Monday, October 22, 2007
5 hours
Matt did a trach trial for 5 HOURS today. Even with the infection he is still barrelling ahead. He also sat up in his chair for 5 hours as well. Let's pray that his new chair will come sooner than later, as his current chair is very uncomfortable. It was workout time today, as Matt went downstairs to the gym, where they put him on the machine that moves his arms. From what I understand, Matt has to do some of it on his own, but the machine helps stabilize his arms. I think Matt's feeling a bit discouraged that the movement, and especially the strength is so slow in coming. But remember Matt, that each nerve ending has to heal. They have been without brain stimulus for a long time and need lots of "reminders" and practice. 3 1/2 months without much movement really eats your muscles. I read an article about people in space, that their muscles waste away very quickly with no exertion from very little gravity. Same thing with Matt. It will come. Jacki and kids left today, but big brother Nolan showed up to cheer Matt on. Brought a few movies along with his brotherly love, and they are all set. A note of praise. By the end of December, the wonderful apartment that mom and dad have been using is needed by the owners. Today, a nurse offered her house for 3 months while they are in New Zealand. So another answer to prayer. Job 26:24-26 "Remember to extol his work, which men have praised in song. All mankind has seen it; men gaze on it from afar. How great is God- beyond our understanding."
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u never know where the next miracle will come from. thank god for the nurse with the house. i just got home from sitting on babies. i only saw them 3x all summer so i take what i can when i can. keep up the great work matty. el
Sounds like you had quite the workout today and sounds like you did extremely well. Way to go.
Hey - did you get a chance to try any of those ginger snaps yet? Were they even edible? Hope they were.
Glad to hear Nolan is down to see you. I'm sure you'll probably beat him at trivial pursuit too.
Well, it's 11 p.m. and time to run. Hope you get a good nights rest for the workout that they'll put you through tomorrow.
Bev for the Hertz clan!
Good to hear how God is taking care of things like house situation etc...- l Peter 5:7- Hi to Nolan and thanks girls for the updates. Maybe that chair will come wheelin' in sooner too-Taking truck to autobody(again!poor deer!) and have kids club tomorrow so will hitch a ride home with Kelvin after work. Keep working and smiling Matt-you can do it!yy
Way to go Matthew!!! You are doing awesome. Thanks be to God!! How great that Joanne and George can use the nurse's home!!! Thank you nurse for doing this!!!! Have fun with Nolan.Love Auntie Ardis.
Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged.. easy for me to say right!! You have come so far already - your strength is amazing and it will pull you through this. Keep praying and keep working. Hey Nolan - easy on your brother - or is it the other way around... Have a good visit. Hi Jo - how are things going?? Did George get back yet or is staying home for a few days?? keep in touch. Love to you all - and yes thanks much for all the blogs - not sure what we'll all do in the Morning when Matt is up and running. Love to you all Aunty Brenda
WONDERFULL news that mom and dad have a place to stay. Had a great visit with you on sunday, you look better each time we see you.Had great color,and you were very witty also.Was nice to see bobby this time as only seen amy last time (u 2 Jackie).Matt showed us all his movements he can do so far,and his strength is awsome.Matt did get tired sitting in his chair so got put back in bed had company there to his puppie and a CHICK .The rider game was a sucess again .Keep up the good work Matt,the progress may seem small to you but when we only see you once in awhile the progress to us looks tremendous.Love ya bud Bryon,Brenda&fam.(hi gussy)
Matt, this morning I was reading your goals at the time of your accident - feeling sensation, moving fingers and sitting up.
Don't get discouraged - remember how far you've come - where you have to go is not as far as it seems when you remember how far you've already travelled.
Continuing to pray for you - Your blog buddy Christy
Hey Matt,
We can't believe how far you have come! You are a true inspiration for all of us that think life is tough!
Keep up the great work and we'll keep thinking about you and praying for you!
Roland & Ardiena
Yeah! You can do it!
You keep up the great work and keep showing them all that they were wrong! (You know who I am talking about)
Love ya!
and Keep Smilin Matt!
Krista
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