I had phoned dad yesterday morning to discuss some medications that he (dad) was prescribed, but he wasn't able to speak with me. They were getting Matt loaded up into the cab to take him to the movies! So last night mom phoned to update me on Matt's day. She doesn't know what movie he went to, but they took him to the mall on 8th and Acadia with another rehab patient. Matt really seemed to enjoy it. Mom was able to talk to Matt on the phone and he is sounding stronger and he doesn't struggle to talk so much. Matt's breathing has improved with his exercises. Last week he could do 2 sets of 5 repetitions, so he could do it total of 10 times. Now he can do 5 sets of 5 repetitions, which equals 25 times. That was doing it once a day, now he has to increase to twice a day.
Matt told mom he was eating better, but they increased his tube feed to 80 mls per hour instead of 60 mls. Their goal weight for him is 190 lbs. We won't know how he is progressing until his next bath when they weigh him. Matt was already pre-ordering what he wants mom to make and bring with her when she returns. Homemade pre-cooked fries, pork chops, ribs with the bones in etc. Not to found of the stew so that is out.
I have another funny story about Matt. It involves Nolan as well. When Matt was about 7 years old and Nolan 9, they were playing outside while we were busy cleaning the house. Soon Nolan came in to watch TV. We asked where Matt was, and Nolan replied he was still outside. We didn't think much of it until 1/2 hour had passed and Matt hadn't come in. So we went outside to look for him. You could say he was"tied up" with playing...Literally. Here was poor Matt tied to a tree with a sock in his mouth!! Needless to say, after we had rescued Matt we proceeded to look for Nolan. Where did we find him? Hiding under his bed! I think he knew what was going to happen. But Matt was upset with us, because he wanted to play with his brother!! Talk about forgiveness! Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
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Matt, I just wanted to let you know that I read your Blog everyday, and reading up on your progress is a true inspiration to us all. Keep up the good work, you know what you can do, and when you but that incredible mind of yours to work you will achieve anything you want!!!
Take Care, Monique Wallin.
hey matty. just got back from tisdale with veronica and cody. he had to go to the dentist and i went along for moral support. last nite codys sock caught on one of those little nails that hold down those metal pieces on steps. well down he went and his two front teeth hit the laminate floor and made two neat little holes with the teeth that used to be in his mouth. they chipped off a piece on each tooth so he had to have them rebuilt. they look pretty darn good now.
hope u enjoyed the movie. its good to be out doing things again. enjoy the time and keep working hard. ella
So you are out and about in the cold Matt-can't keep a good man down! I might have to give you my shopping list, then I could stay in where Jack Frost couldn't find me!take care. yy
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