News from Dr.Guthrie

Spoke with mom and Matt this morning, it was actually Sunday night in Alberta. Matt talked to Dr. Guthrie last week and the bladder test showed no abnormalities, which was what we had expected. However Dr. Guthrie reviewed the MRI of Matt's neck and was concerned over the sac or pocket that surrounds his spinal cord where the injury occurred. He feels it may be impinging on the spinal cord and causing some pressure, which could have a correlation why Matt has regressed with movement and the spasms. By now the spasms should have subsided and be almost non-existent. And the bridging and standing should be going better not worse. Matt is scheduled to have another MRI Jan. 7th and they will see if it is getting worse or staying the same. Matt will then have to decide if another surgery is the best option, however he is very concerned about having the ventilator in again and battling the same problems as before. I can't say I blame him for that. Such traumatic experience (and painful)is difficult to put behind you. Please pray that God will direct Matt in what decision to make, as it will be his alone. We may all think we know what is best, but only He can predict the future.
They went shopping now that school is closed and got all their Christmas shopping done. The weather has turned almost balmy, up to -3 the other day. Thank goodness for them. Hope everyone else is doing some last minute shopping and getting down to the celebration of Jesus' birthday. The girls are so excited about Christmas, however it isn't quite the same. Even though I don't like the cold, I will always consider a white Christmas the best.