Computer up and Running (Matt is Next!)

Tonight was the first night Matt was able to really use his computer in his room. The one problem with this is my detail to the blog and the consistency of my writing will have to shapen up. Matt asked mom why I didn't write the blog last night! Every 2 nights are all I can seem to do but I will work on it Matt!
Monday Matt wasn't able to use the pool yet or do any standing, but the physio said Matt just keeps improving on his right arm. His coordiantion and strength is slowly growing. He was supposed to get an ingrown toenail removed but some miscommunication and it wasn't done. With quadrapelegics, any little thing can send them off into a potentially serious medical condition called autonomic hyperreflexia. A big word meaning his blood pressure goes up rapidly and his heart rate goes down. Other things happen as well. So something as simply as an ingrown toenail can cause all sorts of problems. But Matt seems to do better than most so don't worry Matt. You have the Great Physician looking out for you.
Today Matt was able to talk with the psychologist about not going home anytime soon and other things. Great they have that service so Matt is free to speak what he feels to someone else rather than his family. We are great, of course! but we don't know how to approach every situation. Again no standing but mom is vigilant on making Matt do whatever exercises he can while not at rehab. The physio stresses that if Matt wants to walk again he must exercise whenever he can. So she was very impressed today when Matt could turn his left wrist when held in the proper position. Mom says he starts with the palm facing down, then she asks Matt to turn it so the palm is facing his body, then so it is facing outwards. Mom has to hold it perfect in order for Matt to accomplish this feat, but he can do it! Matt was also able to hold his left arm straight above his head for a few seconds and his hand straight as well when he was in the bed. The natural tendency of Matt's hand is to either flop forward when lifted or flop backwards. Even with his right hand, if he lifts it above his head you must remind him to keep his hand straight. The physio was even more amazed when she asked Matt to then place his left hand on his chest from the elevated position. He was able to do it with alot of concentration and determination. So I asked mom , that would mean he bent his elbow and she said it appears so. That is a huge step and praise be to God for his continued blessings on Matt!! I get so excited to think of all the praise items we have, compared to last summer. There is a great song which has such wonderful words.
"Shout to the Lord, all the earth let us sing, Power and majesty praise to our King. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the works of your hands, Forever i'll love you forever I'll stand. Nothing compares to the promise I have in You".
P.S. I have a video of Matt standing, so if anyone would like it, please leave your email on the blog so I can send it. It is in JPEG format.