Matt does have another infection however thank goodness it is not in his lungs, it is a urinary tract infection. They started him on a mild antibiotic but an infection and the pills always makes Matt feel rough. As mom puts it, it knocks the stufing right out of him. Told her to go a buy some cranberry pills, medical proven to help stop the infection beffore it happens.
Still going strong with the breathing exercises. No suctioning for almost 2 weeks and O2 Sats always above 95%. Talked to the respiratory therapist about removing the trach all together and we will just wait and see.
Matt was complaining today of his legs being stiff and sore. Kept asking mom to move his legs because they hurt. Finally figured out it was his hips that were sore from his exercises and standing. My hips hurt after standing for any length of time so I can imagine what Matt must be going through. That is alot for his atrophied (wasted) muscles to hold right now. Encougraged to to stretching exercises on the weekends to prevent them from stiffening up.
Mom is going to ask the doctor tomorrow to order a bone density scan. Matt needs it in order to be accepted in Project walk in San Diego. Still have some things to look into, because the cost for one month is more then some people make in 6 months. But need prayers on what the right path is to choose. Without His guidance we will just struggle for answers. Eccl. 7:13-14 "Consider what God has done; Who can straighten what he has made crooked? When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future."
The staff are trying to encourage Matt ot eat more by himself. However Matt does alright for awhile, but then when he gets tired, not only does he stop feeding himself, he doesn't feel like eating. So in a Catch 22 situation . We want Matt's weight to increase so need him to eat, but also want him to feed himself to strengthen his right arm. Bit of a balancing act needed. They are continuing to feed Matt through the tube feed every night. He gets 80 mls/hour for a total of 1000mls /night. They will weigh him on Tuesday and then reassess.
While I was talking to mom, here cell phone said she had another caller. It was dad. So I waited and when she came back on the line she told me it was Matt looking for his home made wings! Talk about pushy! Mom was on her way back to the hospital and was almost there. I am sure he times it so she won't stop to chat with anyone (not that it would happen, because mom is known for her shyness!). I take after her!
More good news to come, I am sure of it.
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Hi!
This morning at church during Prayer and Praise, I read yesterday's entry for those that don't have computers at home. People were so impressed at what you've accomplished Matt and there isn't a Sunday that goes by that we don't pray for you from the pulpit. It's been that way since day one and we believe that God is answering prayer.
And yep! The cranberry tablets work. I guess you could also drink some sugar laden cranberry juice as well which tastes great as well.
So did you watch the Superbowl today? We got home too late and never even switched it on. I hear it was a squeaker though and some say probably the best Superbowl in many many years.
Well, the lights are out at our house since Reg and I get up at 4:15 a.m. tomorrow morning. That's when I make his lunch and he heads to the bush with the truck for a load of logs. He's been working 80 hours a week now for quite a while. Not sure really how he does it though. He does a double run to The Pas Manitoba each day. I think if he could just put in a 12 hour day instead of a 16 hour day, it would be better, but before you know it, spring will be here and there won't be any hauling of any kind. I guess it's haul while you can.
Well, you hang in there. Still waiting to hear what some of your favorite baking might be and I'll see if I can bring some up around the 25th or 26th of Feb when I come up to Saskatoon.
Take care.
The Hertz's
hey matt. the blues played the first game of the league playoffs against tisdale. we beat them quite handledly and were to play them today(sunday) but they bowed out so had to pay the fine. i dont know why they have to play a best of 7. cause the blues went 18-0 this year. they had a sqeaker against bruno3-3 i gues thats not a squeaker is it. opps. bruno is back in pp on the 8th.
well now i happen to like cranberry juice. its really good if you put 7-up in it and lots of ice. it is warming up a little and i guess the canadian groundhog says we are looking at an early spring. yea right. take care matty and keep up the great work. ella
Hey Matt! What wonderful things have been happening for you lately! Don't let this infection slow you down... you're on a roll!! I can't wait to see you standing next time I come! Even with all of your trials, I hope you can see that the Lord is blessing you greatly. You continue to inspire so many of us! And we are so blessed to have you in our lives as part of our family. What a great young man you are! Love to you and your parents! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Shannon, Ray, and kids xoxoxo
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