant swear at them cause they can hear u now.Lots of love and prayers from the Fam. and the (big turkey)
Hello Matty, very glad to have read your news!! Good luck with your assessment this afternoon. Show 'em up big guy! You'll be in my thoughts!
XOXO,
Alicia
Hey Matt!! So good to hear so much good news lately. It must be nice to be able to talk again! I was so excited to hear about you moving your fingers and toes on the right side...keep it going. I know that you will be able to do all that you set your mind to. Love you, and keep up the awesome work. It is tough, but well worth it!!
Take Care!!
Heather
hey matty!!!
hope you had good luck with your assesment today! im wishing the best for you! zach was away at work but got held up in the city so he said he was gonna drop by to see you, im not sure if he did or will but i told him to say hi! if he doesnt there's gonna be hell to pay! hah! im wishing all the best for ya there big guy! maybe ill come see you one of these days. ill try, im a busy girl lately! ;). its not quite the same here bud! miss you tons and take care. love you like a brother!
love always, Amy!
Hey matty, I'm so happy to hear that you can talk. That's awesome and just on time. I'm coming home tomorrow so hopefully i get to see you tomorrow night. love you lots and cant wait to see you.
love joe
Hi Matt,
So glad we got to see you on Sunday. We talked the whole way home about how good you look and how deeply moved and inspired we are by your courage. We pray that every day brings you miracles.
After we finished our visit, we went down town and checked out the car show. Aaron got to sit inside a Hummer H1. The drivers seat was built like an airplane cockpit and the back end was filled with speakers. The sound from the movie playing on it's DVD (Top Gun) was so loud, it made the windows vibrate. Donnie's favorite there was a lime green Cuda....yuck!
Hope your swallowing assessment goes well and you'll be bulking up in no time.
Big hugs
Donnie, Anita, Aaron and Lindsy
Wow, Matthew! So much great news lately, and we are soooo thankful! Keep them coming! And what a great birthday present for your Mom, to hear your voice!! Happy Birthday, Auntie Joanne!!! Hope you have a great day!
Love to you all! Shannon, Ray, Brett, Kiera, and Kaylie xoxoxo
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