I can't believe we've been home for a month already - the time has flown by. We went back to Crotched Mountain last week for some outpatient therapy and it seemed like a million years since we'd been there. It was nice to see some of the people Matt had worked with and they all said he's looking great and sounding so much better.
We've been noticing little signs of progress in Matt's speech and he continues to be surprised every time we mention them. He's been remembering names so much better and doesn't just point at me anymore - he knows I'm Keri and he can say the names of people who've visited him without using his book. He also seems to be thinking more complete thoughts and using simple, full sentences to get his point across.
He's working really hard in PT and is walking quite well at this point. He even tried to give me his cane last week after I'd thrown out my back because he thought I needed it more than he did. His ankle isn't really working yet, but he can lift his leg higher and can bend his knee more without using his hand for help. Even people in the waiting room at therapy have noticed his improvement over the last few weeks.
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Time sure does fly by seemed like not to long ago you guys went home. Also sounds like Matt is doing very well how awesome!! I hope your back gets better I know how that feels and it's not good! Thanks for the update Keri. Matt you just keep up that improvement it's always good to read about all the new things you are doing! TAKE CARE TO THE BOTH OF YOU ALL OUR LOVE SOLEM'S
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking the time out of your incredibly busy days to give us all an update. It is a little bit of communication that keeps us all involved. We think about both of you all the time. Love, Mom and Dad
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping this going. Matt is always in our thoughts and we look forward to the next post and more progress.
ReplyDeleteKeep working and I know Matt will keep getting better.
Love ya'
Kirk and Jodi.