This will be a short blog, getting ready for the reunion!
Tuesday Matt dressed himself, shirt over his head and able to get both arms in but unable to pull it down the back. Had company in evening and also did some mat work.
Wednesday had physiotherapy with the sit stand machine. Matt also tried the cycle machine, the one he sits on and can move with either his legs or arms. He didn't do that well and was a bit disappointed but on Thursday the therapist adjusted the seat so he was sitting more upright and then he could really go!! He told me he went the length of the driveway in Weekes! Totally exhausted after that. I should think so! Great work Matt! Maybe we will have to look into buying you one of those!
So today they are on there way here so looking forward to seeing how much he has improved. It is always a treat.
Happy Long weekend to everyone and prayers for everyone's safety.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Happy Belated Nolan!
Just wanted to give a quick update. I was unable to speak with Matt last night because he had company and couldn't tell me about the days events.
Saturday dad returned to Saskatoon to be with Matt. The weekend was uneventful and didn't have to much to report.
Monday Matt was able to go into the pool. He was able to go onto his knees and then move himself back and forth while on his knees. Not just swaying back and forth, actually moving his right knee outwards, then bringing his left knee to where the right knee had been. So much easier under the water. Also did some leg swinging exercises under the water when he was standing.
Had some group occupational therapy and worked on strengthening his right hand with putty and doing arm exercises. Was up in his manual chair for the exercises but still having trouble with his shoulder and neck being so sore. But he said it is more tolerable now and can do some of his exercises so praises that it is improving.
Getting ready for the big trek to Red Deer on Friday. Mom is done work on Thursday and will be in Saskatoon Thursday evening. So hopefully get an early start to get here early. Need dad to cut the grass!!
Just wanted to wish Nolan a Happy Birthday yesterday and also a happy birthday to cousin Shauna, who is ??? I will not reveal her true age because then she would reveal mine!
Thanks to all the faithful readers, even though it is difficult during this busy time of year to keep up with the updates. Will hopefully give an update on the week by Thursday evening.
Saturday dad returned to Saskatoon to be with Matt. The weekend was uneventful and didn't have to much to report.
Monday Matt was able to go into the pool. He was able to go onto his knees and then move himself back and forth while on his knees. Not just swaying back and forth, actually moving his right knee outwards, then bringing his left knee to where the right knee had been. So much easier under the water. Also did some leg swinging exercises under the water when he was standing.
Had some group occupational therapy and worked on strengthening his right hand with putty and doing arm exercises. Was up in his manual chair for the exercises but still having trouble with his shoulder and neck being so sore. But he said it is more tolerable now and can do some of his exercises so praises that it is improving.
Getting ready for the big trek to Red Deer on Friday. Mom is done work on Thursday and will be in Saskatoon Thursday evening. So hopefully get an early start to get here early. Need dad to cut the grass!!
Just wanted to wish Nolan a Happy Birthday yesterday and also a happy birthday to cousin Shauna, who is ??? I will not reveal her true age because then she would reveal mine!
Thanks to all the faithful readers, even though it is difficult during this busy time of year to keep up with the updates. Will hopefully give an update on the week by Thursday evening.
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