Before I get started, I would just like to thank the person who wrote the devotional message on the comments. We are very much in a world that tells us we must take control of our lives and change what is wrong. The difficulty in doing that is we are unsure of ourselves and often make the wrong choices. It was mentioned that God didn't make us strong, he made us vulnerable so we would turn to him. 1Cor. 1:25 "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength."
While speaking with dad tonight, he wanted to let me know that Matt's day yesterday wasn't all about eating. He actually only ate until 5 pm and then didn't eat again until tonight at 5 pm. So 24 hours without food isn't great. Matt weighed 174 lbs in November. Then pneumonia hit and the weight plummeted to 165 lbs. The weight today was 162 lbs. That is one skinny man. However Matt hit a record yesterday of being up in his chair for 10 hours, but it may have been too much as today he could hardly stay in his chair for 3 hours and just wanted to lay down. Rehab was very unsuccessful. They took one look at Matt's peaked and pale face and knew it was not a day for miracles. The doctors ordered x-rays of Matt's chest for tomorrow to see if another infection is taking hold. When they suctioned Matt it was very thick, which makes it difficult for Mattt to cough it up on his own. Thank goodness there is no fever at present and prayers that it stays that way.
I believe Matt is just so tired of being sick. He knows that rehab is so important and feels frustrated when he is unable to do it. Prayers that God will guide the physicians and nurses in discovering what bothers Matt's appetite so bad and that Matt will gain weight from now on.
2 Samuel 22:7 "In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears."
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Hey Matt, sending you more hugs and prayers.
No doubt he's tired of being sick. Most people can't stand the run of a regular cold, nevermind the battles that Matt is facing.
Some days he'll fight for himself, other days he'll fight for his loved ones, and he also needs those days to feel sorry for himself, gather strength and then proceed with the fight. We all do that in everyday life...we get up in the morning for us, we get up because of our family, and some days we just feel dismal and depressed, and it soon passes.
I hope they can sort out the food issues quickly as I'm sure that will help a lot. Although, what do I know...I just work in a medical clinic. lol
Here's a story about Shelley for everyone out there...
I started my first day at the medical clinic on April 1, 1998 which is crazy because it's almost 10 years ago. That morning Shelley phoned me pretending to be an elderly and miserable patient demanding an appointment. Keep in mind this is my first day of work and likely the 4th phone call I had to answer. I was extremely flustered, red faced, sweaty palmed. Thank goodness she couldn't contain the laughter at my inability to deal with this "patient". She was barely able to say "April Fools" she was laughing so hard.
Of course I'm still her friend, but man, that was a dirty trick!!
I'll post more stories in days to come. I'm sure they'll entertain Matt if he reads these posts.
Take care all,
Cher
Hi Matthew. Thinking of you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all the time. Sometimes we feel so helpless, so I can only imagine how you feel at times, Matthew. Whoever cg is, I really enjoyed your blog and felt so much better after reading it. As Matthews Aunt, I also want to thank all the people who write in the blog. It makes all his family and extended family feel so grateful that there are so many people praying for him and his family.
Take care Matthew and sleep well. Praying you have a good day tomorrow. Also, your dad.
Love Aunty Sandy
Hi Matt: of course you are tired of being sick. So let your body rest.
In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.Isaiah 30:15
Then when the next opportunity comes along you'll be ready to exercise.
We keep praying for you.
smitty
Hi Matt- Remember you have many friends and family praying for you and for wisdom for the staff etc..Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt on the door at night! We hope to come visit you before long-especially if the weather stays so good, Bryce has some days off soon. Lots of love.yy
hI MATT Sorry to read your having a tuff time ridht now. The storry about shelly was good to read.(now the truth comes out shelly) Hope to see more stories from everybody nice to go back and remember. way back when you and kristin were small,Granpa leslie would be watering his garden,and you to angels would try to go in the garden. But grandpa would let kristin in and he would spray youbecause kristin walked between the rows,and then there was matt right over top the rows.Well i should go now, you keep up the faith and prayers for a better tomorrow. Love and prayers bryon,brenda &fam.
Hang in there Matt. I can understand why you'd be frustrated. It's normal to feel that way. But step forward may seem small, but it's a step forward. Just remember, we're still all praying for you. And I know that God will carry you through. He's carried us through the toughest of times and so I know He is faithful.
Bev for the Hertz's
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