Great Day for Matt, Bad Day for Others from PP

Matt had very exciting news today. He will get his motorized wheelchair next week, and the physiotherapist thinks he will be strong enough in his right hand to move the controls. Otherwise he would have to steer with his head and neck, and would be a lot more difficult. He is now able to have his hand on his leg, then use his shoulder muscles to put his hand on the ball by his leg. Then he can squeeze it lightly, grasp it in his hand, and turn his wrist so the ball faces upward. If mom holds his arm up, he can release the ball when he wants. Great job Matty! Feels much better today and had his cuff deflated for 2 hours with no trouble. He is also eating better due to new anti-nausea medication, so they have stopped his tube feeds from 10 am until 7 pm. As long as he eats 900 calories in that time, they will continue to shut it off. If he keeps this up, they may be able to remove the tube feed all together. He is now up to 176 lbs, a far cry from the 154 lbs he was 1 1/2 months ago. More company in to see him. Relatives from B.C. plus people from home. Also a RN from RUH was in and thrilled with his continued progress. But on a sad note, we would like everyone to pray for a family in Porcupine, who's little boy is in very critical condition in RUH. I used this verse in the beginning of Matt's struggles when there was very little hope. Job 9:10 "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted".