Wanted to share some of our joy and happiness with everyone! Matthew had an amazing day yesterday. Our hearts are happy! He is moving his head back and forth and lets us know he is telling us "no"! He's working on his head moving up and down for 'yes'! But, the therapists noticed Matt was moving his index finger on his right hand - so, when he moves that finger it means 'yes'! Remember I mentioned before surgery that we all have our own signs for Matt to give us? Matthew did my sign (a full-on Peace sign) Do it - and you will see what I mean - he had to raise his index and middle fingers then use his thumb to hold the other 2 fingers down! Amazing - right? Then, of course, Bob needed to see his sign - and Matthew gave him that one too! (I think you all remember which sign is Bob's) :)They both just laugh! Last night was Bob's turn to spend the night - so, when I was saying my good-bye's and giving kisses, Matt WAVED good-bye to me! Aaaah - GOD is GOOD and PRAYER IS POWERFUL!! OH, and MATT IS MAGNIFICENT! Yesterday - Matt surprised all of his Therapist by showing them he could move his head, they were so happy! What is so wonderful, Matt is being 'weaned' off of the medication for the 'locked-in syndrome' the Doctor's think he has...hmmm...interesting?
Another great part of yesterday for Matt - 3 Chiefs Cheerleaders came by to visit him! Oh my goodness, wait until you see the pictures, he was one happy young man! The Cheerleaders were so nice. Thank you Patti for getting the ball rolling on that visit!
It feels so good to share happy news! We didn't get much information yesterday on the blood clots and medication Matt might take to treat them.
On September 9, 2009 TODAY (09-09-09) @ 9:00 AM or PM (OR BOTH), PLEASE light a candle for Matthew - for his fight, for his strength, for his faith, for his endurance, for his HEALING- for MATTHEW ROBERT HERNAN! God has blessed Matt and our family with wonderful family and friends - thank you for 'being there' for us!
