Update - 4/26/06

Good news!!!! Matthew is doing much better. He is so much more relaxed now after the medication has relaxed his muscles. The muscles spasms have greatly been reduced and consequently, Matthew's pain is reduced. It is such a relief for Brenda and Erich to see Matthew more comfortable and relaxed. He still has some pain from the incision, but that will improve in time. The staff was even able to take Matthew off of three of his other medications and the doctor gave orders that Matthew does not need to be restrained.

Today they were able to extend Matthew's right arm so that it was almost straight. His arm also rested across his body rather than curled up tight in a clench. The therapist was also able to move Matthew's left ankle a little bit which is a great improvement. Previously his ankle hasn't been able to be moved at all. In addition to this therapy, he was also on the tilt table at a 55 degree angle and didn't complain (by moaning) at all.

This Friday the plastic surgeon is scheduled to examine Matthew's foot. He plans to scrape off the dead skin. One of the doctors at Rusk has tested Matthew's blood and there are no infections in his blood, which is very good news considering the wound on his foot.

Yesterday, the Kurzs received a report on the CAT scan taken of Matthew's brain last Thursday. The CAT scan shows some swelling in the ventricles of the brain. At this point they are just going to keep an eye on it. Please pray the swelling does not get worse or impair Matthew's progress.

Let us rejoice that Matthew is feeling better!

Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother