August 1 Update #2

Matt has been very alert today and is doing very well. He has been talking just a little, but is communicating with us more than he has in a few days. They have put a PIC line in his arm so that they can give him the nutrition he needs to gain his strength back (approx. 2600 calories). According to what we are told they are taking him for another CT of his head today just to check and see if all of the blood has been re-absorbed. The GI doctor is also going to try and do the PEG line in his stomach in the morning sometime. Please join us in praying that the CT will show that all of the blood is gone and maybe even a surprise that the AVM is shrinking (WOW that would be great news) and also that the doc will be able to get the PEG line in so that we can get the tube out of his nose. I am so encouraged as to how well he is doing and how alert he is today. Your prayers are being answered on a daily basis, please just keep lifting him up and I will keep posting about the miracle that continues to unfold before my eyes. You are all special to us and we appreciate your love and prayers.