Friday was a tiring day. Matt didn't sleep well, maybe too much excitement. However he was able to stand for a little while and the rehab staff were very impressed with how well his left arm is doing. The hand is very slow in coming, but it is more important for Matt to regain the bend in his elbow. And I must state a correction. Matt can lift 2 kg's with his right hand, not 2 lbs, which is a big difference. Mom had to go back to work so dad is there again to take the next shift.
Today was very quiet, no visitors but Matt was tired anyway. Was able to go outside for a few minutes to enjoy the brief interlude of warm weather. He continues to eat well and still unsure if his weight has increased. That is one massive hollow leg to fill!!
Matt no longer wearing a trach dressing, and he has a massive scar on his throat. What a story he'll have to tell his grandchildren. He said he would tell them he was shot and lived to tell the tale!!Actually he had said that about the scars on his chest from the chest tubes. That must have been a massive gun battle, just like the OK corral!!
When I talked to dad, he was at the new place. Nadine Smith was gracious enough to allow mom and dad to stay in her house in Saskatoon. God continues to bless us wilth wonderful people who come through when we need it the most. Family support is so important for the healing process and for stability.
Prayers for Matt's neck. Mom said he has contant pain in it and really gets him down somedays. psalms 86:6-7 "Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me."
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SO good to hear you are doing so well... i get behind and usually read 3 blogs at one time and i am SO AMAZED where you are at. You are doing great and hopefully i will be able to get back to saskatoon for a visit. I will be student teaching in Stonewall MB till May 2 so maybe after that.
Say Hi to everyone for me...
Love Michelle
Hey Matt, We're back in S'toon and looking forward to seeing you. We were all wishing you happy birthday on Friday as we said our goodbyes at Auckland airport, 'cos it was still your birthday here! You have a whole bunch of kiwi fans that you don't even know who pray for you and wish you well! It is awesome to read about all the many great things that are happening with you. See you tonight sometime...it's my first shift back at work. God bless, Carol, Jim and Natalie
Oops! Meant to ask for the video too please Shelley!
3kiwis@sasktel.net
Cheers!
Carol
bummer matt. the blues lost nite in the prov. so just leauge play left today. hope they win this one. just watched the video of u standing. good chills in my arms. it is so gross out there today. lots of wind and big hard snow drifts if u go in the rigtht direction. the closing bonspeil is also today so gotta take pictures at it. busy day today do better get off of here. take care matty. ella
Hey Matt! Happy Belated Birthday. My computer has for some reason not been showing any updates on the blog until today!
Keep up all your hard work, and you just never know where you will be at by your next birthday, I pray you will have reached all your goals.
Continue to smile and work hard.
Take Care
Love Heather
Hi Matt, went to watch the hockey game last night. did you get to watch some telemiracle? we got to enjoy some of it. glad to hear of your progress.
bryce for all of us
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