Saturday, September 8, 2007
A New Puppy
Matt started the day with a bit of nausea after Physio. He wasn't able to eat today as his stomach just wasn't up to it, they will try again tomorrow. He felt better today and seemed to be breathing easier. They still don't know what or if any more infections are present, but maybe tomorrow. He had lots of company today, and also got a surprise from a family of another patient. The family had bought a toy puppy in a basket for their relative and the nurse brought it over for Matt to see. It looks and feels like it is real as it has a breathing motion. The family and some of the staff went and bought Matt one, his eyes lit up when they gave it to him. He has it sitting on his right side so he can feel it with his right hand. It was a wonderful surprise and a real pick me up. He is thinking of calling it Whispers, he told Jacki it is a he and is very quiet. He also beat Jacki in a game of Golf, which made him smile after losing so many games to her. The Lord says in Eph 6: 13, 17 "Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over you'll still be on your feet.... God's Word is an indispensable weapon." Prayers for tomorrow are that Matt infections will all be gone and he can start eating food again so he can continue to heal.
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Good Morning to the Gustafsons,
We're praying that if there are an infections, that they will be taken care of quickly.
That 'puppy' seems amazing. What they can't do with tecnology these days.
I'll be in Saskatoon tomorrow, bringing in a friend to have a cranial massage appt. She was in a car accident 7 years ago and had severe head injuries. The dr's are amazed at her progress as well, considering she was in a coma for 6 weeks I believe and they didn't think she'd pull through at all.
So I thought I'd pop in while she was at her appt. Are you still at Royal University? I think you are, so that's where I'll head. I don't think they've moved you yet.
Hope you have a super day and are able to eat 'real' food once again. Is there anything that you really crave right now?
Hopefully see you tomorrow.
Bev Hertz
Matt - good to hear you had a better day, such a struggle it is for you. Keep strong and keep the faith. The road may be long with bumps and curves, but we all know that with your determination and God's will, you WILL make it to the end of that road.
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you Matt.
Christine & Emma
Hey Matt;
I have been so happy to hear about all the steps forward you have taken. it is so great to have happy news. Hopefully the nausea goes away soon so that you can eat again and continue to put back on some pounds...I'ld give you some of mine if I could!! heehee!!
Glad to hear that you have some new company from Wispers!!
Continue to amaze everyone, you are doing so fantastic. I pray that there will be no more infection and you can get back to taking those steps forward that I love to hear about!
Take Care, say hi to everyone. Love you all lots!
Heather
Hey Matt,
Good to hear you good yourself a little friend, Whispers is a good name for a dog. Everyone really miss you out here in the old country. Hope to get to see ya sometime soon.
your little buddy Brendan
Hi Matt-Well you are quite the country boy-first you have the nurses trying to figure out where the little chick sound was coming from, now you have a dog. Will they ever miss you and your pets when you move! hope you are having a good rest and that tomorrow starts out bright and sunny! yy
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