Mom got back on Wednesday and she hasn't given Matt a moment of peace. She used to say the same thing to Jacki and I when we would get home from school. "Oh good, you're home, now you can work, work, work"! The rehab has also been breathing down Matt's neck to do his "homework". Every day Matt has certain things he must accomplish, march in bed (if he can) leg curls, move both his arms every 20 mins, stuff like that.
Rehab on Wednesday was the arm bike. It is a little older, but they have rigged it up so it is higher and Matt has to use his shoulders more. Finds it easier to move and did it for 15 mins straight. Pretty stiff the rest of the day. I can tell by watching him in the video that he is moveing a little easier. Unfortunately Matt wasn't feeling so good and the soon found out why. He had another bladder infection. But by Thursday he had drank 3 1/2 litres of water to flush the nasties out of his system and is feeling much better.
Thursday Matt had another session with his arms on the pulley. They don't have anything to work his legs so has to wait until he goes to City rehab, hopefully next week. Matt was also able to enjoy some more company.
Matt met another quad in Parkridge who has been ther for 11 years. He severed his spinal cord C3 C4 I think while playing hockey when he was 22 years old. So he has no movement. Matt went to see his room and was quite impressed how it was set up. There is a huge 50 inch plasma screen TV, and everything is run by his wheelchair. The controls are on the head portion of the chair and if he turns his head a certain way, the chair moves. If he turns it another way, the TV comes on. Quite amazing.
I haven't been able to speak to mom or Matt today, so not much to say about Friday. Just want to take the time to thank the Lord for all the blessings we have received. Matt's continued progress, a great support system, caring staff, warm and comfortable bed, a great mom and dad, the list goes on and on. Psalms 84;12 "O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you"
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Heyy Matt,
I am so proud of you.
You have worked so hard and you have come so far!!!!
I miss you lots!
I want to come and visit you really soon.
Keep up the GREAT work!!
I love you lots!
Love: Macy
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Thank you Shelley for your faithfulness. Reading Matt's blog has just become part of the morning, see how Matt is doing today, you have done a great job in keeping us all up to date.
Matt you are a very fortunate young man to have the family and people in your corner that you do, when things get tough you remember all the Lord has put in your life to keep you going. Sounds like you get a real work out, keep it up Jo.
I will be happy when the weather warms up, this cool weather is not much appreciated. I am sure you are looking forward to some warm weather as well. Keep working hard Matt. We will be praying for you.
Deb
Good Morning Matthew. I echo all that Deb has said. I couldn't have said it better.
We got quite a bit of snow yesterday afternoon and evening. When Trevor came out this morning, he said P.A. has very little snow in the city. The kids are coming out today to have once last play in snow - look out wet clothes!!! Ha!
Tell your mom to phone me. I was just wondering how long she is in Saskatoon before she has to go back home again. I want to plan a visit when she is with you - get two visits in one.
Take care. Love you to pieces.
Aunty Sandy
Hi Matt
Sounds like your mom's working you hard. Hope for your rehab. to start this week to keep up the progress. Work at the barn has been good, they got another phillipino this week so have 3 in total. Will be in S'toon next month hopefully will find your new place. Take care
The Nagy's
hey matty still havent started work. to darn much snow yet. maybe in 3 or 4 days it will be gone, it is staying quite cool so doesnt have a chance to melt. greg is going stir crazy with nothing to do. at least i have a few bookings that i can look after.
i guess it will come with time. just like u. take care and keep up the hard work matty. ella
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