Matt had a great therapy session yesterday. He was able to stay sitting up with back straight without any help for a few minutes. It is important that Matt continue to make improvements with his therapy because he is meeting with Dr. McLean, the rehab specialist in Red Deer on Wednesday and she decides if therapy will continue. Friday therapy wasn't very good because Matt was sick. He had been up Thursday night dry heaving and also throwing up, temp 39.6, chills with cold sweats. We are not sure what it was, it could have been a urinary tract infection or something but he is on an antibiotic for his severe acne on his back so there is not much they could give him anyway. Mom was quite tired too because she has to get up with him. Thank goodness she is still on holidays and is not working yet. They were supposed to go and see Nolan and Lindsay's new house in Calgary but they decided to stay home.
Matt began feeling better Saturday evening and by Sunday was his old self. Still spiking a temp occasionally but nothing too severe. We had company for supper and Matt was able to stay upstairs visiting the whole time.
On Thursday Matt seen Dr. Myburgh regarding the severe acne on his back and should be starting on a med to help today. A referral is in to a dermatologist however it could take months before Matt sees anyone. Matt went for bloodwork on Friday prior to his therapy session.
Yesterday after his therapy Mom, Matt, Cecilia, Airene, Jonmarie and Shaunie went to Innisfail for Matt's tub bath. i was working so they wanted to take the girls for a play in the park. Shaunie is doing so much better, not running away as much and her verbal communication is improving as well. They were even able to take her for supper at A&W, which is a big step.
Thanks to everyone who reads the blog and thinks of us here in Red Deer. We are continuing to take one day at a time and be positive, giving our concerns to the Lord. He continues to care for us and provide us with the answers we need.