tinysteps

Time just flies! This week has been so busy I hardly had time to phone for updates. But Matt is just so exciting to hear about I always want to phone.
Thursday they tried Matt on a new sit/stand/walk machine. They need 3 people to operate it and dad gets to be in charge of the controls. So Matt is in a sling and then dad raises to a height were Matt is almost standing. Then they really encourage him to push himself up the rest of the way. Once he is in the standing position, they lock his left leg in the brace so it is stable. Then with the 2 physio therapist helping Matt's feet to go forward, Matt has to try and walk. The left foot has a curling slider on it now to help him move it forward.
So Matt shifts his weight on his left leg (the weaker one). Then he bends his right leg and can almost take the step himself, but needs a little help to lift those Size 12 feet!! So Matt has now stepped forward with his right foot!! But it doesn't end there. He must now shift his weight on his good leg, or the right side and slide his left foot forward. The physio really needs to help him with that side, unlocking the brace so Matt can bend his leg, pushing his leg forward on the slider etc. Then the whole process begins again. In total, matt took 12 baby steps!! Dad said Matt was just sweating!! Dad says the steps equal to 3 big steps for him. Great work Team Matt!! Thanks to the rehab staff that continue to persevere and to Matt who has never lost sight of the goal line. Little by little, everyday.
Nolan and Lindsay drove up to see Matt last night and give him his belated birthday present. Nolan was able to purchase a W11 game off the internet. Of course the package was open because we all had to try it out to see if it was suitable for Matt!! You almost never received your present Matt!! What a great game!
Left hand continues to progress. He can make a noticeable dent in the putty when he squeezes his hand.
The only bad spot is Matt has another urinary tract infection. I had purchased some cranberry tablets when I was there in February and he has been taking them dilegently, however that nasty infection reared its ugly head. So feeling tired today. Started him on antibiotics. But that will soon clear up and next Thursday Matt starts in the pool. Dad has already found his swimshorts and has them hanging in his closet.
Praise God for his continued blessings on Matt. God has 3 answers to pray: No, Yes, and Wait awhile. We are seeing the benefits of patience!
Psalms 40:1-3 "I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord."