Go Roughriders!

Matt had a good day, especially when the Roughriders won. He even had a few of the nurses watching with him when it wasn't to busy. He also had a few ketchup chips, however they were harder to swallow because of his sore throat. They took a sputum swab and throat swab to see what infection he has. The already started him on a very expensive antibiotic to make sure it doesn't progress into anything bad, like pneumonia. Mom says Matt"s chest muscles are getting stronger so hopefully he will be able to cough more effectively and keep the bad stuff from settling into his lungs. Matt's leg movement remains the same. But they noticed when they laid Matt's right hand sideways, the outside 3 fingers bent a little. Whether that was active movement or just spontaneous they were not sure, but I will take it as positive. He was also able to turn his right wrist slightly as well, so things are starting to click. It may not be very fast, but like the turtle that won the race, it is the outcome we are looking for. The christian male nurse came to see Matt and pray with him. Matt really likes him and has enjoyed the book he gave him "Healing Nuggets". I know I have used this verse before, but it is so good. Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit".