Update - 2/14/06
Today is a BIG day for Matthew. This morning he was in surgery to have the injury to his collarbone fixed as well as having the trach removed. As of this writing, we haven't received a report on how the surgery went, but we pray all went well.
After the surgery and recovery, Matthew is being moved to Rusk Center in Columbia, MO for rehabilitation. We rejoice that he is doing well enough to begin this next phase of recovery.
This past weekend Matthew was sitting up in bed and trying to move his arm on his own. The most exciting part of his response was on Saturday. His baseball coach came to visit and when he first walked in the room, Matthew was facing the door. When his coach moved around to the other side of the bed, Matthew turned his head and followed his coach with his eyes. This is the first time he had done something like that. More rejoicing!!!!!
On Thursday, one of Matthew's doctors, his nurse and the life therapist at University Hospital will be making a presentation to the Cole Camp High School students. It will be a wonderful opportunity for the students to understand what Matthew is going through and what it takes to recover from a brain injury.
As we mentioned in a previous update, Andrew was examined to see if he could get the brace off last week. Unfortunately, he still has to wear the brace. He will undergo an MRI this Thursday (2/16) to see what the progress is and determine future treatment. As you can probably guess, Andrew is NOT happy about this.
And if all of this wasn't enough, another family member has an injury. Lucas has a broken finger! So, Mom had to help him with his valentines this year.
Thank you for your continued prayers for the Kurz family. We are thankful for our gracious Lord's care of Matthew and Andrew and the peace and comfort He gives to Brenda and Erich.
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
After the surgery and recovery, Matthew is being moved to Rusk Center in Columbia, MO for rehabilitation. We rejoice that he is doing well enough to begin this next phase of recovery.
This past weekend Matthew was sitting up in bed and trying to move his arm on his own. The most exciting part of his response was on Saturday. His baseball coach came to visit and when he first walked in the room, Matthew was facing the door. When his coach moved around to the other side of the bed, Matthew turned his head and followed his coach with his eyes. This is the first time he had done something like that. More rejoicing!!!!!
On Thursday, one of Matthew's doctors, his nurse and the life therapist at University Hospital will be making a presentation to the Cole Camp High School students. It will be a wonderful opportunity for the students to understand what Matthew is going through and what it takes to recover from a brain injury.
As we mentioned in a previous update, Andrew was examined to see if he could get the brace off last week. Unfortunately, he still has to wear the brace. He will undergo an MRI this Thursday (2/16) to see what the progress is and determine future treatment. As you can probably guess, Andrew is NOT happy about this.
And if all of this wasn't enough, another family member has an injury. Lucas has a broken finger! So, Mom had to help him with his valentines this year.
Thank you for your continued prayers for the Kurz family. We are thankful for our gracious Lord's care of Matthew and Andrew and the peace and comfort He gives to Brenda and Erich.
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
posted by Randy Asburry @ 10:29 AM
3 Comments:
At 1:06 PM,
Anonymous said…
We rejoice in todays reports on Matthew and Andrew. Tim has been keeping us abreast of developments so both boys have been in our daily prayers. We also placed Matthew on the prayer list at St. Lukes and know others here are praying for him as well.
Gerry and Anna Pauls
Federal Way WA
At 5:49 AM,
Anonymous said…
joyous news!!! my heartfelt thanks to you for these loving and caring updates--what wonderful godparents this young man has...mrs. l.
At 8:14 AM,
Anonymous said…
while i went to visit matthew on sunday, he also tryed to move his head an look at lonnie vaughn an myself this was big for us for we were talking to him on how strong he is an some of his past exsperences when he didnt think he was strong enough but pulled through. One example is when we went to the rockeys backpacking he didnt think he had enough stringth to make it up the mountain but he did an enjoyed himself whilst doin it. So with that said i must thank brenda an erich for enlisting the boys in boy scouts. for thats where i met matthew an andrew they have been good friends to me ever since day on of scouts
the whole family is in my prayer
daniel fitzpatrick
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