Getting Stronger

Matt had a bath today, they took him up to the 6 th floor to use the tub, he said it felt great. He was really tired after his bath and trach trial, so slept a lot of the morning. His right hand and arm are getting stronger, he can move all five fingers and put some pressure on the thumb and fore finger. He can move his toes a little bit easier also, still has to concentrate to get things to move. He was able to eat a cookie today and also some cake, he had a Carmel frappa and a Iced Cappuccino from Tim Horton's that his nurse brought him. She also did a manicure and pedicure for him. Thank you all so much for lifting Matt up in prayer day by day. Psalm 146: 1 tells us Praise ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. Psalm 121:1 states I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

Fries and soup

Matt had another good day. He was able to have a full fluid diet and then they tried fries at supper, they were harder to swallow so didn't have too many. He enjoyed the potato soup and ice cream, but the coffee was the best. Tomorrow he will get another frappa, will try strawberry this time. He did get to go outside for awhile and also did two trach trials. He was very tired this afternoon so did some sleeping. He got a Rider jersey and hat from some friends, was excited about that. Matt was happy to have company. He so enjoys the Nurses and staff they are all so good at making his day as good as they can. We are so thankful to them all. Psalm 105:1 states O Give thanks unto the Lord call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Matt is always happy to read all the comments on the Blog and says Hi to all.

Swallowing assessment a go

Praise the Lord Matt's swallowing assessment went well. He was able to have a orange frappe drink and was smiling from ear to ear. For the next few days he will get a fluid diet, and then if he does okay will go to soft dental and then on to the good stuff. Staff were very excited for him as were we. He was able to go outside today and did a tour of the main floor. Company in so day went very fast. He is doing well on portable vent. Psalms 118:29 says O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Our prayers for tomorrow are that Matt will continue to get stronger and start moving his left hand.Jeremiah 29:12 says Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you.

Matt says Hi to all

Matt had a very good day today. They put a size 6 trach tube in from an 8, they also deflated the cuff that fits around the trach to keep the air in, so he was able to talk and hear his voice for the first time in two months. He was excited to be able to communicate with visitors and staff. His voice was quite husky but nice to hear him talk. They also put a new feeding tube in, so now is getting some calories again. They set him up on a portable vent, it will a bit easier to get around. It is the same kind that they have on order for him. He will go for his swallowing assessment tomorrow at 3 o'clock. Lots of company today, which always brings a smile to his face. Prayers for tomorrow, swallowing assessment and lungs and diaphragm to stenghten so he will be able to breath on his own. Thank you all for lifting Matt up in prayer and praise God for what he has done and will continue to do. Isaiah 25:1 says O Lord, you are my God, I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.

Patience and Faith

Matt is happy to be able to have company. It definitely makes the days and evenings go faster to see other faces. Today was another day of not much happening. This morning the nurse noticed that Matt's feeding tube had been pulled partly out, so they had to stop the feeds and get the Dr. to look at it. They decided to take him back to surgery and put a new one in, that will be done sometime tomorrow. His swallowing assessment is also scheduled for tomorrow. They were able to keep the fevers down today with the fan and cool cloths. Matt enjoys reading the e-mails, cards and the blog comments, they always brings a smile or two. Our prayers for tomorrow is that the feeding tube will be replaced in the morning and that the assessment will go well. Hebrew 10:23 says Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Another good day

Matt had a good day today. He had lots of company and a fun loving nurse to help him through the day. He was able to do three trails and even though he gets very tired he tried his best. His fever went up several times during the night and day, but so far they have kept it down with a fan and very light covers. He will also do another swallowing assessment on Tuesday. He is very anxious about the assessment and really needs your prayers to stay calm and have faith in his ability to succeed in all he needs to get through. Hebrews 11:1 states "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."