Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Breathing Keeps Improving

Matt's trach trial lasted 5 3/4 hours today. They were hoping for 6, but when they reached 5 1/2 hours, Matt wanted to come off. However, they kept encouraging him to push a little harder, and Mom was right there cheering him on. He had been awake at 8:30 am, and hadn't slept since, so he was tired. But they got an extra 15 mins from him. Way to go Matt! That extra 15 mins is hard earned. They did suction Matt for lots of thick mucous, but it was still okay. O2 levels are still great. Thanks again for continued company. It really encourages Matt and keeps him focused on family and friends, and that they are an important process in the healing. Eating well, and weight was again up to 174lbs, had taken a bit of a dip before. Watched Nolan play some video games. Watch it Nolan, Matt is memorizing what you are doing and will soon kick your butt! Last night they gave Matt's sleeping pills earlier than usual, and want to see if that helps him so he is not so groggy in the morning. Maybe then he would be able to eat breakfast, which he doesn't feel up to doing right now. All in all a good day. I encourage everyone who believes to pray when they read this blog for Matt's continued success in his trach trials and movements. James 5:15 "And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up." Matt this is a verse for you, Mark 11: 24 "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Matt
Good ot hear of your continued progress. Keep up the good work, I know it is tiring sometimes but the reward is worth it. Thanks for keeping us informed.

Take care,
Bryce and Yvonne

Anonymous said...

GO MATT GO!

We are cheering you on here over at the "U".. You keep pushing!

Love Krista

Anonymous said...

PPCHS says "Go Matty!"

We continue following your progress and look forward to greater gains!

Brian for Staff and Students

Anonymous said...

Hey matt, it has been a long time since i have worte to you, i am busy with football and wrok and school right now. we are on our run for provincial champions again, three games left and we are there, our next game is satruday in Foam Lake against Meadow Lake. I am hoping to get up there to see you as soon as i have a free weeekdn without football and work again, i hear you are improved lots since i was last there, i hope to see you soon again.


Braden Kipling

Anonymous said...

Hey Matt
Your doing awesome!!!!And you will continue to improve!!! I couldn't imagine going through what you are going through. You are so strong and I admire you for pushing yourself to get this far. Keep on doing what your doing!