Trips to Columbia in March

Asking for Thoughts and Prayers

What a difference a day makes.

Tuesday night was an amazing night of fun as Matthew and the boys attended the Harlem Globetrotters game at Western Connecticut State University to celebrate a very dear friends birthday.  It was a late night and Matthew was tired and not feeling great but he still had an amazing time.

Letting him sleep in Wednesday morning, he continued to deteriorate.   After many phone calls and an in office consultation with Dr. Snyder we were on our way to Columbia Emergency room at 5:00 am this morning.  He will be admitted but unsure if we will go to the cardiac floor or ICU.  His oxygen levels went down to 70 overnight which is very low.  His numbers are coming up slowly but he is still not close to where he should be.

He is on a CPAP machine to help with his oxygen levels and is resting but more needs to be done to ensure everything is functioning as it should be.

Just keep Marie and Matthew in your thoughts and prayers as they wait for more news.

Matthew Update for March 30th, 2015

Hi everyone!  Just wanted to give you a quick update.

Matthew is still in ICU and it is going to be a very slow recovery.  They will know mid-week if he will be home for Easter.  He is still on the CPAP which is supporting his breathing and his oxygen levels are in the low 90's which is not great.  He had a fever last night although his appetite improved.  He tires very easily.  He may go home on oxygen but we will know more soon. 

His brothers Michael and Ryan visited yesterday and they just life his spirits like no one else can.  It is so special.  Just keep him in your thoughts and prayers.  Not out of the woods quite yet.  Thank you again!

Matthew Update & Thanks For Your Thoughts & Prayers

First and foremost, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.  Matthew and Marie feel them and are so grateful.  She truly believes they are helping to move things in the right direction. 

It was up and down yesterday for Matthew.  Finally, his oxygen levels dropped back down into the 70's so they were moved up into ICU. 

Matthew will be in ICU for a few days. They have identified the issue as pneumonia.  They are keeping a close eye on him and he is resting and sleeping today. His numbers are going up but they want to take it slow and steady until they are sure he is strong enough.

Matthew is very fortunate to be surrounded by some truly amazing people - friends, family, doctors.  Thank you everyone for everything you are doing!