Thank you again for all your comments. We are very grateful for all the support we have received from family and friends. Also, thanks to those of you who have made donations. Your generosity is helping support Matt's medical expenses and therapy, and for that we are incredibly grateful.
Today was a long but good day! Matt is at a level 5 on the Rancho Los Amigos (TBI) scale, and seems to be improving immensely. He is eager to get out of bed and walk around. Today he wanted to do various things: walk dad to his truck, get some fresh air, go fishing, and cook a filet of Salmon! He came up with any excuse he could to get out of his hospital room! Unfortunately, Matt still needs a lot of rest before he can leave his room. He stands up independently but is still unable to balance himself while he walks. He takes steps on his own but someone needs to be there to prevent him from falling. In case he does decide to get out of bed on his own, there is a nurse at his side 24/7.
In physical therapy today, Rick and Matt used canes as hockey sticks and hit a foam ball around. Unfortunately for Rick it was a shutout, 2 to 0! They also played a game of checkers, which was a bit much for Matt, so they created a new game called "move your checker pieces where ever you want". Not really sure who won that game!
Matthew's speech therapy is also improving. He has been sounding out all his vowels perfectly. And every day is tested on his knowledge of the date. It has been hard for Matt to remember, so the nurses have put up a calendar as a reference. Although, he can't always remember the date, he has been clever enough to look at the calendar to find out. That is certainly a step in the right direction.
On another note, our family has been doing a little better. Scotty decided to stay in town a little longer to hangout with Matt. He has been incredibly supportive and helpful. Ian is headed back out to Pennsylvania for work, but should be back in three weeks or so. My mom, dad and Naomi have been spending most of their time with Matt and catching up on some sleep.
Thank you again for your prayers, love and support!
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Ryan Tobler, Grandma, Matt, Greg Pankewicz
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Keep the faith, i know this is a very difficult period for everyone, stay strong and remember we are all here for you.
Blessing and love
Anna, Nick, and Christina.
Dear Matt, Tracey, Rich and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and I ask that everyday you get a sign that things are moving in a positive direction, even if it is just baby steps. Something that you can hang on to for the next hurdle.
I wish I was closer to help more than words...
Love Dru
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