Update - 3/5/11

Five years later and Matthew continues to improve!!! God is good!!!!

Matthew is now RUNNING in the water during water therapy. Who could have imagined that could happen when several years ago he was stuck in his chair and hardly spoke? His mother certainly did imagine it and she has never stopped believing in all the wonderful possibilities for Matthew!

A couple weeks ago Matthew walked from the bathroom in their house to his recliner. And he did it without holding onto anyone - only used his claw-footed cane. He reached out for his mom to offer her hand for him to grab onto and she said "you don't need me" so he kept going on his own.

Matthew also continues to make strides in his mental thought processes. He is beginning to think through things and figure out what to say rather than have to be prompted to figure out what he wants or give up and say "oh, whatever." He's also describing what he thinks and what he sees. This is such a beautiful accomplishment! It's great to begin to tap into what's going on in his mind.

Have a blessed day!

Rachel Asburry
Matthew's godmother