Dad thinks he finally figured out why Matt had such a bad day with spasms yesterday. Last Saturday, Matt ran out of the antispasm meds for his bladder that dad has to pick up from the drugstore. However the drugstore was closed on the weekend and dad couldn't get any until Tuesday. So Matt finally had his pills last night and this am, and has improved a great deal. I guess the spasms were so bad yesterday that Matt reacts very emotionally to upsets like that. But he always bounces back and today was a good day. I am so thankful there are more good days than bad days. I still get cold sweats when I remember it being the opposite, waiting for good news that didn't come for days on end.
Again in rehab for 1 1/2 hours. Exercised with the arm machine and was able to stand up twice. The first time again he was very dizzy, but refused to sit down and managed to reamin upright. They were very proud of his stance, he stood just like a soldier for 10-15 secs. They also tried the Sask pole in occupatinal therapy to see if Matt can transfer without using the board, but Matt just cannot get a grip on that pole. Don't worry about it Matt, that will come, but probably not for a long time. YOu need to crawl before you walk. He can transfer not too bad with board now, if everything is just right and 2 people are available. He can't slide over in one go, it takes him about 2-3 times. He was supposed to have therapy for another 1/2 hours this afternnon but he needded anothers chest xray instead. Not sure what for, but they didn't seem too concerned.
When dad left Matt tonight he was getting a massag, relaxing and enjoying the moment. He had been eating like a horse and will probalby fell sleepy in a little while. Good night, Matt. Matt 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give yo rest."
P.S Sorry I cannot highlight the verses, not working and neither is spell check!!
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Good to hear you had a better day!
Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day
Keep working on grasping your friendly pole-like Shelley said-that too will come with time-Sandy used one for a while and then she got to bid it farewell! Keep on keeping on and Hi to dad as he cheers you on. yy
Happy 14th matt.
Good to hear things are going a little better again.Dont worry about that pole matt,u will be climbing it in no time.Just another bump in the road.
Now u take it easy on them nurses today.Take care say hi to all for us.
Bryon,brenda,&fam.
Happy Heart Day Matt!! Keep up the hard work and you'll be pole dancing in no time, haha! Just teasing ;o) Glad to hear that you got your anti-spasm meds and that you're feeling better again physically and emotionally!
Happy Valentines Day to you. I think I need to join you in rehab today. My muscles are more than a little stiff after painting the interior of a house for the past two days. Could hardly move I hurt so bad. Guess that says a little too much about the condition I'm in. ;).
Rather another chilly morning today. -35 when I got up. Not being a winter person, I can hardly wait for spring.
Sounds like you're working really hard. Like Shelly said, unfortunately we have to learn to crawl first. That's always tough, but we know you can do it.
Someone just sent me a funny email. Thought I'd share. Apparently this is a true story, but then who really knows. It was called - how to call the police.
An elderly couple looked out late one night to see some people stealing stuff from his shed so they promptly called the police and told them what they were doing.
The response was that they were too busy and would come when they had time. In the mean time they should lock their door and go back to bed.
The elderly man waited 30 seconds and called the police back. He said - I'm the one that just called a few minutes ago about a burglary going on in my back yard. Well, you don't have to worry about it anymore. I shot them.
In less than 5 minutes, the cops were there.
Hope you enjoyed that one!
The H's
Happy Valentine's Day Matthew. Hope you had a good day and that someone treated you to some chocolates.
Glad to hear you are doing better after getting back on all your meds. Keep up the hard work. You are doing an awesome job.
Have a great evening. Sending a big hug your way.
Love Aunty Sandy
Happy Valentines Day Mat
I See Your having a much better day.
thats so great sprry have not been messaging latey.. but we have been reading.!!!
Have a great night matt
=] Hope You get Alot Of Cards and candy
*Love MarilynBryanSarahBowden*Ekren*
Hey Matt,
I just thought that I would stop bye and leave a wee note! I sure hope you have a great weekend and with the warmer weather coming maybe you can get outside a wee bit more!
Nothing new to report, I sure hope you had a Happy Valentine's.. I will be into see you soon, tell the folks I say Hi!
Love ya lots,
Krista
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