We've been spending a lot of time lately talking about where Matt was a year ago. I read through old posts and tell him stories about things he used to do and he is always surprised. As frustrated as we both have been with the day-to-day of healing, it's amazing to look back at his life a year ago and see where we are now. At Christmas last year, we were thankful that he could eat dinner with us - he started eating solid food just 4 days before. This year we had the best Christmas - lots of good food and even a few rounds of dominoes. Here's hoping a year from now we are even more amazed.
I listened to Matt work out a conversation with his OT the other day - and I know that we're all getting better at figuring out what he is trying to say, but they really did have quite the conversation. He asked her how much of his arm & hand she thought would come back and she just said she has no way of knowing. But in over 20 years as a therapist, she's never worked with anyone who's had recovery like him - to have his arm start working almost 10 months out and then continue to make marked progress is pretty unbelievable. She feels that what they're working on at this point (wrist extension and finger movement) is detail work that she wasn't sure he would progress to and that since he has, hopefully things will continue to improve and he'll end up with some functional movement in his hand.
Hope you all have a fantastic New Year and all the best in 2011!
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I am so glad that you are keeping all of us updated who can not be there to see the progress. I am sure that the next year is going to be even more remarkable. You both are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great new year!
I am glad you have this record to review. Although you don't say much about this, I know there have been many hard days and that you have frustrations that are only truly understood by experience. But you could not have surprised your medical team as you have without great strength of character and perserverance. Well done! And if you feel frustrated and grouchy sometimes--well, duh.
ReplyDeleteHi, Matt and Keri -
ReplyDeleteAll of your hard work and persistence are paying off in amazing ways. We are thinking positive thoughts and sending those vibes your way still!!! Every day!!! Cheers, and happiest of New Years to you -
Jan T. and the ISU Crew
Matt and Keri,
ReplyDeleteWe were so pleased to witness the progress "in person" on Skype! Keep up the good work and we hope to see you in 2011.
Love,
Aunt Barb and Uncle Daryl