30 November 2009 - Happy Christmas!
I know it seems really early, but just wanted to be one of the first to wish all who have been following, supporting and praying for Sandra's recovery a very happy Christmas, not only because the festive season will soon be upon us, but also because following Sandra's medical review last week the medical team informed us that based on her current rate of progress they expect to discharge Sandra from hospital in time for Christmas!
We Praise God for this wonderful news and in many respects as a family we have already had our Christmas present early - the gift of Sandra's life.
As she enters the third week of rehabilitative care, Sandra's memory continues to improve with her having a much greater sense of recall although some times and places still require a little prompting.
Physically - as she continues physiotherapy she continues to gain strength although due to the extended period of inactivity much of her muscle mass needs rebuilding.
Please also continue to pray for her peripheral vision as she currently has limited vision on her extreme left.
As she enters her third week of rehabilitative care naturally we are all delighted with her progress as a family and thank you all once again for your continued prayers and messages of support.
23 November 2009 - The House of the Lord
The verse in Psalms 122:1 which says "I was glad when they said let us go into the house of the Lord" has particular significance for us as a family, as for the first time since Sandra's aneurysm, we were able to go back to Church to worship as a family and did we receive a warm welcome.
Just want to say to all the family at Renewal, thanks for such a warm welcome, it was really something special, we love you all.
This week Sandra continues her second week in rehabilitation and continues to make gradual but good progress with each day.
Please continue to remember her and the other patients and members of staff as she continues this incredible journey on the road to recovery.
19 November 2009 - New Day, New Do!
The first few days of rehabilitation have been great as they have created a much more familiar environment for Sandra to continue the process of her recovery.
With her now having a much more normal day cycle and a familiar homelike environment this provides the backdrop for a range of specific programs which are being implemented with focus on various aspects of her development, such as physiotherapy, Occupational health and speech therapy.
Perhaps due to her own nursing background it appears that she is much more at home administering help to other patients as an 'honorary member of staff' rather than being being on the receiving end of care. I guess like Jesus she would rather minister than be ministered to.
Today she also managed to have a brief break from the rehabilitation program to make a visit to the hairdressers, where she was given the five star treatment by Dawn and the staff at Studio Omega hair salon. Thanks Dawn on doing such a great job in making my beautiful wife even more adorable.
The next few weeks will see Sandra continuing to receive rehabilitative care during the week and her spending the weekends with us at home. This is truly amazing progress, again we are truly thankful.
Its a pleasure to also inform you the Sandra James' operation was successfully completed yesterday and she is making a gradual recovery, please continue to remember her and her family in your prayers.
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