Sunday, September 16, 2007
Reality Bites
Bit of an emotional day today. The realization of the severity of his injury and just how long it will take until full recovery hit Matt today hard, but tears can be cathartic and a little self-pity is okay. The next step is looking up and forward to the coming morning and realize every day is a step closer to getting back home. Physically the day was pretty good, sat up in his chair again for 3 hours and had less vomiting as well. His stomach is so small that he eats very little at one time, just spreads it out over the day. They believe he is ready to start his trach trials and once he is at City, things will move along quicker in the rehab department. Mom will hopefully talk with the CEO tomorrow and see if things can start happening for Matt's benefit. Please pray that Matt will get to City within the week and that the nurses will be just as wonderful as they are in RUH. Psalms 77:13-14 "Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples."
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Hi Matt,
I am sorry you had what sounds like a "navy blue" day. Your spirits have been so good. I think this is a delayed reaction to reality, but Matt the reality is that, although your injury is serious, you have made such incredible progress!!! I worked in a physiotherapy clinic for 7 years and patients who were having therapy (for example a hip replacement) always felt so discouraged because they felt their progress was so minimal. To us, the progress was more obvious than to the patient. You really have made obvious progress in many areas. A few weeks ago, do you remember when I wrote a comparative about breathing trials initially reported in minutes, now in hours, where there was no movement, there is now, etc? When I have a really long drive that I am dreading, I play a mind game with myself that helps. When I am half way there, I imagine that I haven't left yet (I imagine that I have the full distance left to travel yet). It makes me realize how far I have already gone and the trip suddenly doesn't seem quite so long. Look back at where you were and you will realize how far you have come. Blue days in every shade from pale to navy will happen. It's okay to have these feelings; your family and everybody who is praying for you and rooting for you, hopes that these days will be few and far between. Do you know why I believe God makes rainbows? I believe it is because we have suffered the dull and the dreary and the cold and the violence of the storm and he wants us to realize there is beauty after the storm. This is your storm and I pray and believe your rainbow is coming. Keep your chin up little trooper.
Patty Harvey
Hi Matt-Glad to hear you were up in your chair for 3 hours-that is great, no doubt tiring to some extent but good for you in so many ways-I think my little flip calendar by the computor is written for you today. It says: Look back over the last few months of your life. Can you see the progress you have made? CONGRATULATE yourself on your progress, no matter how slight it might be. You are working on it, and trusting God, and that's all that counts.
Praying for you and for wisdom for your staff.Yvonne & Bryce
Matt, Can't begin to even think how you must feel at times, but you are a very strong young man with a heart of gold.. Hang in there and keep plugging along. All those small steps are adding up. You have so many people in your corner praying for you and just wishing for even the smallest improvement - and when we read this blog from your mom or one of your sisters and you had a good day it makes our day. We all love you - and are praying for you. Hang in there - they will get you over to City. Love Aunty Brenda
Hey Matt,
I just found out you had a blog spot, so I thought I'd drop you a note to say HI and let you know that We've been praying for you. After reading a few of the updates it sounds like you've seen some progress in recovery which is great! Every little bit counts!!
Take Care
Dale & Lindsay Young
Hi Matthew.
How are you today? Hope you have heard from City Hospital by now. Rehab will do wonders for you.
Kevin is bringing your flax cookies to you one evening this week after he gets off work. You can share them if you like. I will bring some more next time I come to visit.
Praying for you always. Also for the rest of your family. Call me sometime Joanne, when you feel up to it.
Love Aunty Sandy
Hey buddy,
It's ok to cry, you have been dealt a tough hand, it seems hard now, but you will get through it and get home soon. Everyone I talk to miss you and is thinking about you, we are all praying that you can get moved over to City soon.
Your little buddy Brendan
hey matty!
i'm sorry about your blue day, but it happens to best of everyone! You've been making outstanding progresses and each day is getting closer to your full recovery! You're in my everyday prayers and I know your strength and determination is over powering the obstacle! Keep your head up and keep up the miraculous good work!
Love Always,
Sara Grona
Hey Matty,
So sorry to hear that you had such a bad day. Keep your chin up and keep pushing. You gotta keep positive. I know it's hard but that's the only way you will get through it. I love you so much and miss you lots too. I can't wait to see you agian. I'm coming back down next week. Hopefully i'll get to see you either wednesday night or thursday morning. Love you lots and always thinking of you, keep pushing. I know it's hard but i also know that you will make it through this.
love always Joe
Hey Matt!
I heard your feeling down today, but dont be. Just look how much better you are! Your going to get better soon, trust me. I hope your feeling better soon. Just dont let this slow you down, keep trying, your going to keep getting better everyday. Before you know it, you'll be back here in good ol' Porcupine haha. Everyones thinking of you here. Its not the same without you! Miss you tonnes!
From: Shelby
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