Every year at this time, we always consider putting in air conditioning because it gets so hot in the house. But then soon the cold weather will return and we forget about it for another year. But boy is it hot! 31 yesterday and today much of the same. And very little cloud which gives some relief. Matt cannot handle the heat so is enjoying the basement. We all went down to invade his space yesterday so we could enjoy movie night in comfort.
Since dad has left we hired an extra person to help with driving Matt to his therapy and bath during the week. She is a EMT and works on the oilfields but they are having a down time right now and will probably be going back in the winter. But she is very nice and tall which helps with the transferring and when he is in the standing frame. The Alberta government has allocated so much money per month on caregiver services so we are able to provide more relief for mom, who is driving at the moment and trying to watch my girls while I am at work.
Yesterday we noticed that Matt could do something new. While in the standing frame, Matt tries and picks his right foot up but he can only bring it up and move the foot backwards. But now we noticed with alot of concentration he can move his foot slightly forward. The front of his foot still drops and catches on the carpet, but he could actually move it forward. We tried to get him to move his leg slightly outward when he lifts it but his hip muscles are so weak that he just couldn't do it. His endurance continues to get better and even on his off days he still does some therapy.
Jacki brought the kids on Thursday and they really enjoyed being in our little pool. It isn't much but it sure cools them off on the hot days. We also have one of those slip and slides and that was a big hit. Unfortunately the water comes from the well and seeing that it is 250 feet down the water feels like ice water and freezes their little backsides. So the pool feels like a hot tub after that. Matt watched them for awhile and then goes to check out the garden to see if there are any peas to pick. Moles have killed some of the potato plants so may have to get a mole trap. Not sure what else to use to get rid of them.
One more week and Mom, Matt, Jacki and the kids will be in Saskatchewan.
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Hi Matt and family!
It’s great to hear that you are pushing forward. It’s too bad about the heat even though I envy you at the moment because here it is only +13 deg. C. The north has a way of making you appreciate the nice weather and the trees in the south. So far we have had three days this summer that it was to hot to sleep at night.
Corina and the kids are at the Roughrider game in Regina with some of our close friends. Not exactly the best way to spend our anniversary, but they are having loads of fun. We have had a very good summer so far, even though the weather was so so for our holidays. It has been great to get out to the lake and enjoy the boat and some good fishing.
I’m glad to hear that you are continuing with your therapy and there are always signs of improvement. Keep up the good work Matt. The pictures are a great touch to the blog and are nice to see. Continue to have a great summer and keep up the good work Matt.
We can’t wait to see everybody at the wedding in August.
Love you lots……………..KJR
Hi everyone. It was great chatting with you this afternoon, Joanne. I can't wait to see you in August.
It has been hot here too but not as hot as you guys are. We love it anyways after all the cool weather we had before.
Take care Matthew and hope you are feeling good. Have a good and safe trip to Saskatchewan. We will see you all at the wedding.
Love Auntie Sandy
geeze no heat wave here. but we do have a full camp ground. and only two of us on aug 1st. maybe just lots of golfing. we had a huge wind go through here on thus nite so we had a major clean up on the golf course. lots of twigs and leaves and a bunch of large tree stems down. took lots of time to get it cleaned up but greg and the crew gotter done.
hope you have a great long wkend. i continue to read the blogs to keep abreast of your progress.
take care matt and family
ella
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