So we decided on a “State of the Union” or “State of Matt O.” address!
Matt has had a rough go of it with a fall right after Christmas and a UTI that really zapped him of his energy or as he said “It really kicked my butt.”
I asked if he had anything to say and he told me that he knew if anyone could put it into words that I could. (ha ha) but he wanted to say “Don’t take your health for granted, when you are young you think you’ll live forever and you just never know when something will happen.” Simple things, like moving your legs…which he can not do. He did have some therapy today and that always tires him out. He was however in good spirits and was one of the best visits we’ve had in weeks.
We talked about our mom and how she fought after her cancer diagnosis and with her rheumatoid arthritis, she lived with chronic pain. I can’t imagine how Matt must feel with the MS, the limited vision and aches and pains. They say that the nerve pain is like if your foot falls asleep only it’s not just your foot and it never goes away. He feels better, though and his spirits are lifted.
He absolutely LOVES visitors, even if you can only stay 10 minutes, it perks him up like you wouldn’t believe. He recently had some former co-workers visit and he just loved it.
You don’t have to bring anything just your presence is what he desires. If you feel compelled to bring something, he loves diet pepsi and reese cups!
Matt loves his grandchildren so much! His legacy!
In conclusion Matt would just like to thank those that come and see him and his family for being there for him through the ups and downs! 2018 was a rough one, but he’s feeling better and hopes 2019 brings him more ups than downs. It’s hard to maintain a positive attitude all of the time and not be angry at the illness, however he’s trying to find the positive.
Please continue to keep Matt O. in your thoughts and prayers!
He is at Bellevue Care Center, Room 103. (Corner of Flat Rock and Gardner Roads)
Love,
Kellie…. for Matt O.
