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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #300 on: February 02, 2014, 08:10:42 pm »

The latest update on caring bridge from Elise truly lifted my spirits. It's the best news so far.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #301 on: February 03, 2014, 12:43:32 am »

Coming to the website again I got this message. From the Netherlands we wish him and his family all the best possible.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #302 on: February 03, 2014, 09:54:39 am »

Good work, Matt!!  Keep adding to your plusses.

 
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #303 on: February 03, 2014, 10:03:20 am »

The latest update on caring bridge from Elise truly lifted my spirits. It's the best news so far.

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Heartbreaking and encouraging at the same time.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #304 on: February 03, 2014, 10:12:19 am »

Matt is being moved to Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul today.  They have a recovery program for acute trauma patients.

He's also getting a smaller fitting for his tracheotomy so that there will be a better chance he will be able to make some noise.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #305 on: February 03, 2014, 01:14:03 pm »

Matt is being moved to Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul today.  They have a recovery program for acute trauma patients.

Good news and a good recovery to you Matt. I think about you each time I fire up MC, that is everyday..

Bon courage, et reviens vite à la maison!

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #306 on: February 04, 2014, 03:18:07 pm »

Our prayers from the other side of the globe are with you Matt.
Keep fighting, you'll come through a winner  I am sure!!!


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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #307 on: February 04, 2014, 04:56:48 pm »

im really happy things go in the right direction, and when one day there is no update here or on caring bridge im worried. and of course  there are much more important things than some piece of software (brooke, the children, life), but there is so much of you in mc.. youll be back in some months.. right?

you are missed around here.

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #308 on: February 04, 2014, 07:54:55 pm »

I just talked with Brooke, Matt's wife, for a few minutes.  Matt is stable and comfortable in his new quarters at Bethesda.  Doctors have been coming by to assess his status and the news is reasonably good.  A lot better than it was two weeks ago.

The pulmonary team is supposed to change his tracheotomy apparatus to a smaller size so he has a better chance of speaking.  For now, he can mouth words, so they know he wants to speak.

They began to exercise him immediately.  The new place is heavily focused on rehab.

The speech therapist asked him a number of questions and he got a lot right. 

"Who's our President, Matt?  Reagan?"

He shook his head.

"Clinton?"

Another head shake.

"Obama?"

A nod.

And so on.  He knows he has children, but doesn't know he has a wife.  (He will pay for that.)  He seems to believe it's 2014.  He can mouth "pillow" and "four".

He's in a lot better place than he was two or two and a half weeks ago.

Thanks to Brooke, for all her care and love.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #309 on: February 04, 2014, 07:59:20 pm »

I have been wondering why they needed to do the tracheotomy, I thought when they had to put feeding and oxygen tubes in they just went down the throat, unless there was swelling of the throat. Or do they normally do this just in case there is an issue?
He had tubes in his throat for the first ten days or so.  Then they did the tracheotomy and put a tube into his stomach for feeding, so the tubes in his throat could be removed.  Maybe to prevent infection or other complications?
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #310 on: February 04, 2014, 08:09:21 pm »

Thanks Jim and J River gang who provide frequent updates and support Matt, Brooke, and the rest of the family. While I know that I'm one of the "fringe" member of this community, having read so many posts from Matt makes me feel that I know him. I doubt that I'm the only one who checks here or Caring Bridge every day. Matt, Brooke, family- In the immortal words of Red Green "I'm pullin' for you; we're all in this together.". 
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #311 on: February 05, 2014, 08:05:12 am »

He had tubes in his throat for the first ten days or so.  Then they did the tracheotomy and put a tube into his stomach for feeding, so the tubes in his throat could be removed.  Maybe to prevent infection or other complications?


Ok, I guess that's normal procedure then.

Maybe he would like to see pictures of the JRiver rubberduckies (C*hicks) and his dog.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #312 on: February 05, 2014, 03:48:46 pm »

I split a few semi off topic posts here:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=87279.0
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #313 on: February 05, 2014, 06:56:33 pm »

Matt's tracheotomy balloon was downsized today.  They will try to see if he can speak again today or tomorrow.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #314 on: February 06, 2014, 08:11:55 pm »

OMG - Just found this thread.  Sending Matt my very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!!!!!!!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #315 on: February 07, 2014, 06:07:06 am »

Keep fighting Matt, my best wishes for you through these hard moments. My thoughts are with you and your family and friends. Michael.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #316 on: February 07, 2014, 06:06:54 pm »

I'm in shock. I just saw the thread as I haven't been able to look at the board recently.

Get well soon Matt, all the best to his family.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #317 on: February 07, 2014, 07:25:26 pm »

The news has generally been good this week.  He's made a lot of progress.  Brooke posted about it last night.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #318 on: February 08, 2014, 05:55:40 am »

I am glad Matt is recovering and I realy hope we get him back in full force. I think about him every day I hear the fantastic sound out of my system due to the DSP prcoessing in Place... in MC

All my best to him and his Family from Norway...
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #319 on: February 08, 2014, 09:39:04 am »

I also am coming here more to hear about Matt than read about the latest fixes and features recently. Thank you for keeping us all up to date Jim. My thoughts are with Matt and his family.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #320 on: February 08, 2014, 03:19:15 pm »

I also am coming here more to hear about Matt than read about the latest fixes and features recently. Thank you for keeping us all up to date Jim. My thoughts are with Matt and his family.

Then see:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mattashland/journal

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #321 on: February 08, 2014, 06:36:04 pm »

Brooke just called to say that Matt spoke this afternoon.  It was quiet, but he was able to use his vocal cords for the first time. 

His daughter Elise, age 7, had gone home, but called to see how Matt was.  Brooke said "Why don't you ask him?" and put the phone next to Matt's ear.  When Elise asked, Matt said, "I'm OK."

Then, when Matt's parents called, Brooke did the same.  Matt said, "I love you."

Brooke was extremely happy.  So was I.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #322 on: February 08, 2014, 06:50:26 pm »

That's fantastic news.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #323 on: February 08, 2014, 06:58:23 pm »

That's fantastic news.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #324 on: February 08, 2014, 07:35:09 pm »

Terrific  :D
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #325 on: February 08, 2014, 07:43:26 pm »

That's awesome news!!!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #326 on: February 08, 2014, 10:03:28 pm »

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #327 on: February 08, 2014, 10:05:12 pm »

Really amazing! 
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #328 on: February 08, 2014, 10:23:12 pm »

Truly wonderful news!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #329 on: February 08, 2014, 11:41:15 pm »

Brooke was extremely happy.  So was I.

Best. News. All. Day. Week. Month.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #330 on: February 09, 2014, 01:35:41 am »

This is undoubtedly the best news in a looong time. I really was afraid to expect anything but hearing how well Matt is doing really brings peace to one's mind.
Well done, Matt! :)

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #331 on: February 09, 2014, 08:26:57 am »

wow, and I thought he had the flu . . . shocked to see what has been happening.

I wish him a full and speedy recovery.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #332 on: February 09, 2014, 01:48:53 pm »

Wow - a gold medal to everyone who has been treating and caring for Matt !

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #333 on: February 09, 2014, 02:28:03 pm »

Very happy to hear about the recent progress! What great news!
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #334 on: February 10, 2014, 05:40:51 pm »

Good news, we are all watching.  :)
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #335 on: February 10, 2014, 06:15:08 pm »

I saw him this afternoon.  He was able to turn his head, nod, and move his hands a little.  When I left, he spoke the first words I've heard him speak since the fall.  "Bye, Jim."  I said "I love you, Matt."

His parents were there again.  They're amazing.  

I think they will be trying to get him standing next week sometime.  I told him I thought he'd be playing basketball with his Dad this summer.

He didn't laugh at any of my jokes, but I saw him curl his lip a couple times.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #336 on: February 10, 2014, 10:27:07 pm »

Very encouraging news.  So glad to hear it.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #337 on: February 10, 2014, 10:54:16 pm »

He didn't laugh at any of my jokes, but I saw him curl his lip a couple times.

I'm used to the whole world doing this.

Thanks for the update, Jim. When Matt is playing basketball this summer, he will also be so proud to know how loved he is by so many. Good on you for being able to tell him.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #338 on: February 11, 2014, 12:24:12 am »

Awesome news!  :D
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #339 on: February 11, 2014, 04:51:26 am »

Excellent progress, must be a huge relief to finally be able to communicate for Matt & everybody else close to him, he surely is a fighter unlike no other, the board just isn't the same without him
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #340 on: February 11, 2014, 09:12:59 am »

Brooke's post this morning is just amazing!! I wish again to express my graditude to her, and the family, for keeping us up to date. I am sure pretty soon Matt will be posting his thoughts....

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #341 on: February 11, 2014, 10:50:31 am »

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #342 on: February 11, 2014, 12:21:58 pm »

That is SUPER news!  Thanks for the continued updates Jim.

Maybe they could get more hand movement out of Matt by putting a Keyboard and Mouse in front of him....

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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #343 on: February 11, 2014, 03:48:15 pm »

Brooke's post this morning is just amazing!! I wish again to express my graditude to her, and the family, for keeping us up to date. I am sure pretty soon Matt will be posting his thoughts....

Ken

I can't agree more. I read the updates every morning and evening, and always wonder at the dedication they must take, in the wake of something so stressful already. I hope that the posts will make great documentation of a story with a very happy ending. Matt is blessed for having such a family at home and work.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #344 on: February 11, 2014, 04:01:26 pm »

Brooke just called to say that Matt spoke this afternoon.  It was quiet, but he was able to use his vocal cords for the first time.
His daughter Elise, age 7, had gone home, but called to see how Matt was.  Brooke said "Why don't you ask him?" and put the phone next to Matt's ear.  When Elise asked, Matt said, "I'm OK."
Then, when Matt's parents called, Brooke did the same.  Matt said, "I love you."
Brooke was extremely happy.  So was I.

Great, great news.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #345 on: February 12, 2014, 12:53:31 pm »

Glad to hear Matt is recovering. Thanks for the updates!!!
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« Reply #346 on: February 12, 2014, 05:23:23 pm »

Seems like progress is just steam rolling now.  Every day I check Caring Bridge, it is a massive step forward from the previous day.  Excellent to read.  Keep it up Matt.
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Re: Get well, Matt.
« Reply #347 on: February 12, 2014, 07:05:50 pm »

Some day, I'll post the picture I took of Matt today.  I took him a notebook PC today and set it on his lap.  He wasn't sure what it was, but understood when I told him.  When I opened it for him, it came out of sleep.  I told him it was a touchscreen and Windows 8.  He touched the screen, but nothing happened.  I said, "You have to swipe from bottom to top."  It took some effort, but he did it.

At the login screen, he was stumped.  It was my login, so I realized that wouldn't work.  I offered to change it.  He said, "OK".

I should add, that almost every time, I asked a question today, he answered.  The answers were brief, and without any emotion, but they were clear.  He's there.

Once I had changed the password to something he knew, I told him.  He tried again.  I had to raise the bed to a seating position so he could see the keyboard.  He put both hands on the keyboard and tried to type.  He got the password on his second attempt, without any prompting from me.

He's coming back.  I'm so happy for him and for his family.
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« Reply #348 on: February 12, 2014, 08:10:34 pm »

Wow, great news. Every time I check this thread it brightens my day. Thanks Matt and Jim!
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« Reply #349 on: February 12, 2014, 09:37:01 pm »

Nice Jim... Just need to get those dots reconnected....
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