THE BIG MOVE

Matt has now moved on up in the world (just like the Jefferson's from the 70's). He is in a private room in rehab. Finally! What an answer to prayer. I think God was tired or listening to us. So no more sleeping in for Matt! There wasn't a dry eye in ICU when they moved Matt. They had become very protective over him. But they all know this is the best place for him.
Dad says the view from Matt's room is great. It overlooks the Kinsmen Park and the university bridge. He seems to enjoy the facility. There is a communal dining area, and dad said for supper there were over 30 other patients, all different genders and ages. And Matt ate like a horse. Grandpa Gustafson used to say about himself that he doesn't eat much, he just eats long and fast. Matt it a chip off the Gustafson block. Dad had to go out and buy extra food.
Rehab was tough today. They worked Matt for 1 1/2 hours and he was tired. They are really working on what Matt could do to help with the transferring. For instance, when he transfers from his chair to the mat (it is elevated and at the same height as his chair), they got Matt to put some weight on his feet and try to swing himself over, also incorporating the use of his right arm. They were impressed by what he could do. Unlike a dead weight, Matt was able to assist, even if it was minimally. Also, when he was laying flat on this mat, they asked if he could lift his bum up. Dad said Matt was just sweating he was working so hard. And by gosh if he didn't do it. Matt, words are so vague when it comes to expressing how we truly feel. Proud just doesn't cut it. Great sense of jubilation is more like it! Rehab is so difficult for them to do on Matt because they need to work on everything. Shoulders, legs, arms, abdomen, the works. But they have a very willing patient so it makes their job easier.
Praise for God's continued grace and prayers for more! 1 Peter 4:11 "...If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ".