Update - 2/17/06
Matthew has moved!!!! He was transferred to Rusk on Thursday, Feb. 16th and has begun his "rigorous" routine of rehabilitation. Brenda and Erich are thrilled with the team of doctors and therapists working with Matthew. He's got a great group of people by his side to help him on the road to recovery.
At this time, only immediate family are able to be with Matthew at Rusk. He will be in intense therapy and on a tight schedule from 9:00-3:30, so it is important that Matthew not have the additional stimuli of visitors right now. We will let you know when he is able to start receiving visitors.
Matthew's improvement is still measured in baby steps and we are thrilled with the most recent MAJOR baby step. He is regularly tracking with his eyes, not just to the left, but also to the right! He followed Brenda with his eyes to the right and she moved to the left - he "stayed with her" and then remained fixed on her for a period of time. WONDERFUL! And to make it easier for him to see, his replacement glasses have been ordered!
After a long delay on Thursday, Andrew FINALLY had an MRI for his neck injury. Brenda will find out the results of that test this morning at 10:00 a.m. When the doctor checked him out, Andrew didn't feel any pain in the areas that the doctor put pressure on. So, Andrew (or "Biscuits" as some affectionately call him) will be anxiously awaiting the announcement at school that he can take his brace off.
Please be aware that Brenda and Erich will be intimately involved in Matthew's rehab process on a daily basis. They will not be able to answer their cell phones or call people back in the middle of the day. The good news is that they will be "technologically savvy" and now a have laptop computer with them at Rusk with wireless internet connections so they can respond by email later in the evening. So, if you need to contact Brenda or Pastor Kurz directly, please email them at bekurz@iland.net. We will continue to provide this blog update so that they aren't bombarded with requests for info on Matthew and Andrew. But I'm sure they will enjoy receiving little notes of encouragement as they go through the rehab process with Matthew.
Pastor Kurz will return to the pulpit this Sunday to preach for the first time since the accident. We pray the Lord grants him peace and wisdom as he prepares for this "first" sermon.
On a lighter note - the Kurz' family has been visited in their home by a little mouse for the longest time. It was even scurrying down the steps in front of Matthew some time ago and they couldn't catch it. It managed to allude all the traps and feasted on the food bribes within the traps. This morning they discovered a dead mouse (not sure if it's the same one) in the boys' closet upstairs that had been there a long time. It could have stunk up the room with a nasty smell, but thanks to the Shaklee Air Source machine, there wasn't an odor in their bedroom!
My husband and I are privileged to provide these regular updates for you. We are glad that it is beneficial for all of the Kurz' family and friends. It is helpful for us as well as we go through this with the Kurz family and help others to stay in touch.
God be with you this day!
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
At this time, only immediate family are able to be with Matthew at Rusk. He will be in intense therapy and on a tight schedule from 9:00-3:30, so it is important that Matthew not have the additional stimuli of visitors right now. We will let you know when he is able to start receiving visitors.
Matthew's improvement is still measured in baby steps and we are thrilled with the most recent MAJOR baby step. He is regularly tracking with his eyes, not just to the left, but also to the right! He followed Brenda with his eyes to the right and she moved to the left - he "stayed with her" and then remained fixed on her for a period of time. WONDERFUL! And to make it easier for him to see, his replacement glasses have been ordered!
After a long delay on Thursday, Andrew FINALLY had an MRI for his neck injury. Brenda will find out the results of that test this morning at 10:00 a.m. When the doctor checked him out, Andrew didn't feel any pain in the areas that the doctor put pressure on. So, Andrew (or "Biscuits" as some affectionately call him) will be anxiously awaiting the announcement at school that he can take his brace off.
Please be aware that Brenda and Erich will be intimately involved in Matthew's rehab process on a daily basis. They will not be able to answer their cell phones or call people back in the middle of the day. The good news is that they will be "technologically savvy" and now a have laptop computer with them at Rusk with wireless internet connections so they can respond by email later in the evening. So, if you need to contact Brenda or Pastor Kurz directly, please email them at bekurz@iland.net. We will continue to provide this blog update so that they aren't bombarded with requests for info on Matthew and Andrew. But I'm sure they will enjoy receiving little notes of encouragement as they go through the rehab process with Matthew.
Pastor Kurz will return to the pulpit this Sunday to preach for the first time since the accident. We pray the Lord grants him peace and wisdom as he prepares for this "first" sermon.
On a lighter note - the Kurz' family has been visited in their home by a little mouse for the longest time. It was even scurrying down the steps in front of Matthew some time ago and they couldn't catch it. It managed to allude all the traps and feasted on the food bribes within the traps. This morning they discovered a dead mouse (not sure if it's the same one) in the boys' closet upstairs that had been there a long time. It could have stunk up the room with a nasty smell, but thanks to the Shaklee Air Source machine, there wasn't an odor in their bedroom!
My husband and I are privileged to provide these regular updates for you. We are glad that it is beneficial for all of the Kurz' family and friends. It is helpful for us as well as we go through this with the Kurz family and help others to stay in touch.
God be with you this day!
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
posted by Randy Asburry @ 8:12 AM
3 Comments:
At 10:44 AM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Randy and Rachel
We (Jr. & Marsha Mehrens) would like to thank you very much for setting up this website so that we can keep up to date on everyone progress.
We work with the Boys Scout Troop 33 in Lincoln and the boys are just part of our extended family. We have been to see Matthew several times and saw the baby steps of improvement. Our prayers are with Matthew and his family each and everyday.
Thanks again for all you are doing.
Marsha Mehrens
At 10:28 AM,
Anonymous said…
Rachel...
What good news...thank you for your time..i so appreciate reading all your news--about both boys--and send my blessings to you and your husband for these constant updates...sincerely, mrs. lithebe
At 3:16 PM,
Anonymous said…
hope biscuits got his neck brace off!!! :D
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