Mid week update

Now that the van is fixed will venture to the swimming pool for the first time tonight. Matt's a bit apprehensive about going into the water again. Those of you who cannot swim, you feel very vulnerable and that is what Matt experiences, for he is completely dependent on others for his safety. Prayers that all goes well tonight.
Another point of interest, the girls tried to exercise Matt's legs with the bike machine (just like the top picture but instead of his arms, he uses his legs). It was difficult to get him started, just couldn't get the rhythm started and Matt's huge knees kept banging together. However through perseverance Matt got into a rhythm and was able to complete 23 mins! He was very excited and very anxious to start physio therapy at the hospital. So prayers that we will soon get the call for him to start. Still gets really dizzy when we try to stand him and is taking 3 meds to try and boost his blood pressure, but it still drops to 74/50 at times, which is much too low. Feeding him lots of salt! We may look into getting him a cow lick! Thanks for all the comments.

New Pictures

Finally got to sit down and change pictures on the blog. Renovations continue however we did get our dining room back so can sit in front of the computer in comfort. Matt's laptop is on not working so I couldn't even use his. Hoping to get it fixed soon. We are having the worst luck keeping things running!
Mom, dad, and Matt went to Jacki and Gary's this weekend for a visit. Some friends of Matt's who he had met while going to school in Calgary invited everyone to a Grey Cup party for Sunday. Everything worked out great. They were able to take the portable ramp and everyone did there best to make Matt feel right at home. Gary even shaved Matt's beard and it looks so much better. Saturday night Nolan came over to play games and they stayed up until 2 am. Matt didn't sleep great because of the pain in his neck. The OT thinks it is because Matt's manual wheelchair is not the right size for him, which it isn't. He just borrowed it from another patient while in Saskatoon. Great west Life has agreed to buy him a new one built for his size so ordering a new one as soon as possible. Van is working great so that is a blessing.
Jacki phoned today to tell us Bobby was crying this morning when he woke up and Uncle Matt was gone. Of course Jonmarie and Shaunie were so happy to see him back in Red Deer, so there may be a few scraps over Uncle Matt in the future. Jonmarie loves playing Wii games with him and is starting to get quite good at it. But she sure hates to lose! And Uncle Matt won't let her win which I find funny because he was such a poor loser when he was young and always wanted us to let him win.
Weather continues to be great with a high of +5 today and still no snow. We are definitely not complaining. Keep praying!