Another Win

Matt was pretty excited today over the roughriders win. They had it set up in ICU so the nurses could watch some of the game, and they invited Matt for their party. There was pizza and pop, and Mattt was in his roughrider outfit. At our house, we had a birthday party for Jonmarie and Jacki dressed Amy in her roughrider outfit, so Matt and Amy are good luck. I must apologize for giving false information. Matt did receive a second hand wheelchair 3 days ago. It isn't the best, but it does fit him better. However there were many adjustments that needed to be made, and the staff just didn't have the time. So last night dad spent 1 & 1/2 hours trying to fix it for Matt. He also rigged up a holding compartment for Matt's O2 tank on the wheelchair, so Matt would be free to boogy where he wants to. It is working great. This wheelchair is called a mid-drive. It is similar to dad's lawnmower, zero turn radius with the big wheels in front and the small wheels at the back.
Matt was having so much pain in his neck, that dad had suggested they give Matt Advil 1/2 hour before getting him up in the chair, because getting him in the chair causes him the most pain. They tried it and it seems to be working. (They give the Advil in his feeding tube, to try and prevent stomach upset). Matt ate like a horse today and when mom phoned at 8:00, she was out buying him a sub because he was still hungry! Just like old times. You had to eat fast in our house, otherwise the food would be gone. Mom also mentioned that Matt had his trach capped for 4 hours, and still counting! Possibly tomorrow I will know the full extent of the time he lasted without the ventilator. For a least an hour of that time he went without any O2 as well. Well done Matt! You will have that thing out before you know it. Matt is now able to scratch his nose without bending at the neck. He still has to really concentrate and it takes him awhile, but he can do it. Matt, progress is being made everyday! Deuteronomy 31:8 "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged".