Update - 3/15/06
Matthew has returned to Rusk Rehabilitation Center!!!!!!! And there is much rejoicing!!!!! The staff at Rusk were thrilled to have Matthew back yesterday (March 14) and made a thorough examination to see how he's doing since he was gone a week. Despite many struggles being at the hospital, they did see improvement in Matthew.
It was a very rough week for Matthew and his parents while he was at the hospital. Brenda and Erich had to be strong advocates for Matthew's care and ended up doing a good portion of his therapy so that his muscles and joints wouldn't stiffen up and regress. Your prayers for Pastor Kurz and Brenda are greatly needed as this long journey continues. Brenda also shared with me how wonderful all the cards and notes are that they continue to receive. She said that each one is like a huge bouquet of flowers that brightens their day.
Matthew said his first word: "Ma-ma"! Brenda jumped for joy! He has also managed to say "Hi!" It takes him quite a while to get the words out - you have to be patient to wait for him to say it, sometimes five minutes, but it's a major accomplishment. His attention span has also increased. He's even able to watch T.V. and stay focused on it (some might say that's not such a positive thing - hee hee). Recently Matthew moved both his feet and left and right arms in an attempt to get out of bed - the movements were small, but it was evident what direction he wanted to go.
We've had requests to repeat some information for those who missed it before. The Cole Camp high school extra-curricular clubs are organizing a fundraiser for Matthew and the Kurz family. This is all student-led and managed by the high schoolers themselves. Early in the morning on April 1st the students will have a walk-a-thon. Please consider donating for Andrew's efforts in the walk-a-thon on his brother's behalf. Send the donation to:
Andrew Kurz
24302 Cheese Creek Road
Cole Camp, MO 65325
Note on the memo line of your check that this is for the walk-a-thon and make the check out to Andrew Kurz. The students will continue with the fundraising efforts after the walk-a-thon with a carnival.
Birthday party!!!!! Andrew will soon be turning 16 years old. His family is having a spaghetti supper on April 2nd to celebrate this special day and rejoice that Andrew is alive and well. All are welcome to attend Andrew's birthday party. In order to make sure there is enough food, please EMAIL your RSVP to the Kurzs by March 30th - bekurz@iland.net. The dinner will be April 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Maple Street Bake Shop in Cole Camp.
"Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, 'You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.' The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken." Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 8
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
It was a very rough week for Matthew and his parents while he was at the hospital. Brenda and Erich had to be strong advocates for Matthew's care and ended up doing a good portion of his therapy so that his muscles and joints wouldn't stiffen up and regress. Your prayers for Pastor Kurz and Brenda are greatly needed as this long journey continues. Brenda also shared with me how wonderful all the cards and notes are that they continue to receive. She said that each one is like a huge bouquet of flowers that brightens their day.
Matthew said his first word: "Ma-ma"! Brenda jumped for joy! He has also managed to say "Hi!" It takes him quite a while to get the words out - you have to be patient to wait for him to say it, sometimes five minutes, but it's a major accomplishment. His attention span has also increased. He's even able to watch T.V. and stay focused on it (some might say that's not such a positive thing - hee hee). Recently Matthew moved both his feet and left and right arms in an attempt to get out of bed - the movements were small, but it was evident what direction he wanted to go.
We've had requests to repeat some information for those who missed it before. The Cole Camp high school extra-curricular clubs are organizing a fundraiser for Matthew and the Kurz family. This is all student-led and managed by the high schoolers themselves. Early in the morning on April 1st the students will have a walk-a-thon. Please consider donating for Andrew's efforts in the walk-a-thon on his brother's behalf. Send the donation to:
Andrew Kurz
24302 Cheese Creek Road
Cole Camp, MO 65325
Note on the memo line of your check that this is for the walk-a-thon and make the check out to Andrew Kurz. The students will continue with the fundraising efforts after the walk-a-thon with a carnival.
Birthday party!!!!! Andrew will soon be turning 16 years old. His family is having a spaghetti supper on April 2nd to celebrate this special day and rejoice that Andrew is alive and well. All are welcome to attend Andrew's birthday party. In order to make sure there is enough food, please EMAIL your RSVP to the Kurzs by March 30th - bekurz@iland.net. The dinner will be April 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Maple Street Bake Shop in Cole Camp.
"Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, 'You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.' The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken." Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 8
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
posted by Randy Asburry @ 8:46 AM
2 Comments:
At 1:39 PM,
Anonymous said…
bless your heart, rachael, for this beautiful update on matthew and family..."ma-ma" has never been heard so sweetly!! i am certain your words to all of us out here in the world wide web are so greatly appreciated ... thank you!! mrs. lithebe
At 10:36 AM,
Anonymous said…
thank you so much for these updates.
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