Matt continues on the tube feeds at night, however he is also eating better especially in the evenings. And who could blame him? Mom has been bringing him home cooked meals she had prepared when she was in Weekes. Pizza, stew, chili, etc. Tonight for supper he received a good meal from the hospital but the big baby wanted mom's cooking. However mom makes him work for it. He must turn the pages of his book himself.
Sat up in his chair for 9 hours today and even had a siesta for an hour in the afternoon. Mom finally convinced him to take an Advil for his sore neck because Matt is starting to really dislike taking so many meds. They had Matt quite busy and was able to meet with some players from the paraplegic basketball team. Matt will start attending a support group that is run through the hospital. However after Matt met with 2 psychiatrists, one for a follow-up from RUH and another from City, they think he is doing great. They just can't figure out why he is so positive. And I asked Matt what do they expect, for him to swear, bite, or hit? Actually they do expect that but Matt just replied"Oh, I could never do that". God always amazes me that he provides the much needed inner strength to those who need it the most. He paved the way for Matt, that Matt would arise to the challenges he is facing with dignity and grace. He got it all from me!! And Jacki, stop laughing, it is true!! Actually the following verses give a true picture. 2 Cor. 4;7-8 "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not on despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
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hey matty been a while. been away and been busy but still read up on you everyday. you are the most positive person i have ever met. if everyone had your attitude we would be a winning world. its good that Jo is making meals for you. that will help you alot. somebody is gonna have to shake u up to get that crap out of u.
so take care and work hard (i know you always do. ella
Hey Matt! I loved the note that Shelly wrote about getting your mom in the headlock. I laughed pretty good about it. I can picture it.... very funny. Keep up the good work. Have a great day!
Denise
Good morning. Hows everybody after the big storm,was pretty wicked wind here,not much snow.I liked ellas note to shake u up a bit,but as we all know to get that ???? out of u we would have to shake for days. Keep up the wrestling moves on mom,theres something to work for a new move every month to do on your mother.How loud was she screaming matt,ould of liked to seen that.Well enough garble for now,keep up the possitive attitude Matt it will carry u through the ruff days. See ya next week not sure what day yet.Bryon,Brenda,&fam.
Hi Matt! It's been a while since I dropped you a quick line. I have to say that you really do have a positive attitude and that's half the battle. And there definitely is nothing like home cooked meals. And especially if they're mom's. Even at my age, I still like my mom's cooking too. Nice that a few basketball members have been able to give you some encouragement. Hang in there and keep working hard.
The Hertz's
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