Matt's day was very busy. Started the day with chest physio. Then stretches for 1 hour prior to going to the gym at 11 am. After lunch he went for more physical therapy at the gym. Matt tries so hard. Anyone who has every had pneumonia can attest for what it does to your strength and motivation. It sucks the life right out of you. But Matt didn't complain. They are really working on his transferring from the chair to the elevated mat. 2 physio therapist are on either side of Matt, who has a transfer belt around his waist. Then with his right hand he pushes slightly away from his chair. They can also feel that his legs are not just dead weight anymore, that if timed just right, he can push off every so slightly with them. You've come a long way Matt! He is still frustrated with his left hand, but it still has a positive response when hooked up to the tens machine, so it will come Matt, just remind everyone who comes in to visit to help you exercise it.
They also had Matt eating with a fork. It has a big foam handle for easier grip. He should be able to finish about a quarter of his meal with it, and dad said he did pretty well. Most times they have to start with special attachments on the wrist, so a fork can fit into a pouch and you scoop it that way. Matt is so strong already that he completely missed that beginner stage. He can scratch the top of his head as well, so the right arm is coming along nicely.
Prayers for continued recovery from pneumonia and better weather. Then Matt can start taking little trips to the mall, the house in Saskatoon, etc. Prayers also for Matt to stay focused on day to day recovery. 2 Cor. 4:18 "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal".
Friday, November 30, 2007
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Hello Matthew & Family
It was great to spend a couple days with you. Sorry I had to leave the room sometimes - I guess I have a weak stomach. You are such a tease and gave me a hard time constantly. I'm going to get even with you!!!!
It was fun to spend a few hours Christmas shopping with your mom and Auntie Karen. We didn't buy you a single thing - so there!!!!!
Talk to you soon. Take care and I still love you.
Love Auntie Sandy
Hi Matt-hope you had a great evening after all that exercise-did you have another full day today? We went to The Pas today, roads were great-have a great rest.yy
HAPPY ANNIVERSRY Shelley & John. Hope you had a great day.
Sleep tight Matthew.
Love Aunty Sandy
Kelvin got home and said you guys had a great visit-glad you teased Jess about saying yes!!!
Hi Matthew, I was so sorry that I couldn't come to see you but I sure didn't want to bring any flu bugs around. Uncle Ken says you look so good and have come such along way since we saw you last.Keep working hard as I know you will.When we come home in the spring who knows what all you will be doing!!! We will have a computer with us so that I can keep reading the blogs!!! Love Auntie Ardis and Uncle Ken.
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