I so wanted to write a blog Christmas day but I was so busy stuffing myself and..well..that is about it. We all travelled to Jacki's on the 23rd for the big day. We left later than expected because Matt had OT at 1 pm and by the time we left it as after 4 pm. I followed behind the van and was worried about the icy conditions however we mad it without any major incidents except one. The van started to overheat and we realized the cardboard dad had put in to try and keep the van warm was too effective. Also the temp went from being a freezing -21 at Red Deer to -9 at Carstairs. Crazy weather in Alberta.
We opened the exchange gifts on the 23rd because Nolan and Lindsay travelled to her folks in Vernon on the 24th. Matt was very excited over the gift Mom and Dad gave him. It turns out Nolan was getting a ticket to see the Flames on New Year's, and that is also what Gary gave to Jacki. So now Matt and Mom are going to the game as well. So they will be travelling back to Calgary for the big game.
We tried out Matt's new mattress at Jacki's and it worked great. It is guaranteed to prevent bedsores. Matt and mom were so tired on the night of the 24th that neither one woke up for 6 hours. Mom was in a panic that Matt would have a pressure sore from not moving but the mattress did it's job. It is the first time since the accident that Matt has slept so many hours in a row. Far cry from last Christmas when he was still being suctioned, could hardly move more than his right arm, and was sick 90% of the time. At church on Sunday the minister spoke of a wonderful, not well known verses in Habakkuk 3:18-19. 'I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. The sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights." Matt, you have reached heights that a year ago seemed impossible, but as we know, nothing is impossible with God.
Today Matt again back in Red Deer and has OT once again. So the break of Christmas is over and back to exercises and working towards Matt's goal of walking again. So a belated Merry Christmas to all and an early New year's greeting.
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Glad to hear you all had a great Christmas and that the van got you to Calgary, Matthew.
Jacob would love to come with you guys to the Calgary game - his all time favourite team. Such a little hockey nut.....
We were at Auntie Karen & Uncle Neil's for the weekend. Karen & I went to Jaime's baby shower on Saturday afternoon (Carter Leslie is an absolute sweetie)and then we all went to Uncle Jim & Auntie Jean's for a delicious supper.
The weather has finally gotten a little warmer. Yeaaa....
Take care and have a wonderful New Year's and a great hockey game. GO CALGARY FLAMES!!!!
Love Auntie Sandy & Uncle Orest
Yup over indulged again. Oh well good thing it only happenes once a year. Hi all good to hear all went well and everybody made it. We went to Denitas on the 25th back home 26 back to P.P. and H.BAY on the 27th. Good time had by all. Wishing you all the best in the new year say hi to all your family for us.Bryon,Brenda&fam.
Glad you guys had a great Christmas. Reg is just coming home this Friday so we still have yet another turkey to eat. Larissa's boyfriend (fiance' - yes, last night) came from Ottawa for the week and Dan and Erin and baby Colby will be arriving for the weekend as well. Wishing you all a wonderful year ahead.
The Hertz clan
To The Gustafson Families We wish you all a Happy New Year. So glad to hear Matt is doing so great, he sure has improved keep up the hard work Matt. Best Wishes From Joan Cunningham and Families
happy new yr matt and families. the cold weather did not hasten the new in. we are bound to get over this cold snap sooner or later.
continued success in the therapy matt and all the best in the new year.
greg and ella
Hey Matt,
Hope you enjoyed the Flames game, even though you know how much I like them! I get to go to Oilers game on Monday, hopefully they can win. Keep up the hard work with therapy. Happy New Year to you and your family.
The Nagy's
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