New Trach

Wish I could have talked to Matt tonight but he was busy gallivanting around the hospital with friends. Spoke to dad and he stated that Matt had a new trach in yesterday, a smaller one with no cuff, so he can breathe much easier. Before when Matt would talk he would have to use his shoulder and abdominal muscles to breathe. Now dad says he looks more at ease. And his cough is so much more effective as well. Nolan and Lindsay went to visit Matt and are probably there already. Can't wait to talk to him and see what he thinks of Matt's improvements.
Rehab was limited today to just 1 hour, and they are really working on Matt to transfer. I had mentioned before if Matt could transfer he wouldn't need a lift to move him from the bed to the chair and vice versa. The physio had told dad that in the last few days Matt's right arm has gotten much stronger in all aspects, biceps, triceps etc. Keep up the good work Matt!! He played the game of "Sorry" and not sure how that turned out.
My cousin Shauna sent us an interesting website to look at from the states. It is called 'Project Walk", a facility where the motto is if you can feel, you can walk. If anyone wants to check it out it is www.projectwalk.org. A girl from Prince Albert is going in February after she suffered a C5 injury last July, I think. It is only in the states so might be an expense endeavour, but only time will tell. Prayers for continued guidance on God's pathway for Matt. Isaiah 58:11 "The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorches land and will strengthen your frame. you will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."