Keep The Faith

Friday was a slow rehab day, just did some stretches. However Matt made the mistake of saying to some of the staff that "if" he started to walk, instead of "when". They tore a strip off him and said he has kept the faith for so long he couldn't give up now. Make a mantra of the verse from Hebrews, Matt. Chapter 11:1 "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see".
That evening Matt and mom went to the fieldhouse to watch wheelchair racing for parapalegics. Matt found it interesting but still gets uncomfortable when he leaves the hospital and has to be around too many people. When the accident first happened, matt just wanted to leave the hospital. But now it has become a 'new kind of normal" (read Carol Kent's book). After being in the hospital for almost 9 months, it is Matt's safe zone. So mom and dad are hoping to take Matt home for Easter to be around more familiar surroundings which would be an easier transition.
Saturday was bath day, but Matt was really tired and went to sleep right afterwards. The weekends are his lazy days and a good time to catch up on sleep. Continues to eat well and watched curling (disappointing loss by Sask). Had some company from the hospital staff and also family. It is so great that so many people continue to think of Matt and take the time to visit.
Please pray for Matt's movement of his left arm and hand, increased grip strength of his right hand, and an increase in overall strength needed for walking. Psalms 147:5"Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit".