Things are steady here tonight - his numbers are okay and they've only had to give him one dose of manitol (for lowering his ICP) and some Tylenol to make sure the fever stays away. They have been checking his lungs and so far don't think anything is developing.
Thanks for all the continued love, thoughts and encouragement. I know Matt can feel it and its getting me through each day.
Keri,
ReplyDeleteDoug and I add our love and prayers to those of the others. We think of all of you constantly and send warm wishes for strength and patience. We're so happy that you and Matt are surrounded by the support of loved ones. We know how important that is. It's a time of exhaustion and frustration, but also one of some wonderful discoveries about yourself and others. We're so glad Matt is young, strong and determined, as you are.
Thank you so much for keeping us updated, Keri. It's just tremendous for all of us to know so often how Matt is coming.
Take care of yourself.
Our love,
Uncle Doug and Aunt Penny
Keri,
ReplyDeleteWe're all thinking of you guys constantly up here too. Thanks for doing this--it's a great way to keep in touch and keep track of what you've told to who! We'll be down to see you again soon. PLEASE let us know if you need ANYthing. We love you!
Megan
love love love keri & matt!!
ReplyDeleteKeri,
ReplyDeleteYou and everyone there at Matt's bedside are constantly in our prayers and thoughts. Stay strong and make sure you are getting your rest. Say "hi" and pass on our love to Matt, you and fam.
Love you and missing you in Iowa :)
Brooke and fam
Keri,
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping us updated. We are constantly thinking and praying for you and Matt. He’s a strong guy and know he will pull through.
Ian Beed
Hi Keri, I have heard the news of Matt's accident through Margaret, our Branch Out Burlington Board president. I am wishing all good things for you and your family as you support Matt through this challenge. One thing that comes to mind when you mentioned that it is a left side of the brain injury was a book I read earlier this year called "My Stroke of Insight."
ReplyDeleteIt is written by a Harvard neuro-anatomist, who describes the experience of her own stroke and recovery. It was a stroke on her brain's left side, and evidently the sense of things that she had during and immediately following the damage was quite remarkable. Since the right side is stronger in making connections and seeing universalality, connectedness, relationship between things, whereas the left side is what provides the boundaries between things, definitions, sense of concreteness, her description sounded like an amazing religious experience in which everything had a radiance and was connected to everything else.
Not that you would ever wish this on anyone, but it could be that he's having thoughts of peace and beauty despite the injury--let's hope.
Karen Dawson
Hi Keri,
ReplyDeleteYou and Matt have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since Meg told me what happened yesterday. It's good to hear that you're getting so much support and that Matt is making good progress. I will keep following along and keep praying for him.