Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Workout
Matt was able to go to the rehab department to check it out today. Soon Matt, soon. Eventually that will be were you are. Tried out his chair again today, didn't do quite as well as yesterday, but he has been doing some exercises so it plays him out. He didn't eat very well either, and when he did eat well he threw up. So then he really has no energy. They are no longer able to establish an IV's so he has been taking some of his meds by mouth, and makes his stomach upset. But back to Matt's workout, they have him lifting 1/2 lb weights with his right wrist. The therapist lifts his hand off the bed, then Matt has to lift his hand up to his shoulder. He was able to do it twice. States it feels like he is lifting 100lb weight. That will eventually be what you lift, Matt. You must just take one day at a time. A month ago 1/2 lb weight would have been impossible. He is also much stronger when he clenches his right fist, but the pointer finger and thumb still need more work. They are more numb than his other three fingers. 2 Samuel 22:33 "It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect." Phil 4:13 "I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
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Hi Matt and family-thanks for keeping us posted-roundup is going okay and the kids are back to Alberta-Taya is a big girl!Kelvin is busy working. Hope you are in dreamland about now and preparing for a big day tomorrow. yy
Morning Matt - hope you had a good sleep .. That is definatly right 1/2 lb today -100 lbs in the future. You will be able to do it all in time. Wish I could see you raoming around in your chair - must be a sight for sore eyes. Must run - on my way to work.will be thinking of you and praying that it gets easier for you. Love Aunty Brenda
Good Morning Matthew & Family
Glad to hear you had a little workout yesterday and that you got a chance to check out rehab. Before you know it, you will be working out everyday. Getting stronger everyday.
The guys finished harvest last night - Thank God!!! No more meals to send out to the field.
I know, I am just thinking of myself. Ha!
Have a good day today. Can't wait to read the blog tonight and see how you are doing.
Love Aunty Sandy
way to go matty. 1/2 lb weight is a very good start. heck i have trouble lifting my 2 lb weights. slow and easy buddy. windy like crazy here today lots of yd work to do will see if i get any done. take care. ella
Great job Matty!! You are making great progress keep up the good work!! We miss you like crazy!
Lindsay
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