Update - 10/12/07
Good morning!
Matthew continues to progress and it's such a joy to hear each new thing he can do. Last Friday Matthew took a couple steps WITH HIS RIGHT LEG!!!!!! As I have mentioned before he needed assistance moving his right leg forward when he was walking with the walker. This time he managed to move the right leg on his own. It was VERY hard to do. He was sweating from exersion and all the effort and concentration, but he did it. He isn't able to completely lift the right left off the floor and make a step like you or I do, but he can raise his heel and then slides his foot forward. It was a major accomplishment for Matthew and we are proud of his effort! I'm sure the therapists have been encouraging him to do it more this week.
There is a special brace that will assist Matthew in continuing to progress with walking. He was recently fitted for this brace at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. This brace fits around his waist with bars that go down the sides of his thighs. The brace works to keep his legs evenly spaced apart and will help him with balancing when walking and assist his ability to step with his right leg. Matthew also will have a platform under his left foot that helps with the balance issue as his weight is shifted from the stronger side to the weaker side.
Matthew's right hand and arm are also getting stronger. He is able to wash his face and comb his hair with his right hand. This is incredibly positive considering how his right hand and arm weren't mobile for quite some time.
And in case you're wondering how his brother is, Andrew is doing extremely well in college and really loves the collegiate life. He recently had a break from college and was home for several days. The family enjoys having him home!!!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's Godmother
Matthew continues to progress and it's such a joy to hear each new thing he can do. Last Friday Matthew took a couple steps WITH HIS RIGHT LEG!!!!!! As I have mentioned before he needed assistance moving his right leg forward when he was walking with the walker. This time he managed to move the right leg on his own. It was VERY hard to do. He was sweating from exersion and all the effort and concentration, but he did it. He isn't able to completely lift the right left off the floor and make a step like you or I do, but he can raise his heel and then slides his foot forward. It was a major accomplishment for Matthew and we are proud of his effort! I'm sure the therapists have been encouraging him to do it more this week.
There is a special brace that will assist Matthew in continuing to progress with walking. He was recently fitted for this brace at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. This brace fits around his waist with bars that go down the sides of his thighs. The brace works to keep his legs evenly spaced apart and will help him with balancing when walking and assist his ability to step with his right leg. Matthew also will have a platform under his left foot that helps with the balance issue as his weight is shifted from the stronger side to the weaker side.
Matthew's right hand and arm are also getting stronger. He is able to wash his face and comb his hair with his right hand. This is incredibly positive considering how his right hand and arm weren't mobile for quite some time.
And in case you're wondering how his brother is, Andrew is doing extremely well in college and really loves the collegiate life. He recently had a break from college and was home for several days. The family enjoys having him home!!!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Rachel Asburry
Matthew's Godmother
posted by Randy Asburry @ 6:51 AM
2 Comments:
At 6:44 PM,
Anonymous said…
how wonderful, I know Pastor and Brenda have waited a long time for this. It is so incredible that he continues to make progress after so many months following his accident. I know that Pastor and Brenda work hard with him every day inspite of keeping up with their jobs and the lives of their other 3 sons. I just hope that Matthew will regain more of his normal life in the coming months. All this we have to give praise, glory and honor to the Lord for without Him none of this would be possible. I know at one time I felt that Matthew had made all the progress he was going to. The Lord showed me I was wrong and I am so happy for that.
At 7:38 AM,
Anonymous said…
I am impressed when I see Matthew at local events at how well he looks. Pastor and Brenda should be commended on the care they are giving Matthew. I frequently check this site for updates, and am glad to hear this good news. We continue to pray for Matthew's continued healing and for the entire Kurz family. God is Good!!!
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