October 13, 2009 10:18 p.m.
For those of you who don't know Matthew has been in a nursing home in Tulsa named Woodland View Care and Rehabilitation. This was a joke, within a week he had bed sores and within the month he was there he got pneumonia (I'm thinking aspiration). We've been fighting with worker's compensation to get Matthew into the Rehab in Anna, TX called Pate Rehabilitation Brinlee Ranch. Until I can get him there he will be coming home. Matthew is still in the hospital at St. Francis right now, room 5216. He will be here for a few more days I'm sure.
The reason I am posting after almost a year, is that I need to reach out to all of Matthew's family and friends. If you've never come to see Matthew, because it is too hard, I totally understand, but could you please relook at things and realize that you being there could be the answer to his coming out of this. He needs all the support he can get. If it is still too hard, I understand, and I don't want to be mean, I want to understand your feelings also, but look at your hearts and see if at all possible you can bring yourself to see Matthew.
I will let everyone know when we come home and the best time for visits, but don't worry about the time, if you get an urge or feel the need to come at a certain moment don't worry about the time come on (you may want to call and wake me up if it's really late, lol).
For those of you who have come, but haven't come for awhile, please come back. Matthew has declined in his responsiveness and movements and he needs things to keep him alert and thinking. I think this is because he is giving up. He feels that the doctors and therapists have given up on him and most of them have, so let's let him know that we are all here for him and do whatever it takes. I'm asking for help, something I don't usually do, but my heart is breaking and I'm hurt that he hasn't had more visitors.
Again for all of those who have visited, just keep on coming and you will never know what it has meant for you to be there. Preston and Dustin thank you especially. I want to see Matthew use the finger on you two again, or the peace sign. lol
Love,
Kimberly
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My name is Amanda Parker ( Stoner in high school). I was friends with Matthew until about 9th grade. I came across some notes he wrote to me and got to thinking about him. I hope he is doing well. I live in Tulsa now and would love to come see him. He is always in my prayers.
Amanda,
We'd love to have you come see him. We are at Saint Francis in Tulsa room 5216 if you get a chance.
Always nice to hear from someone who knows him.
Its Amanda. Is there a certain time that is best to come up? I am free today after 2. My cell number is 918-728-5349 dont know if I will be back on here today. Thanks.
I worked with mathew during his rehab stay in downtown okc. He has been on the minds of the staff ever since he left. and he has been in my prayers too.
The good that happened at Valir is gone. We've had problems getting rehab or therapy since we left there. Such a shame that Gale and Katy and everyone there did such good for him and now he has declined back to where he was. The continued prayers are needed. I still thank God for the people at Valir and we miss you all.
We still think of him and wonder how he is doing. I just stumbled across this blog. I am sadden to hear what has happened to matthew since he left.
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