Matt seems to really be settlng in to his new environment. God never asks if the burden is too much, He just gives the strength to persevere. And our expectations of a certain situation are never as clear as when the Lord is in control.
On Saturday Matt was able to meet some of the long term residents. But they are not exactly what would be expected. One is a llama, there is a minature horse, tarantula, and a snake which Matt had the immense pleasure of wrapping around his neck! Not for me thank you, but Matt said it was actually not that bad. I will take his word for it and leave it to my imagination! It even went on Matt's hand and tasted him with its forked tongue! Yuck!
Had a visitor form City, one of the occupational therapists. For supper, Matt had chicken breast, ginger beef, and some other tasty things. He was pretty impressed.
Today he had a bath. While at City, he had showers instead so this was the first bath he has had since RUH. What a feeling that must have been. Had more company. Barrett for rehab came. He had been a patient at Parkridge as well as rehab. Krista the RN came again so he wasn't lonely. The weather wasn't cooperating so he didn't venture outside. For supper Matt had 2 hamburgers, some real roast beef, with great gravy and some oven roast potatoes. Thank goodness they took the feeding tube out! He will gain so many pounds that they will have to order a new chair! A far cry from when he weighed a meager 165 lbs and was struggling with everything. God is truly watching over you and giving you the good things in life now. Only those who have been without can really appreciate when it comes back to them.
Met a family who recognized Matt from rehab. Their mother had been a patient and had often seen Matt with dad, so they were able to start up a conversation.
To anyone that wants to visit,Matt is on the 2nd floor, Northridge II, room 214. Each pod is called a neighborhood, and in each neighborhood are 45 patients. What he was impressed with is that each one has a big screen TV to watch. Of course! That way he can watch the hockey games on a big plasma screen!
Matt was also able to keep the same bed he had in rehab so that is one thing familiar. So many things to be thankful for. Give time tonight to be thankful for everything in your life. God loves to hear songs of praise.
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so you soaked your cares away today eh? Bet that felt good! Kelvin and I stopped and bugged your mom tonight! Denise was on her way back home and just called and is stopping at Kindersley when she gets there, as she can't see for the storm so will spend the night. She was only 10 miles from Kindersley-glad we are home and NO storm here yet. Grad was nice, got to see lots of friends. Bryce had to miss as he got a bad cold and felt tough(looks tougher HA!)Say hi to dad and have fun getting to know your new place, another new chapter in your journey!!yy
Good morning Matt and Family. Sounds like the new move was alright. The food sounds like it will be a big improvement from the Hospital menu. Sorry we didnt get into see you this time. Suit shopping took forever, but we got Braden done. I still have to find something but that wont be as bad. As to your new roommates (all the critters) you may have to come outside to visit me the next time i get there. I hate snakes. Again sorry we didnt get there this time. Love and prayers.Bryon,Brenda & fam.
Matt, you and your family manage to always find the positive side of the circumstances you are in. You are inspiring in so many ways. Glad you like the new digs!
~Christy
Hi Matt: Glad things are looking good for you. Keep looking at the positives and let the negatives go as a , "oh well".
Tim Hansel quote: "Look for assistance wherever you have to when you need it. There is always a source of comfort somewhere. One only has to look for it."
"If you cannot change the circumstances, change the way you respond to them."
"It has been said that there is no such thing as a problem that doesn't have a gift in it."
I will try hard to get the book up to you , if not this trip then on my next treatment.
"You think that fear will go away but it doesn't."
Learning patience-takes alot of patience.
He who laughs.....lasts.
smitty
Hey Matt how did your Monday go? Did u watch the game between Boston & Montreal? Needless to say Karl was quite thrilled about the 3-0 for Montreal!! It's still snowing in Meadow Lake, I'm thinking of putting the Christmas lights on since Karl hasn't taken them down yet! We want to meet all your new friends when we come to visit, you'll have to get busy and make everyone cookies! talk w/ u soon, have an awesome day tomorrow!
Love & Prayers, Karl & Corina & kids
Hey Matt! We are so glad to hear that the move has gone fairly well, and that you are settling in nicely!! Keep up all your hard work, and I know that it will pay off!!
Keep smiling, and hopefully we will see you this summer!
Love Heather
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