Update on Matthew from Laura- Post #2

July 7 2022
Hi, everyone…this is Laura, Matt’s sister.
I just left the hospital for the day.
I will return tomorrow. 
Today is the 7th day for Matthew in the ICU.
He is holding his own.

Today’s nurse is Danielle. She talked with Matthew.
She is kind & gentle.
She told Matthew everything she was doing.
We appreciate the nurses who talk with Matthew.
Telling him everything they are doing.
Matthew could not be in a better place.

The staff increased Matthew’s nourishment today.
He’s on the 1st day of a multiple antibiotic.
Matt didn’t have much agitation last night.
Matthew was asked  to open his eyes & Matthew opened his eyes really wide!

I see subtle changes in Matthew every day.
Matt looks a little better every day.

Two weeks ago Matthew asked me (Laura) to make one of
my fabric flowers (silk & other fabrics).

Matt likes to wear them on his jackets. & often gives them away. So today, while in Matthew’s room I sat with him & made him one of my flowers. When I left the hospital I left the flower with him. 

Natividad hospital is surrounded by the Santa Lucia mountains. Pouring strength into Matthew through his window.
And pepper trees surround the hospital. 
I wonder what the pepper trees signify?

Matthew names means “gift from God.”
Matthew IS a gift. 

Thank you everyone for all the ongoing support, prayers, love, blessings & offerings. We continue our vigil for our beloved Matthew, together – 
 Love to all, Laura