Hope everyone remembered their Mothers on their special day. Matt was quite funny actually. I was at Jacki's this weekend celebrating Bobby's 3rd birthday and Matt wanted to know if we had got mom anything. We had all said what we had gotten her and Matt was just chomping at the bit wanting to say what he had gotten her. He had phoned the florist in Porcupine for flowers and had arranged for Auntie Karen to pick them up for mom. But the best part is they were 21 different color roses, one for every year since he was born. It made me tear up a little. Much better then my gift!
I must back track quite a bit, time just seems to fly and I can't seem to find a few quiet moments to do the blog. Thursday Matt didn't have therapy until 4 pm and really focused on the bike machine. He had slept in until 11am, but said he had slept well all night as well so his body obviously needed a rest.
Friday Matt again did the arm bike for 20 min and was up in his manual chair all day. His neck gets really sore but he is determined to do it. When he tries to propel his wheelchair, the biggest obstacle is his left arm. If dad puts Matt's arm and hand in the proper position on the wheel, Matt can move forward. however he can't lift up his left arm back on the wheel. Also when he pushes with his arms, his muscles in his neck stretch a bit and he begins to spasm. So slow progress but with alot of practice, I am sure it will come.
Saturday Matt was again in his manual chair and went outside for the beautiful weather. Dad and him went to the local Co-op store and treated himself to the summer goodies of beef jerky and sunflower seeds. As soon as it is warm enough to go outside with a light jacket there is always an urgent need for spits!
Proverbs 23:25-26 "May your father and mother be glad; may she who gave you birth rejoice! My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways."
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Nothing like spits in the summer time. Sounds like you're working hard. I'm glad that summer is here and we can all enjoy the weather, although, we actually had a few snowflakes the other day. I wasn't too impressed with that. Not really warm yet. The wind seems to still be cool.
Well, I should run. I've got a really bad cold and feeling pretty lousy so I think I'll hit the hay. Keep up the good work.
Bev H
Awsome gift Matt, 21 roses for your mom. What a great idea, I'll try remember that for next year dont know if there are that many different colors at my age. Hope you had a great weekend and happy mothers day to all the moms and grandmas out there. Still not ready for grad yet and im down to two weekes. Must be off to bed now work in the morning. Bryon,Brenda&Fam.
Hi Matt-
Great idea-bet mom was surprised!
Hey Brenda, I have less time than you to get organized HA!-ain't gonna happen-wedding countdown-Sat. YIKES...we will be in the city Tues and Wed with grandpa Matt-hope to see ya. But --- guess what they will graduate and get married -ready or not HA!!Have a great day Matt and keep working hard, seen C.... today and he said he told you he was jealous of you and all you can do...he said you better keep working every joint you got!!!Take care.yy
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