Dad went home with Nolan today to see how the house is holding up and to just get away for awhile. It is not easy living in someone house and I think a break is just what he needed. However we have lost our driver so back to taxi's for at least one day a week. On Wednesday I am not working so I will give it the old college try and drive the beast so lots of prayers for Matt's safety!! Dad gave me a run down but am very nervous about driving the beast. So far the weather is co-operating and still no snow. It did get colder with a massive wind today and risk of snow.
Last week we were unable to take Matt to the pool like we had planned. He wasn't feeling up to par with his blood pressure continuously dropping when he would stand or transfer.
Today he was much stronger. When the girls where doing his exercises on the floor, they had him doing bridging exercises. That is when he lays on his back, the girls lift his knees to a bent position with his feet still on the floor. Then he pushes up with his abdomen and lifts his bum off the floor. Today there was an extra twist. Shaunie thought it looked like great fun and sat on his stomach. Matt, die hard that he is, decided to keep going and completed 10 bridges in a row. Jonmarie felt left out and decided to sit with her 50 lbs of weight and Matt did another ten more. Even I can't do that, without whining and complaining. Keep it up Matt!!
John's birthday was last week and we had friends from Yorkton and Ontario come to the house to say hi to Matt. One was an orthopedic surgeon and was so shocked by the amount of dexterity Matt had in his right hand. He thought it was about a T1 injury (remember there are 7 cervical vertebrae before you get to the thoracic vertebrae and Matt's injury was at C2-C3).
Matt is waiting for an MRI for his head, neck and shoulder. Hopefully at the beginning of the new year. Still going for laser treatments and as usual Matt is still charming everyone he meets. A new Sask. roughriders hat now sits on his desk for him to wear because of his irresistible smile.
Love to all and special prayers and thoughts to our Weekes neighbor Alex who is recovering from a heart attack in Saskatoon. Thanks to Ardith and Tom for looking after the house and dog while everyone was away.
Ephesians 6:18 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests."
Monday, December 1, 2008
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Hi Matthew & Family. Happy to hear things are going okay. It is amazing how God works and brings certain people into our lives - like the surgeon who came for John's birthday. You never know who will have the right answer to help you in some way. You are such an amazing young man and we all love you and your family so very much. I miss your mom and my trips to Weekes. I would always get to spend time with her when I would go home to visit mom. I guess it is all part of life....
Everyone here is fine and the weather has been holding on....not much snow yet but it is supposed to get colder. I guess we should expect it in Saskatchewan.
Prayers for Alex...she has always been a very special part of our family.
Take care Matthew, work hard and give your mom a big kiss for me.
Love Aunty Sandy
I remember a day not that long ago when I would try and get Matt to do just 1 bridge and he was barely even able to get is right butt cheek off the bed, and now to do 20with extra weight on his tummy is incredible!! You still keep amazing me schmuck...keep up the great work! Can't wait to see you again.
Way to go Matt and for all the cheerleaders you have-from the little to the bigger ones-and you thought Shelly would put the pressure on-bet you never thought her daughters would carry the same traits Ha!!Hi to all. Bryce and Yvonne
Hi all. Good to hear things are going well. Thank God for little ones they make you want to try harder so just keep giving those free rides Matt. Good to hear Nolan"s bringing dad home for a few days he will enjoy that. getting ready for work so will sign off for now later lil turkey may all your christmas wishes come true you deserve them.Bryon,Brenda&clan
Happy Anniversary George & Joanne.
Hope you have a great day today. Not sure if you two are going to be together but hope it is a good day anyways. Also Happy Anniversary to John & Shelley a few days ago. Sorry I forgot.
It is sure cool here today. That wind is strong. The guys are loading grain today and it is cold.
Take care. Love Aunty Sandy
Hi Gustafson Family Merry Christmas and the best in the New Year, hope Matt is doing fine Love and God Bless from Joan Cunningham and Family
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