Today was a good day. They took Matthew on a field trip to Good Sam's for his radiation, and that went smoothly. A handful of different kind of doctors went with him, and my mom rode over with him in the ambulance. The radiation itself only lasted about 2-3 minutes, and then they took him back to PCH. They gave him what they called critical radiation, which was two doses of radiation at once because he is too unstable to transport back and forth for treatments. My dad rode back with him. The doctors said we should see improvement in a day or two. While T was gone, the nurses moved him to another room with a bed, so now my dad might be able to actually get some sleep at night! Before he was sleeping on a very uncomfortable chair that reclined a lot, but not flat. Matthew is now breathing easier and is more comfortable. (Probably because he is now radioactive. Maybe he will get super powers!)
We still don't know for sure if there is cancer on the brain stem, but I don't think they'll know any of that until his kidneys are capable of handling the dye for the MRI machine. The radiology should take care of that though. All in all, today was a way better day than yesterday.
In this picture, they are trying to figure out all the tubes and medicines that need to go with him, and what needs to stay.
They're working to turn a simple gurney into a portable intensive care unit:
He always has at least one parent with him.
It is now an ICU ready for take off:
Awe, sweet Matthew....you are amazing and we love you so much! You, and your dear dear family, are constantly in our thoughts and prayers! you are truly an inspiration to all of us! I check your blog every day, and every day I read it and brings tears to my eyes.... you are an incredible young man, and are blessed to have so many people love & care about you !! You truly have many angels watching over you... and amazingly strong parents, and siblings , who are amazing to be with you every step of the way! we love you , keep fighting,& we will continue to pray for you and your sweet family!
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Much Love,
The Mounteer Family
Love you Peters family. Thanks for keeping us updated. Susie, I am in the clinic now with Sasha and Jody and we were reading the update together. EVERYDAY we check on his progress. There isn't hardly a time of day when we don't find our thoughts wandering to Matthew. Always thinking of him and continuing prayers. :)Love, Michelle
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ReplyDeleteDear Peter's family, I have read all of your comments on your son and brother Matthew.You are an amazing family.Stay close thru these rough times. It will be difficult but your closeness to the Lord will help you immensely. There may be days that you will want to serve others. You will remember all of Matthew's love for you and feel much peace during these service opportunities. Most importantly Jesus love will carry you thru. His memories are what will make you strong in remembering all the great things he did and that he is watching. My prayers to your family. God bless you always. Brenda Orona
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