Donna Arlands, Myself, Nadia Ostrovsky and Helen Anne Ostrovsky at Sale of necklaces at Holy Trinity!




Matthew sees his cardiologist on March 14^th. His oxygen levels have been slipping downwards. He runs about 80% to 82% now. Hid Cardiac cath will be scheduled in April or May. Then we will know what is going on with his Ventricular Diastolic Pressures. If lower he will have his Fontan, if not we try to figure out what options we have.

Matthews Hearts of Hope has raised over $5000 to date and a lot of awareness. Thanks to everyone for all their continued support and prayers.

Raising Awareness on Valentine's Day for Congenital Heart Defects through Matthews Hearts of Hope

Meg Luddy and Matthew

Michael, Ryan and Matthew with Connie at the IGA in Sherman

Me, Matthew and Denise De Palma



Michael, Ryan and Matthew with Donna at Sherman Wine and Liquor

 

It’s hard to believe another year has flown by and here we are in 2011. Matthew made his trip to Ireland with Mammy, Daddy and his two siblings in October and met his Irish Grandad for the first time, see the picture below. He loved to be up the yard at home among all the cattle, a real little farmer! He met all his Irish cousins, Aunt Vicky, Uncle Seamus and some cousins from County Clare also for the first time.

Upon returning from Ireland, we increased his Carvedilol. He vomited once a day or more for a month. We checked his Digoxin levels, Lytes and needless to say they were a little off. We lowered his Carvedilol and the vomiting subsided. We saw Dr. Snyder on December 13^th and on the ECHO his cardiac function looks good but again we won’t know until June, when they do the Cardiac Cath, if the medications are working.

Matthew is happiest when he is with his brothers. With snow on the ground he has gone sleighing for the first time, bundled up mind you! The faster you go the better he likes it. He is great “Little man” and a blessing in our lives. We are grateful for every day with him and are appreciative of all the prayers for him. Please keep them coming!

I would be remiss if I did not mention Matthew’s First Love. Her name is Faith and unfortunately for us Faith earned her angel wings on December 22^nd. We had big plans for them to marry on Valentine’s Day 2031 but God had a different plan. He now has his own personal angel in Heaven and she will live on forever in our hearts.