As an observer of Matt and Keri's journey, I wanted to try and put words to the feelings that are ever present. At the moment, I am reading the book 'My Stroke of Insight' by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. She made a list in her book of things that she needed most after her stroke. One of them was to keep her familiar with family and friends and their loving support. "Build a collage wall of cards and photos". Well, you should see this wall of support in Matt's room. Usually the mail comes after lunch and Keri opens the cards and reads them to Matt. The staff here are amazed at Matt's popularity. Believe me, it is helping. The love and support that is coming through from all of you is fantastic. A 'thank you' barely covers it.
The author also explains the use of our right and left hemispheres of the brain. I think we all need to search into our 'right mind' for a moment because it is "all about the richness of this present moment. It is filled with gratitude for my life and everyone and everything in it. It is content, compasionate, nurturing, and eternally optimistic."
Matt is working so very hard. Every day he says he is 'ready' and wants to work more and more. Today was another hard day at work - with help moving the right leg forward, he is walking along parallel bars and we can see the right hip beginning to engage. Then he sleeps - which is a huge part of brain healing. We are very vigilant about keeping music soft and letting him heal more and more every day.
Linda Bolluyt
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Thank you Linda for your comment. I am sure you all got a lot more knowledge of brain matters thanks to Matt. It is pretty uplifting to see him fight so hard and being so much loved.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with you all but we can see that Matt is only going up from here!
ohhh Keri, I love your mom's post. I'm so glad she is there with you. And so amazed by Matt, learning about the big steps he takes every day. It is a testament to his strength, and to yours. it truly matters.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry we didn't make it on Sunday - but hopefully we'll come soon for a longer visit. missing you immensely here and wising you and Matt tons and tons of love.
Becky