Easter Sunday

Matt had a laid back weekend. Mom was at work until the afternoon both Saturday and Sunday, so Matt got to stay in bed until she got back. However on Saturday Auntie Karen and Uncle Neil came over and played Wii with Matt. He said it is very addicting and doesn't realize he has over done it until his neck is stiff and sore later on. So when it was time to go to the wedding dance of a friend of Nolan's on Saturday night, Matt really didn't feel like going. However he got there aroung 10:30pm and at first felt very nervous and awkward with everyone looking at him. However he stayed for 3 hours until dad came and picked him up. Nolan and Lindsay were there for moral support.
Today Brenda and Bryan Kipling were there with Bradon and were just about to play Wii when I phoned at 7:30 pm. Matt is really enjoying being at home with family and friends. Mom says Matt can help out so much more with his care, leaning forward in the chair when mom dresses him, helping roll over in the bed, feeding himself, etc. Tomorrow he has to return to the hospital and realizes it is necessary, but doesn't make it any easier. Unfortunately with mom working Matt hasn't been getting as much exercises as he needs. The Wii helps alot, but it doesn't help with the legs.
Prayers that when Matt comes home the next time, he can transfer from the wheelchair to the bed on the board with 2 people. The lift they had this time was a manual lift and it didn't lift Matt up very high so you always needed 2 people.
Today at church, the pastor spoke of the greatest miracle, the resurrection. After Jesus was raised from the dead, many didn't believe it. Jesus said to them in Luke 24:25-26 "..how foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" Believing is so much easier when it is seen, and our weak human natures have difficulty with the unseen. Thank you Lord for your word that is proof of the greatest miracle.