Matthew’s Story

Site created on June 24, 2020

When Matt was very small he had a couple of different congenital heart defects repaired. One of them entailed opening up his pulmonary valve so that blood could properly flow from one chamber to the other. As he has aged that valve has gotten leaky. Now it is functioning at a level that requires it to be replaced. We have always known this would have to be done, so this does not come as a surprise, just a necessary part of his health journey. On June 29, 2020, he will undergo valve replacement at the U of MN.  This site is dedicated to keeping all stake-holders in his life journey updated. Thank you for choosing to walk this leg of our journey with us. 💖 -Matt, Liz, Talitha, and Josiah

Newest Update

Journal entry by Matthew Anderson

Thank you all for following my recovery process. Your thoughts, prayers, cards, meals, and comments have been great encouragements to my family and me. I am doing well and feeling more or less back to normal with only minor muscle/nerve aches around my incision area from increased activity. My cardiac rehab was shortened due to a COVID-19 exposure. (My daughter tested positive and is quarantined. The rest of us have been tested and are not experiencing any symptoms.) While in isolation I have been walking regularly in my neighborhood to increase heart strength and stamina. I return to work tomorrow and look forward to resuming a routine. Blessings!
- Matt
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