I heard that parts of Sask are getting snow but thankfully any that we did have has now melted. We have been having plus temp conditions for the last few weeks, cold at night and then warms up. It is supposed to be in the low teens by the weekend.
Halloween was very exciting for the kids (Matt included). I made him dress as Zorro with a hat and cape, then drew black around his eyes to look like a mask. Shaunie was dressed as Pocohontas and Jonmarie like a witch. We decided to just go to the neighbors and Shaunie rode on Uncle Matt's lap. However by the 2nd house we were freezing, wind was bitterly cold so Matt decided to go back and we soon joined him, picking up the van and continuing on with the heat blasting! Shaunie soon had enough and wanted to go watch movies with Uncle Matt and Jonmarie and I went to meet with some of her friends in town. Unfortunately it started to rain and kept raining the whole time. Sunday morning Jonmarie had a roaring temp and I was sick as well. But we did get some great treats! The things parents do for their kids!
After Matt met with Dr. Guthrie in Edmonton, at his suggestion we are decreasing the one antispasmotic med and for the first few days, Matt was like a heavy weight. He couldn't do anything, not even spasm. We also decreased the Accutane and are trying more topical meds. So Matt was a bit worried about decreased mobility but I just said hang in there to see what will happen. Already he can move much better than he could a month ago and his spasms are more controlled then they were so that is a real blessing. Last night mom had taken the leg rests on the wheelchair off and she was sitting in front and he almost kicked her right in the head! Purely accidental, he said, while laughing. She had been teasing him about his shoes, which still look brand new after 2 1/2 years and that is one place where we have saved money! Just a little quad humor. Most of those jokes Matt comes up with himself. I think he was just jealous mom came up with it first!
Mom and Matt are getting ready to go to Weekes for one week and please, if you are in the area pop in! Matt is dying to see some friends and familiar faces. Mom is looking forward to seeing Aunty Sandy and also having dad take on night duty so she can finally sleep through the night! I doubt if she will but there is at least that option available.
Please pray for a safe journey. I am going to get winter tires put on the van just in case. The ones he has on the van now are terrible wants it gets a bit icy.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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