Tired muscles

Even though Matt's rehab yesterday was limited in the length of time, it was very productive and Matt was feeling sore today. Good!! That means you were working Matt. Tired also from being up in his chair for over 10 hours yesterday. Today was not quite as long, only 7 hours but that was good enough. Rehab consisted of putting the TENS machine on his left arm. It stimulates his muscle to contract and try to give the brain a memory of that arm moving. They didn't have to turn it up very high in order for it to contract, which is great. Also Matt "cycled" with his arms.Tomorrow it sounds like Nolan may take Matt to the mall and go for lunch, so good to rest up.
Matt's breathing is going great. Still haven't talked to him on the phone but Nolan said he sounds and looks so much better than he did at Christmas. Matt's cough is so much stronger he hasn't been suctioned for 2 days. Prayers that before discharge that trach comes out permanently. It will be so much easier on him and us. Suctioning is a time consuming endeavour and I don't like it!! It makes Matt cough so much and it hurts him as well. Travel will be much easier too. James 5:16 "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."
No throwing up for a while which is a definite bonus. Ate well at dinner and supper too. Pack on the pounds, Matt. I am sure there are many of us who would give you their "extra".