We finally got the van back on Friday. Cost a bit more than we hoped but it is better than trying to get a taxi everyday.
Everyone in our house except mom and myself has had the flu. Matt got it on the weekend and was really under the weather. Saturday he didn't even get out of bed. But unlike last year, when he gets sick, he rebounds much quicker.
Still going to OT 2 times a week and still waiting for physio at the hospital. The nannies are working him in the mean time. Shaunie even helps out when Uncle Matt leans too far forward in his chair and can't sit himself back up without some help. So Shaunie pushes on Uncle Matt's head and shoulders to get him to sit up. She was having a difficult time at the beginning with all the changes and her school was noticing a regression in her behaviour, but hopefully that will pass.
Grandma is in Calgary tonight enjoying the hockey game live! Gary and Jacki got her some tickets, thought she would enjoy a night out. Matt can transfer from the chair to the bed with 2 people so dad and I will get him all settled in. Jonmarie and Shaunie are already sleeping. The nannies are still here and playing games. Earlier Matt was teaching them how to play Wii. It was hilarious listening to them giggling downstairs.
Tomorrow Matt again goes to OT and then to John's office for more laser treatment on his neck and shoulder. The pain as greatly diminished and now Matt only takes Advil about once a week, if that. So thanks for all the prayers! And thanks for all those loyal followers of the blog. It is hard to believe that we started it almost 17 months ago. Will continue to keep you posted.
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hey matt great to hear that things are going so well. the weather is right now is about -5 but nice. travelled to eston for a funeral today so has been a long day. i talked with greg for awhile and he will be home on fri to take me back to lloyd and then home at christmas for a few days.
glad things are coming along so well for you. keep up the good work and hello to mom and dad et all. el
Hey Matt. Sounds like all is going well, good to hear. The van is up and running again and you wont be far behind it,with all your determination. So is sis giving you that luvtap every morning for me. Not much going on here,put up some xmas deco.lights,went to yprkton twice bought nothing so will have to make the 20 trips again this year, (i luv christmas). Hows mom and dad and the rest of the crew,say hi to all for us. HAPPY HOLIDAYS laterBryon,Brenda
Hi Matthew & the household. Hope your mom enjoyed her time in Calgary. She must love being so close to all her grandchildren!!!
Everyone here is fine. Cheryl is settled in Saskatoon and loving it - she has picked up a few jobs here and there but nothing permanent yet.
Uncle & I are busy painting the house. It needed it badly. So far, no arguments. Ha!!!!!!
Talk to you all soon. I love to read your blog and happy to hear that you are feeling better. A few around here have had the flu also. Hope I don't get it.
Tell your mom I miss our annual shopping trip this time of year.
Love to you all.
Aunty Sandy & Uncle Orest
Sorry Matt that I haven't popped in here in a while, but our family has been going through a tough time. My 26 yr old nephew was diagnosed with cancer in BC. was transferred to Vancouver from Fort St. John. Was initially told it was terminal, but now apparently he has the best dr in western Canada. He's done 2 MRI and now 2 biopsy's. Growth behind knee and was initally supposed to have his leg amputated. Sorry for the details, but we'd appreciate all your prayers. Thanks. His name is Myron.
Sound like you're settling in well in Alberta. Good to hear the neck pain is diminished. That's a big praise item. Must run. Only a million and one things to get done around here.
Bev
Hi Matthew. Just wanted to remind you all that it is grandma's birthday today (the 19th). She would have been 89. I know we all miss her very much and think of her often. I meant to write it in my earlier comment but forgot (old age, I guess). Talk to you all soon.
Love Aunty Sandy
Just checkin' in...welcomed the little JJJ into the Neely Lake district tonight with a baby shower-(Travis and Christines little man!)Kids club windup was Tues.in HB and now the focus will be N.L. Christmas program and waiting for the Alberta kids to come home for Christmas. Denise and Darryl will be in Nipawin for Alumni weekend so we may go watch sis play hockey-Kelvin too I guess.
Have a real good week-praying for you.yy
Just checkin' in...welcomed the little JJJ into the Neely Lake district tonight with a baby shower-(Travis and Christines little man!)Kids club windup was Tues.in HB and now the focus will be N.L. Christmas program and waiting for the Alberta kids to come home for Christmas. Denise and Darryl will be in Nipawin for Alumni weekend so we may go watch sis play hockey-Kelvin too I guess.
Have a real good week-praying for you.yy
Hey there Matt, Glad to hear you're doing so well. Been a long time since you were in City hospital ICU and it is so wonderful to read how far you've come. SMILE!!!!! The ICU is no longer there (is so sad) the staff have dispersed and some are doing well, some are struggling with all the changes. I'm at the RUH in the CCU(next door to the ICU you were in first) and it's going OK.It was hard to start a new job after 15 years in a job I loved, but life goes on and we have to make the best of what we are dealt. Give your mom a big hug for me. Thanks for keeping up with the blog so us old nurses can keep tabs on our FAVORITE patient. HUGGGGGGS to all
Hi, sorry I haven't written in a while - computer has been down, and I am lost without it. Glad to hear things are going so well and love to hear how hard they are working you Matt. keep it up - will be great when you can retaliate.. Ha. Xmas is coming far to fast - and for someone who is usually ready by teh beining of November - I haven't start yet. Must get my butt in gear. Keep up the good work - Hi to all and hang in there. Jo give me a call when you get a minute - if you get a minute. Talk to you soon. Love Bren
Hi Everyone! Sorry we didn't get to see you all before we left' but we hollered HI as we went through Red Deer at 6:30 am on Monday the 17th. We arrived here on Wednesday evening at 8PM.Had a good trip. Weather is wonderful. Scott and Rose arrived yesterday for a week. Scott went to the football game here with a friend of his today.Glad to hear things are improving.Keep working hard Matthew. Hi to everyone and talk to you soon. Love Ardis.
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