Actually this statement is about 10 days late! I asked dad tonight how Matt's weight was and said it was around 185 lbs. So I asked if they would continue the tube feeds and dad replied they had stopped them awhile ago! I then asked why he didn't mention this before and he stated I didn't ask!! I will have to do more investigative reporting from now on! Matt's stomach has been doing well, so well that he is eating everyone out of house and home. His "nighttime snack consists of more food than some people eat all day! Keep it up Matt. Your body needs all the calories it can get. Must be nice!
Matt's rehab went well again. They did not try any walking but continue to do standing exercises: twisting the upper body, turning and bending. All to strengthen his abdominal muscles. Matt was quite stiff form the W11 workout so was really feeling it during his arm exercises. They tried him on a machine that is similiar to rowing, however they need to clamp his wrist in because his hand grasp is too weak yet. Worked on the pulley exercises and the arm cycle machine.
Dad said he was really chatty and upbeat today. Had some company this evening and was in fine form. Somedays his mood is more quiet but today he really perked up.
Matt is enjoying surfing the net with his computer. Dad says he can do everything himself with his right hand: loading the DVD, pushing the buttons, checks the blog, etc. Breaks the monotony of the day.
Thanks again to everyone who remembers Matt in any way, whether it is through prayer, reading the blog, or coming to visit. Matt thinks so much of people back home and really appreciates what everyone has done for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you tonight. Romans 1:12 "that is, that you and I may be encouraged by each other's faith". James 5:13 "Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.'
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just A note.. you mention playing the W11.. its actually a wii.. like weeeeeee.... lol.... just thought i'd clear it up!
Good Morning, good to hear NO MORE TUBE FEED u r a amazing young man (lil turkey). Just pack on those calories now so u can keep getting stronger at those exercises.Finnaly getting warmer outside, enough of winter.Well will say buy got to get ready for another day.take care and god bless.
Hey there Matt! Glad to hear you're off the tube feed! I had to chuckle about being stiff from the Wii, because we played it at youth one night and the next day Darryl & I were stiff and sore from it. :) Take care buddy and keep up the good work!
Darryl & Denise
You amaze me. Your courage and strength is inspiring. I treasure every day. Thank you.
Hi Matt,
Sounds like you can read the blogs all on your own now.
Glad to here you gave wii such a hard workout. You'll get stronger faster now!
Say hi to your family and keep playing hard!
Glenda
hi-lots happened since we read the blog-we have had power trouble all week so stayed off the computor - keep up the hard work - snow is sure sinking - Taya says it is not snowing at her house it is "grassing!" I can't wait! Bryce is done trucking, Kelvin is back to carpentry and I'm just me!!!Keeping them fed and watered! Calving will start soon and keep me out of trouble!YY
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