Just got off the phone with dad. He was just getting into the truck when he noticed a parking ticket on his windshield. The main parking lot has been so full the last 2 months he had been parking on the side streets and walking to the hospital. He has been physically unwell for awhile now and today was really bad, so a ticket was the icing on the cake. But what can you do?
Matt is feeling so much better. He was quite constipated and now he is "all cleaned out". His breathing is easier and he was able to sit up in his chair for 8 hours today. Rehab was productive and they are trying different ways to see how Matt can help transferring himself from the bed to the wheelchair. He is still so weak and has lost some weight again from loss of appetite, so it may take some time to build up those muscles. Tonight the menu was Salisbury steak and it was really good. Rehab has been encouraging Matt to eat as much as he can on his own and he does fairly well for a short period of time. However dad was finishing feeding Matt when he throw up all his meal. He has this annoying dry cough and and that's is, everything comes up. So I suggested to dad to buy some Vick's and rub it on the soles of Matt's feet and give him a teaspoon of honey after he eats to coat the throat. It may sound crazy but whenever the girls are sick and they are coughing, I do that every night and it works! Just ask my cousin Shauna, she thought I was crazy until she tried it on Jada. So dad will pick it up in the morning before going to see Matt.
Today dad was a bit shocked when they got back to the room after occupational therapy and the TV was disconnected. Not sure what happened but hopefully they will get it worked out tomorrow. Matt has not been asked to pay for the TV since he got to the hospital, so I guess they decided it was time to start charging. So tonight he is watching "Pirates of the Caribbean" the new one, but unfortunately he missed the hockey game. Need to get the TV up and running for the Canada /Sweden game tomorrow.
Prayers for that left arm and hand to start working to make the transfers easier and that the trach can be removed sometime this month. Luke 11:9-10 "So I say to you; Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."
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Hi, just a few more quotes I thot were good from my little gift I got...Instead of praying that mountains be removed, let's pray for the courage to climb them!!!
Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together! There is a lot of family and friends sticking with you as you climb various mountains Matt so just keep climbing and we will rejoice with you along the way! Have a great day tomorrow! Yvonne
Hi Matthew. Good to see you and your dad yesterday even if it was only for an hour. We got back to P.A. today at 5:00 and went into town to take Jacob to hockey and pick up Sydney. Quite a handful for Shauna & Dale to look after three little kids. Good thing it was only for one night. Trevor & Terina will be back from Mexico on Tuesday evening. Sounds like they are having a wonderful time in the nice hot weather.
Have a good sleep and chat with you soon.
Love Aunty Sandy & Uncle Orest
hey matt!!! keep up the good work!!! sorry i didnt make it to your night in town on the 29th, although i've heard from numerous people how great it was to see you there!!! i'm going to come to the city and see you before i head back to school, i just don't know when for sure!! but until then, take care and keep working hard buddy!!
sara grona
Just wanted to say Hi!
Sure hope all is well, not much new to report here.. So no news is good news I suppose :)
I came across this bible quote, and I thought this says it best when it comes to how strong you are! Keep pushing Matt!
May they who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.
Judges 5:31
Love Krista
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