Update - 6/9/06
The procedure to replace Matthew's feeding tube went well (on Wednesday instead of Thursday), but later that night the feeding tube came out. Matthew had a rough night after that, but now he has a temporary feeding tube. Next week sometime they will replace the temporary with a Mickey button (spelling?). It will be a way to seal the hole to his stomach and when it's time to feed him, to "snap on" a feeding tube.
As a result of the troubles with the feeding tube, they conducted a gastro study on Matthew. Everything was fine and in the right place.
Matthew had some good accomplishments in the last two days despite troubles with the feeding tube. He brought a cup up to his mouth three times with some assistance at his left elbow to help him direct his movements. He also was able to put all the pegs in a peg board with alot of effort and more assistance at his left elbow.
Matthew also moved his whole right arm for the first time with his therapist giving instructions! That is a major accomplishment!!!! And despite being tired tonight, Matthew gave a smile to his mom before she left for the night (he hasn't smiled in days).
We are thankful for each little victory!
Andrew is still hobbling around with a large knee brace and crutches. He says it feels a little better but not much. It will take some time for great improvement.
Hope you all have a great weekend.
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
As a result of the troubles with the feeding tube, they conducted a gastro study on Matthew. Everything was fine and in the right place.
Matthew had some good accomplishments in the last two days despite troubles with the feeding tube. He brought a cup up to his mouth three times with some assistance at his left elbow to help him direct his movements. He also was able to put all the pegs in a peg board with alot of effort and more assistance at his left elbow.
Matthew also moved his whole right arm for the first time with his therapist giving instructions! That is a major accomplishment!!!! And despite being tired tonight, Matthew gave a smile to his mom before she left for the night (he hasn't smiled in days).
We are thankful for each little victory!
Andrew is still hobbling around with a large knee brace and crutches. He says it feels a little better but not much. It will take some time for great improvement.
Hope you all have a great weekend.
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother
posted by Randy Asburry @ 9:33 PM
2 Comments:
At 6:28 PM,
Anonymous said…
Do Matthew's accomplishments mean he'll be allowed to stay longer at Rusk or is June 30 still a target release date? Have the modifications to his grandmother's home been completed? Have the Kurz's been able to get a wheelchair accessible vehicle yet?
At 7:15 PM,
Anonymous said…
I have read about Matthew's accident and my Prayers are with the whole family. I lost my husband to cancer a few years ago so I know the heart break of watching someone in pain and unable to care for themselves. But I found that I needed to take it one day at a time. at my husband funeral the song "One Day At A Time" was sung by his nephew and his wife, this was more for the family then my husband but in this case Matthew needs people to incourage him along and maybe singing that song to him will help. I am pretty certain that Mommy and Daddy plus grandparents and brothers need it too. To others that are thinking of how Mommy and Daddy should be acting, Please try wearing their shoes!! It can't be easy. Many years ago I heard my father tell a neighbor that he felt he could never condemned a parent until all his children were grown and if they turned out perfect then you have the right, but until then keep quite if you can't encourage people on. It looks like everyones faith is being tested and the Kurz seem to be comming with a strong faith, they desearve all and any type of help we can give them. My Prayers are with you each hour of the day, Please remember to take it One Day At A Time.
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