Matthew Ames is 39, the father of four young children (Emily – 2, Will – 6, Ben – 7, and Luke – 8), and husband of Di.

Struck down with a streptococcal infection last week, he has made it through surgery that removed all his limbs in order to save his life.

Here, we’re going to record his journey of recovery, and all the highs and lows that will come with that.