Since Matthew arrived in Red Deer in October, we have been in communication with the hospital regarding having him admitted into the rehab program for more intensive physio/occupational therapy. He has been rejected before and now with the positive outcomes from the outpatient occupational therapist, they have reconsidered and Matthew will become an inpatient next week. We are very excited to have this opportunity, as the facility is geared for learning about activities of daily living and how to become more independent. Matthew of course has some trepidations about entering the hospital again, as he has settled into a routine at home. However his goal is to walk again and in order for that to happen, he needs more intense rehab.
We as a family have very high hopes for a positive outcome, as he is much stronger now and no longer suffers with frequent illnesses. We will continue to have Cecilia come to the rehab unit everyday week day to help Matthew during the times he does not have rehab and also help the staff during his rehab. She and Airene have been key in his improved strength and health. I will continue to take Matt for his weekly wing and massage night and also bring him home every weekend when there is no therapy sessions.
The new van has now been modified and the new lift is great. Gary says if Bobby (Matt's nephew who is 3) can operate it, then surely Mom will be able to learn! Gary is taking it in on Friday to get the windows tinted, because now the huge windows make it look like Matt's on display. So by Monday it will be ready and Nolan will bring it down to Red Deer.
So everything is looking brighter everyday. We certainly expect more bumps in the road, but God has certainly answered many prayers and eased our concerns.
Just a note, Matt will be going home in mid March for Alberta's spring break and is looking forward to seeing everyone from home. If you are around during March 23-28, stop in for a visit.
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hey matt always great to hear of the new things happening in your life. home visits, wings, massages.......can i come live with you. weather here is nice but i have a cold. sinus.....gotta love those ones. good luck with the new therapy. ella
Hey LIl turkey New wheels again Wings , Nurses to look after you what more could a guy want. Good idea getting those windows tinted gets pretty warm when the sun is out (and Matt u know why Gary is doing it) Say hi to all.
Wow Matt sounds like you are all very busy there.I am so glad to hear that you have a chance for more therapy, every little bit helps. We have been very busy here. Josh has one more league game, then playoff time. His team is in Provincials and won their first round against Cudworth, sounds like the next one is with Aberdeen. The Sr. Blues won their first round this afternoon against St Brieux. They played there last night and home today. They had one of the best crowds of the season. The 50/50 was guarnteed to be 500.0 and it was 745.00 so that is impressive, my mom won it, so that was exciting. It was great, the crowds have been small so it was nice to see a decent one. We are having some beautiful weather here right now, spring can not come soon enough for me. Enjoy the new wheels. I will make sure to tell Marty that you are comming home.I hope we get to see you this time. Take care.
Candice
Good Morning Matthew & Family.
I just read your blog for the last two weeks and happy to hear that everything is going good. Wishing you the best of everything in your rehab program. A new van - WOW. I can't wait to see it. Before you know it, you will be driving your own vehicle.
We had a wonderful two weeks in the Dominican with Auntie Brenda and Uncle Bob. We had two days of rain, otherwise SUNSHINE, SUNSHINE, SUNSHINE.....Trevor would keep us up-to-date on the weather here....BRRRR. Okay, I am just teasing everyone. Ha!
I miss your mom and I will call her for sure this week. We had Jacob all last week as his parents went to Mexico for a week. I'm not use to getting up for hockey at 5:30 in the morning.
Take care Matthew, keep working hard and our prayers are with you always.
Love Auntie Sandy & Uncle Orest
Hi all, it has been so long since I wrote.. First my computer was down for a month and then we went on holidays - yeah I know excuses... Glad to hear of all of your improvements Matt - sounds like you are doing great... and the Van looks awesome - we needed something like that when we were kids at home HA... It will be very different to be back as an inpatient but could be that this is exactly what is suppose to happen - easy for me to say eh....
Joanne if you get a minute give me a call - love to talk to you..
Love to you all and our prayers are with you... Love aunty Bren and Uncle Bob
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