Comments for Matthew In Germany http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog Set Matt Free Of RSD Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:34:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on A Happy & Healthy New Year! by Lindsay Spengler http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2009/01/01/a-happy-healthy-new-year/#comment-3018 Lindsay Spengler Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:18:50 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=95#comment-3018 Hi To the Irving Family, I am glad Matthew is still doing so much better but I understand the setbacks and frustrations. While you are making progress, is seems then that something else comes up or becomes another "issue" that needs to be dealt with. I know all situations are different, but for me, it took at least a year for me to get to the point that is wasn't such a roller coaster ride. There were huge ups followed by huge downs. It seems now, that after about 14 months, somethings have leveled out and we found some of what will be "normal" for me and some of what was just temporary. At the time, it was impossible to sort it out. I will keep you all, especially Matthew in my prayers ! May God bless you and keep you in the new year. Love In Christ, Lindsay Spengler Hi To the Irving Family,

I am glad Matthew is still doing so much better but I understand the setbacks and frustrations. While you are making progress, is seems then that something else comes up or becomes another “issue” that needs to be dealt with. I know all situations are different, but for me, it took at least a year for me to get to the point that is wasn’t such a roller coaster ride. There were huge ups followed by huge downs. It seems now, that after about 14 months, somethings have leveled out and we found some of what will be “normal” for me and some of what was just temporary. At the time, it was impossible to sort it out. I will keep you all, especially Matthew in my prayers ! May God bless you and keep you in the new year.

Love In Christ,

Lindsay Spengler

]]> Comment on An Update at Last by Lori http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/09/17/an-update-at-last/#comment-487 Lori Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:36:26 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=94#comment-487 just was wondering how matt was doing u havent posted in 4ever i was born an breed in no prov b4 moving to burriville. i have MS an get alot of pain but im sure it's not as bad as his but i have be following his story of his life an im was concerned thanks Lori just was wondering how matt was doing u havent posted in 4ever i was born an breed in no prov b4 moving to burriville. i have MS an get alot of pain but im sure it’s not as bad as his but i have be following his story of his life an im was concerned
thanks Lori

]]> Comment on An Update at Last by Judy Hopkins http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/09/17/an-update-at-last/#comment-377 Judy Hopkins Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:16:06 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=94#comment-377 Dearest Nancy, You, Matt and your entire family have been in my prayers. I'm so unbelievably happy to hear that Matt is doing so much better in so many ways, but my heart breaks for him that the RSD in his feet and now leg are not improving as you would have liked. I have been to HSS many times, both for surgeries and for treatments for RSD. It is truly as a whole, the best hospital I have ever been to. You will definitely be in good hands there. I hope that whatever the next course of action will be for Matt's treatment, that it go smoothly and that it be completely successful. I continue to pray daily for the future that Matthew deserves and know that when the time is right, G-d will give him that wonderful and pain-free life. I will continue to pray for all of you, as does and will every member of my family, daily and hope that there are only positive posts from here on out. Love and prayers always, Judy Hopkins Dearest Nancy,
You, Matt and your entire family have been in my prayers. I’m so unbelievably happy to hear that Matt is doing so much better in so many ways, but my heart breaks for him that the RSD in his feet and now leg are not improving as you would have liked. I have been to HSS many times, both for surgeries and for treatments for RSD. It is truly as a whole, the best hospital I have ever been to. You will definitely be in good hands there. I hope that whatever the next course of action will be for Matt’s treatment, that it go smoothly and that it be completely successful. I continue to pray daily for the future that Matthew deserves and know that when the time is right, G-d will give him that wonderful and pain-free life. I will continue to pray for all of you, as does and will every member of my family, daily and hope that there are only positive posts from here on out.
Love and prayers always,
Judy Hopkins

]]> Comment on An Update at Last by Lindsay Spengler http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/09/17/an-update-at-last/#comment-287 Lindsay Spengler Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:48:14 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=94#comment-287 HI Nancy and Matt! I certainly understand that when you have so much to deal with you have to put all of your energy into treatment and survival as you already are in short supply of it! You do what you need to do when you are in that situation! We just all wanted to you to know that we were praying and certainly have not forgotten you! Thank you for the update and I will certainly be continuing to pray for Matt! RSD is a nasty disease but thank the Lord for Dr S! We are all praying for you! Love In Christ, Lindsay Spengler (coma patient #7 in Mexico) I have a quote that I love that I hope you will find as encouraging as I do! "Your ability to help others heal is limited to where you've been wounded ... No one rolls out the red carpet and invites tragedy into their life, but our greatest gifts and passions are often the byproduct of our worst tragedies and failures." Matt has been through so much but I have no doubt God has HUGE plans for him! Hang in there! If passion comes from tragedy, you will have more passion than you know what to do with!!! HI Nancy and Matt!

I certainly understand that when you have so much to deal with you have to put all of your energy into treatment and survival as you already are in short supply of it! You do what you need to do when you are in that situation! We just all wanted to you to know that we were praying and certainly have not forgotten you! Thank you for the update and I will certainly be continuing to pray for Matt! RSD is a nasty disease but thank the Lord for Dr S! We are all praying for you!

Love In Christ,

Lindsay Spengler (coma patient #7 in Mexico)

I have a quote that I love that I hope you will find as encouraging as I do!

“Your ability to help others heal is limited to where you’ve been wounded … No
one rolls out the red carpet and invites tragedy into their life, but our
greatest gifts and passions are often the byproduct of our worst tragedies and
failures.”

Matt has been through so much but I have no doubt God has HUGE plans for him! Hang in there! If passion comes from tragedy, you will have more passion than you know what to do with!!!

]]> Comment on It’s Hard to Believe That It is Friday Again by Lindsay Spengler http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/09/05/its-hard-to-believe-that-it-is-friday-again/#comment-247 Lindsay Spengler Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:35:13 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=92#comment-247 Hi Matt and Nancy! I am so glad to hear that Matthew got some relief! I know that that is 16 hours of heaven for a severe RSD patient! Praise God for that! I will be praying that the five day infusion and blocks go well and that he gets more relief! We are praying for you always! And Matt, as always I admire your courage and strength! I know how hard that is, especially if the pain is returning. It is very scary. Love In Christ, Lindsay Spengler (7th coma patient in Mexico) Hi Matt and Nancy!

I am so glad to hear that Matthew got some relief! I know that that is 16 hours of heaven for a severe RSD patient! Praise God for that! I will be praying that the five day infusion and blocks go well and that he gets more relief! We are praying for you always! And Matt, as always I admire your courage and strength! I know how hard that is, especially if the pain is returning. It is very scary.

Love In Christ,

Lindsay Spengler (7th coma patient in Mexico)

]]> Comment on More Bumps in the Road for Matthew by Denise T Zavota http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/09/01/more-bumps-in-the-road-for-matthew/#comment-243 Denise T Zavota Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:45:06 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=90#comment-243 Matthew, Nancy, Dan, and Russ- Still praying very hard for you. Many of the teachers at my school have joined in and so have my students. God hears us and will take care of you my sweet, sweet, nephew! We love you - Uncle Frank and Aunt Denise Matthew, Nancy, Dan, and Russ-
Still praying very hard for you.
Many of the teachers at my school have joined in and so have my students.
God hears us and will take care of you my sweet, sweet, nephew!
We love you - Uncle Frank and Aunt Denise

]]> Comment on More Bumps in the Road for Matthew by Anne Marie McDonnell http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/09/01/more-bumps-in-the-road-for-matthew/#comment-238 Anne Marie McDonnell Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:15:47 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=90#comment-238 God bless you all, especially Matthew! I'm keeping all these intentions in my thoughts and prayers. Love and prayers, Anne Marie Vale God bless you all, especially Matthew! I’m keeping all these intentions in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers,
Anne Marie Vale

]]> Comment on More Bumps in the Road for Matthew by Erikka E http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/09/01/more-bumps-in-the-road-for-matthew/#comment-237 Erikka E Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:16:15 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=90#comment-237 Keep fighting! Your family continues to be in my prayers as your journey continues. Keep fighting! Your family continues to be in my prayers as your journey continues.

]]> Comment on More Bumps in the Road for Matthew by Lindsay Spengler http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/09/01/more-bumps-in-the-road-for-matthew/#comment-236 Lindsay Spengler Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:14:24 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=90#comment-236 Hi Matt and Nancy! I am so sorry that is has been such a rough road! The ups and downs are exhausting I know! In different ways than before! Know that you are in my prayers and am so happy to head Dr S is back tomorrow! I will also keep him and the other docs in my prayers for wisdom as they decide what step to take next. God has brought Matt this far and I know He will not stop now though it is hard to make sense of anything that is happening! Love In Christ, Lindsay Spengler (coma patient #7 in Mexico) Hi Matt and Nancy!

I am so sorry that is has been such a rough road! The ups and downs are exhausting I know! In different ways than before! Know that you are in my prayers and am so happy to head Dr S is back tomorrow! I will also keep him and the other docs in my prayers for wisdom as they decide what step to take next. God has brought Matt this far and I know He will not stop now though it is hard to make sense of anything that is happening!

Love In Christ,

Lindsay Spengler (coma patient #7 in Mexico)

]]> Comment on Updates from Philadelphia by Anne Marie McDonnell http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/27/updates-from-philadelphia/#comment-234 Anne Marie McDonnell Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:22:19 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=89#comment-234 Again, you are all a source of inspiration to me. God bless and good luck! Anne Marie McDonnell Valde Again, you are all a source of inspiration to me. God bless and good luck!
Anne Marie McDonnell Valde

]]> Comment on Updates from Philadelphia by Holly http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/27/updates-from-philadelphia/#comment-233 Holly Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:11:22 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=89#comment-233 This blog was a great idea. I've been following along with Matt's progress for the last several weeks; and you have all been in my thoughts/prayers. Warmest wishes, Holly This blog was a great idea. I’ve been following along with Matt’s progress for the last several weeks; and you have all been in my thoughts/prayers.

Warmest wishes,
Holly

]]> Comment on Updates from Philadelphia by Jed Barton http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/27/updates-from-philadelphia/#comment-232 Jed Barton Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:16:47 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=89#comment-232 I know that Matthew will be blessed with yet another miracle. He is in wonderful hands. You guys are all amazing. Your tower of strength is amazing. We are continuing with Matthew's tribute, and it is going better than ever. You guys are the best! Matthew, buddy, you can do it. With all of our Love and Support, Jed I know that Matthew will be blessed with yet another miracle. He is in wonderful hands. You guys are all amazing. Your tower of strength is amazing.
We are continuing with Matthew’s tribute, and it is going better than ever.
You guys are the best!
Matthew, buddy, you can do it.

With all of our Love and Support,
Jed

]]> Comment on Updates from Philadelphia by Denise T Zavota http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/27/updates-from-philadelphia/#comment-231 Denise T Zavota Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:36:49 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=89#comment-231 Hi Nancy and Matt Prayed really hard for all of you today in church!!! This will be the final miracle needed - I just know it! We love you - Frank and Denise Hi Nancy and Matt
Prayed really hard for all of you today in church!!!
This will be the final miracle needed - I just know it!
We love you - Frank and Denise

]]> Comment on Matthew in Philadelphia by Kathi Salvatore http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/25/day-42-matthew-in-philadelphia/#comment-227 Kathi Salvatore Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:29:03 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=88#comment-227 Hey Dan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! God Bless. Hey Dan,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! God Bless.

]]> Comment on Matthew in Philadelphia by Lindsay Spengler http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/25/day-42-matthew-in-philadelphia/#comment-225 Lindsay Spengler Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:13:55 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=88#comment-225 Hi Matt, Dan and Nancy! I will certainly be praying for you all as well as wisdom for all the doctors and staff involved in your care! I have spent quite a bit of time in Hahnemann and it is a great hospital with a great staff! Love In Christ, Lindsay Spengler (7th coma patient from Mexico) Hi Matt, Dan and Nancy!

I will certainly be praying for you all as well as wisdom for all the doctors and staff involved in your care! I have spent quite a bit of time in Hahnemann and it is a great hospital with a great staff!

Love In Christ,

Lindsay Spengler (7th coma patient from Mexico)

]]> Comment on Matthew in Philadelphia by Anne Marie McDonnell http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/25/day-42-matthew-in-philadelphia/#comment-223 Anne Marie McDonnell Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:44:10 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=88#comment-223 God bless you all! Yes, we're still praying! Anne Marie God bless you all! Yes, we’re still praying!
Anne Marie

]]> Comment on Matthew in Philadelphia by Rosemary http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/25/day-42-matthew-in-philadelphia/#comment-220 Rosemary Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:08:56 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=88#comment-220 Dear Dan, God Bless your family. Your patience has been an example to us. You are remaining in my prayers. Dear Dan,

God Bless your family.

Your patience has been an example to us. You are remaining in my prayers.

]]> Comment on Days 39 and 40 - Matthew is Home but Not for Long by Cindy http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/23/days-39-and-40-matthew-is-home-but-not-for-long/#comment-217 Cindy Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:48:29 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=87#comment-217 We are so happy to hear that you are back in RI, but are sorry to hear you are leaving again. We are praying that this is just a set back and the doctors will beable to control the pain. Our love and prayers are with you each and everyday!! Looking forward to news on Matthew. Love and prayers, Cindy, David and Michael Bertoncini We are so happy to hear that you are back in RI, but are sorry to hear you are leaving again. We are praying that this is just a set back and the doctors will beable to control the pain. Our love and prayers are with you each and everyday!! Looking forward to news on Matthew.

Love and prayers,
Cindy, David and Michael Bertoncini

]]> Comment on Days 39 and 40 - Matthew is Home but Not for Long by Anne Marie McDonnell http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/23/days-39-and-40-matthew-is-home-but-not-for-long/#comment-214 Anne Marie McDonnell Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:31:35 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=87#comment-214 Welcome home! Our prayers are with you as you go to PA. God bless you, give you continued courage and strength, and stamina to reach your goal of getting Matthew well again! God bless! Anne Marie McDonnell Vale Welcome home! Our prayers are with you as you go to PA. God bless you, give you continued courage and strength, and stamina to reach your goal of getting Matthew well again!
God bless!
Anne Marie McDonnell Vale

]]> Comment on Days 39 and 40 - Matthew is Home but Not for Long by Jo-Anne Dettmann http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/23/days-39-and-40-matthew-is-home-but-not-for-long/#comment-213 Jo-Anne Dettmann Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:13:03 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=87#comment-213 I am praying for all of you as you take yet another step in this painful journey. May the Lord bless and protect you. May the Lord bring complete healing to you, Matthew, in Philadephia. Love, Jo-Anne and Ron Dettmann I am praying for all of you as you take yet another step in this painful journey. May the Lord bless and protect you. May the Lord bring complete healing to you, Matthew, in Philadephia.

Love,
Jo-Anne and Ron Dettmann

]]> Comment on Days 39 and 40 - Matthew is Home but Not for Long by Jed Barton http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/23/days-39-and-40-matthew-is-home-but-not-for-long/#comment-212 Jed Barton Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:14:29 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=87#comment-212 Hey guys, Well, i am glad you made it home. As hard as i'm sure it is to leave, it will hopefully bring Matthew a miracle to him, and make him better. Matthew, you can do it buddy! Your Friend, Jed Hey guys,
Well, i am glad you made it home. As hard as i’m sure it is to leave, it will hopefully bring Matthew a miracle to him, and make him better.
Matthew, you can do it buddy!

Your Friend,
Jed

]]> Comment on Day 34 - A Smile to Matthew’s Face is Priceless by Ashley MacLure http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/17/day-34-a-smile-to-matthews-face-is-priceless/#comment-209 Ashley MacLure Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:46:31 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=80#comment-209 Yay Matt! It's good to see you smile! Lots of love, Ashley Yay Matt!
It’s good to see you smile!

Lots of love,
Ashley

]]> Comment on Days 39 and 40 - Matthew is Home but Not for Long by Lindsay Spengler http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/23/days-39-and-40-matthew-is-home-but-not-for-long/#comment-208 Lindsay Spengler Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:05:37 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=87#comment-208 Hi To All! I am glad to hear you all made it home safely! I am sorry that Matt has to be admitted but I know that we are all blessed to have a goal for us that he will not rest until you are pain free and/or at least back "into life" in Dr. Schwartzman's words! There are a lot of docts that are satisfied with "better" even if it is very small. KNow that you are constantly in my prayers! Love In Christ, Lindsay Spengler (coma patient for Mexico) Hi To All!

I am glad to hear you all made it home safely! I am sorry that Matt has to be admitted but I know that we are all blessed to have a goal for us that he will not rest until you are pain free and/or at least back “into life” in Dr. Schwartzman’s words! There are a lot of docts that are satisfied with “better” even if it is very small. KNow that you are constantly in my prayers!

Love In Christ,

Lindsay Spengler (coma patient for Mexico)

]]> Comment on Day 38 - God Has Blessed Us With Matthew by Jed Barton http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/21/day-38-god-has-blessed-all-of-us-with-matthew/#comment-205 Jed Barton Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:13:26 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=86#comment-205 Matthew, you did it buddy! I am so proud of you. You made it through, and things will without a doubt get even better for you. We have steped up our tribute to Matthew on the station this weekend, in the hopes of making him feel good again. We all love you. Your Friend, Jed Matthew, you did it buddy! I am so proud of you. You made it through, and things will without a doubt get even better for you.
We have steped up our tribute to Matthew on the station this weekend, in the hopes of making him feel good again.
We all love you.

Your Friend,
Jed

]]> Comment on Day 38 - God Has Blessed Us With Matthew by Lindsay Spengler http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/2008/08/21/day-38-god-has-blessed-all-of-us-with-matthew/#comment-204 Lindsay Spengler Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:36:18 +0000 http://www.setmattfreeofrsd.com/blog/?p=86#comment-204 Hi Matthew, Nancy and Daniel! I am happy to hear that Matt is in the hotel! I am sorry to hear that he is still having to much pain in his leg! I cannot imagine how hard that is for you all! I love the quote that you had posted! I love quotes and draw so much strength from them! One of my favorite that is such a reminder to me. "Trust God in advance for things that will only makes sense in reverse." I know that you are all doing that and I know how hard that is! I know God has Matthew in His hands and know that he has a reason for all of this. Though it is very hard to understand this side of heaven! I too, know that HE has HUGE plans for you Matt! Keep up the fight! Love In Christ, Lindsay Spenger (coma patient from Mexico) Hi Matthew, Nancy and Daniel!

I am happy to hear that Matt is in the hotel! I am sorry to hear that he is still having to much pain in his leg! I cannot imagine how hard that is for you all! I love the quote that you had posted! I love quotes and draw so much strength from them! One of my favorite that is such a reminder to me. “Trust God in advance for things that will only makes sense in reverse.” I know that you are all doing that and I know how hard that is! I know God has Matthew in His hands and know that he has a reason for all of this. Though it is very hard to understand this side of heaven! I too, know that HE has HUGE plans for you Matt! Keep up the fight!

Love In Christ,

Lindsay Spenger (coma patient from Mexico)

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