October 12, 2008

Matt continues to make progress everyday. He had three days in a row with Spencer his physical therapist this week so he's a little tuckered out. But he continues to do proposeful movements which is a great sign. For example: Spencer will take a foam board and drop it toward Matt's face and head, he'll tell Matt to put his hand out and stop it. As the board omes down Matt puts his hand up and pushes it away so it doesn't hit him. Another example would be if you pull his chest hair he'll bring his hand up and push your hand away. I have noticed that he's doing these things alot more. If you do something that Matt doesn't like he'll push you away. This is really good that he has been able to gain that back. It's very important in Matt's recovery process that he regains control of these things. Proposeful movement shows that Matt's brain is able to recall some things and be able to send the message from the brain to his hand.
Matt seems to be more comfortable in his wheelchair now too. He's able to stay in it for long hours at a time. He seems a lot more comfortable in this chair than his other one he had. His parents also found a van now too. They should be getting it this week sometime. The shower chair is so much easier to use and it is way more comfortable for Matt. He just relaxes so much more in the chair.
All I can ask from everyone is to continue to pray for more healing. This is a very slow process but baby steps are still huge for all of us. He's getting there but he still needs all the good thoughts, prayers and love.