I often would read the bible and learn of wonders that could not be fathomed and you think it will never happen to you. And now we can say that God does perform miracles everyday.
Today Matt was feeling really good this am and before mom and dad arrived they took Matt to rehab. They were so amazed by his previous stunt that they thought they would see what else he could do. They placed a belt around Matt's waist and 4 staff members helped Matt to a standing position in between the parallel bars (the kind you see when people are recovering from knee surgery for example and are retraining to walk after the cast removal). So after standing Matt up, they decided to let go. And wouldn't you know he stayed standing for 5 seconds all by himself!! The staff were there to steady him but Matt held all the weight on his legs (mostly the right) and his knees did not buckle. Matt, words cannot express how proud I am and so awed by God's grace. 7 months of not using your legs and very little exercise, you can imagine what it must be like on the body to do this. Matt was very light headed at first but he continued and did it 4 more times. Then he was literally exhauseted. But Matt you are getting so much stronger. He hasn't been suctioned for 9 days, he gets up earlier in his chair, his left side is moving easier, though very limited. When Paul, a fellow quad who works to improve the life af new quads met with Matt today, he was astonished. He has been working for over 20 years in Saskatoon and has never seen a c3c4 injury be as high functioning as Matt. The doctors are saying that Matt is making them rethink what they know about spinal cord injuries. Another person said he doesn't believe in divine intervention, but someone is sure looking out for Matt.
Matt, the Lord has put you in such a place to reach so many people. Psalms 34:6 'This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them."
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hey matty u are the first thing i see in the morn and last at nite. tonite i go to bed knowing that one day very soon u will walk. tears are coming and i dont want to stop them. u are so strong. i will pray so hard for u tonite my dear young friend. the lord truly has blessed you. ella
Hi Matt,
Miracles continue,God is so good and so faithful...the power of prayer!! So happy for you Matt,way to go!! So how did it feel to be standing all by yourself,keep up the excellent work!! You are constantly in our prayers and so r your parents! Take care Matt,we love you and we r so proud of you!!
Love, Karl, Corina,Macy, Jaxson & Dawson
AWSOME MATT. You are just amazing all them docs. Keep up the good work and way back in the summer i said u would be running out of there and u will be before you know it.As ella said the tears of joy will be running all over as your family and friends read this. With all our love and prayers. Bryon Brenda & family going for a tissue now work hard
Hi Matt,
This is just AWESOME news, I am so happy for you, you truly are an inspiration to all of us. Keep up the continued hard work, and positive thinking. I do read your blog daily and thank everyone who keeps it up. Take care.
Love Trudi
WOW! words cannot describe the feeling we get when we read your amazing progress. Matt you are totally beyond awsome. I wish I could have been there to see your mom and dads face when they heard. Keep on pushing and working - you WILL do it. All of you are in my prayers. Love to you all,
Thanks Jackie & Shelly for the continued blogs - makes it worth getting up even on the week-ends.
Love Brenda
Matt, you are doing so good! This is wonderful news. You are very determined and God is blessing your efforts and the prayers of all those who care about you. Blessings, Marvin & Deb
I have a feeling this is just the beginning... you are defying the odds, you are a miracle and an inspiration! You have never given up on yourself and have constantly strived to succeed - and now you have. Congratulations. Much love and much prayers are with you, as I'm sure you have seen and felt. May God continue to bless you, you are clearly meant for great things!
way to go - another accomplishment -more to come!
as well as more hard work - we are so Happy for you - did you really work up an appetite after that workout????yy
I thank God each day for having you in my life.. We met many months ago, but you keep me focused and ready for anything! And but the Grace of God you remind each of whom you touched, how precious life is.. Thank you for being in my life, and giving me hope through your detirmination.. You are such an inspiration! and I love you for it!
Only few know what brought us together but you and I know that it is something that neither of us can explain.. Keep proving all of them wrong Matt, and remember that you are dear to all of us!
Love always,
Krista
Bless you always
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