We have really been enjoying the spring like weather we are having. The only problem is the thick slush and Matt can't go through it with his manual chair, we are unable to push him. So he has been using his power chair when outside.
Matt again had OT on Monday and Thursday. She was happy with the slight progress she sees in his left hand. Matt's shoulder has been bothering him so I did LILT treatment to try and help.
Wednesday Matt had his first bath since he has gotten to Alberta. We have been trying to arrange it for months but always had to wait for permission and approval. Not like Porcupine were you can pay a little bit and just have a bath. Lots of hoops to go through but like Matt said it was so worth it. When the homecare nurse asked how long he would like to soak, he replied "forever". They were really good with him and couldn't stop gushing about how attractive he was. Poor Matt, he was blushing like a beet! Because we didn't feel Matt's day was busy enough we took him for a massage at our spa. The girl who did the massage was just great and very helpful, helping Cecilia, Airene and myself to lift him unto the bed. We could have used Gary or Nolan's muscles that's for sure! But she worked from his feet right to his neck and Matt loved it. He smelled like a peppermint tree. We asked him how it was and he replied "ow I know why the call it the stone room". I wasn't sure what he meant until I noticed that each room was labelled by the picture beside it. By the massage rooms door was pictures of stones. Funny Matt. He really did looked stoned. He woke up Thursday am feeling great and very refreshed. He gushed over it so much that Nolan went for one today and was very impressed. Mom said she is next. Not if I beat her to it.
Today was another beautiful day. +10 on the deck and sunny. When we went to the road the wind was cold but that didn't stop them from rigging up Matt's wheelchair to the toboggan and taking turns pulling everyone around. He even pulled Nolan on it and I got it on video.
Thanks everyone for writing comments on the blog. Matt, mom and dad sure miss home and love to get updates all the time. Please keep it up so home doesn't feel so far away.
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Hey Matt, looks like you're a work horse with that chair of yours. Bet the kids had fun. Warm day here too. Almost sun tanning weather.
Barb and I spent the day at the church manse, sanding and painting. Our new minister and family are coming from New Brunswick. Their furniture was loaded today and they should arrive around the 28th of this month. We're all very excited. Young family with 3 boys - aged 10, 5 and 1. Sounds like a handful, but then with your fun attitude, I bet you're a handful too. So someone finally had you blushing! That's good ;)
The Hertz's
Long soak in the tub, massage, you are getting pampered. Enjoy every minute of it. Tell your mom to give it a go and let me know how she likes it. The weather here finally warmed up today -4 when I was coming home from work. We had summer day at school today and I pulled out the capris, got a few looks on the street after school. My only hope is that it doesn't decide to rain. Another busy hockey week Josh had a practice in Weeks, he liked it. He had a game on Wednesday and had a practice tonight and a game in Nipawin tomorrow, then the blues have a game in the evening. We are going to take a drive down to see Randi and Riely on Sunday. It is about time, I haven't been there since August. Well take care until next time. Say hi to your mom.
Hi spoiled. Good for you about time that sis gave you some pampering. (just kidding Shelly) Finnaly the weatherman has gave us a break from the deepfreeze ghot to the plus side last couple of days. Bradens back home looking for work now. So you got stoned Matt bet that was nice. Off to work now so will chat later,tell mom to phone sometime or you can to just to talk. Matt use Shelly's phone its cheaper. Good luck with that one. God bless you all.
yes i know what it is like to miss home lloyd and i arent yet getting along real great but we take what is given us and hope it doesnt last to long.
i chuckled when i saw the little ones behind the chair. reminds me of greg leier and jamie somewhat.
glad u had a great massage matt. sounds like a good idea. make a habit of it.
we to are enjoying the weather.
take care and keep up with the blog.
god bless all
ella
Hi Matt
Mrs. G and I just read your blog-sounds like you are keeping busy! Weather has turned colder again and Bryce is off to Flin Flon today.Take care.
Hey Matt! I love the picture of you pulling the sleigh! Have a super day!
Denise
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