Winter Storm

Well, Alberta is sending us to sunny South Africa with a major winter storm. Just so we don't miss it too much. No only is visibility almost nil, it is bringing in a cold front with a high of minus -20. Don't laugh, people from Saskatchewan, I am sure you will get it next!
I have packed,re-packed, packed that now I don't know what I am taking! John of course has not packed a thing, he hasn't bought the Christmas presents he was supposed to. Shaunie knows something is going on. She is not sleeping at night again, very teary and emotional over everything (she forgot her bunny at school, what a commotion that was, grandma had to go and get it after she was done school). I think she believes we are going to leave her here and go without her. She worries when we are not at home, especially if all 3 of us are gone and she is only home with Grandma and Matt.
Matt seems to have perked up a bit, now that his acne is improving. Don't get me wrong, it still isn't great but at least he can lay on the floor again and do his exercises. Starting to again do his standing exercises everyday, trying to get some strength back. One step forward, 2 steps back.
I realize for the umpteenth time what a funny guy he is. John and I were up quite late trying to find some papers we needed for South Africa and we had to go downstairs into mom and Matt's "house". Matt's bed is in the breakfast nook with 4 windows surrounding him (with no blinds either). He is sitting with the head of his bed up and reading a book. John was teasing him about being on display for all the neighbors to see and Matt quite politely said "Excuse me, but you are in my bedroom". It was actually quite funny. It did it so quick and so matter of fact. Even John commented about what a great spirit he has for the situation he is in. I will sure miss going downstairs and seeing him sitting there. It will be very different when we get back. They are taking half of our furniture so the house will really seem empty!

Post Losing Depression

I think I am safe to say most of Saskatchewan is seeking counselling after the horrendous way we lost in the football game yesterday. Matt and mom travelled to Calgary for a Grey Cup house party and we stayed at home. I could hardly watch the last few minutes and when the flag was thrown after the kick, I knew we were in big trouble. Jonmarie cried and wrote it in her diary as the worst day she has ever had. i phoned Matt immediately and he just answered "I don't want to talk about it".
Just an update, Matt's acne is improving slightly and since decreasing the Accutane his spasms are not as bad and his movement is again improving, though it is not what it was before (June 2009). He stills has difficulty bridging, or lifting his bum up while laying on the floor or the bed. Still getting dizzy when standing in the standing frame. But the saga continues and we must keep looking forward and upwards.