Played W11

Hope the title is right. Not sure how to spell the new nintendo game. Matt was able to play his game at occupational therapy on Friday. He played for one hour. Nolan was amazed at how well Matt did at most of the games. The backhand in tennis gave him some trouble but it is such a great tool for rehab! A real motivator. Matt was so proud to show Nolan all his tricks: lifting his left hand off the bed while bending it at the elbow, lifting his bum in bed, lifting his legs while in his chair. Actually dad said it was quite funny to see the 2 of them interact. Ever since Matt's accident, Nolan has continued to tease Matt, tickling his nose, feet, etc. When Nolan tried that again however, Matt grabbed a hold of Nolan's arm and squeezed! You just wait Nolan, your time will come!!
I must retract my statement on Friday. They were treating Mattt for a urinary infection but today the results came back negative. So the cranberry tabs are working so far. However Matt's breathing was heavier and they had respiratory up to do an assessment. Everything clear so far. Took bloodwork and some nose swabs. More sleepy and is having more spasms so they are suspecting something so prayers that it is nothing. God tells us to put things in his hands so we do not have to worry. Matt 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
Saturday Matt and dad went to the Mac store, appr. 6 blocks away. But on their return they were trying to find a different way back and came upon a water main break. So they had to go back a block. Good to be outside when it isn't so cold. Dad said Matt ate almost his entire meal himself. It was food that was more difficult so kudo's to you Matt!! I think Matt gets a bit embarrassed when he has to eat in front of people. So good excuse to keep practicing! People will stare no matter what you do. Next time someone stares, wink at them. Or if it is a cute girl, blow them a kiss!! That will make them smile!!
I just thought I would try and explain what the big deal is regarding Matt's spasms. Unless you have seen them, it is difficult to comprehend. The way I think about it, Matt's brain is constantly trying to send messages down his spinal cord to other parts of his body. But with Matt the messages are not always getting through so the body reacts abnormally, causing his knees to bend and his arms to go straight out, fingers outstretched, etc. It takes a few seconds for his body to go back into a normal state. This is always worse when Matt has been resting for awhile and then reaches for something or starts to do an exercise. The brain knows he wants it to do something so it sends out signals that somehow lose their way. But by the 3rd attempt, Matt's body is receiving the signals more appropriately and the body works better. So that is why when he is having company, he may try not to do something that he know will start a spasm, because he is uncomfortable with the way his body reacts. Matt, we are all so grateful that your body is moving at all, you could jump up like a chicken and we would applaud! When I do it, people are asking if I need help(and not just with my physical abilities, they are questioning whether my signals are crossed!).
Love and prayers to those who read this blog. God knows who you are.