Message Sixteen

We were all encouraged today, and felt uplifted.  It started with our GP accepting Liz back on her books, which means it's much easier for her to move to Leicester.  Then Liz had the minor op to fit the feed tube into her stomach which went well.  When she was placed in the chair today she looked far more comfortable than before, and was able to hold her head up better.  She has also begun to nod her head, aiding communication.  She had some wonderful visitors: Evie; Elise; Tash and Emily.

Margaret and I emptied Elizabeth's student room, and enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by Adam, her house mate.  It would be wonderful if Liz is able to use the room again in the future, but we will see.

We have also appreciated meeting some of the night staff recently. They occasionally do day shifts, and we met F yesterday.  She told us that she sang the rosary to Elizabeth in the middle of the night.  She is a Christian (Catholic) originally from Kerala, India.  We were able to agree that the best place for Indian shopping and food in the UK (apart from London) is Leicester.

At the end of the day we were able to watch another video from Susie of children in Mizoram singing a song in English which Elizabeth had translated.  We are all enjoying our daily routines of music and story reading.

PS - Tomorrow Elizabeth's church community in Sheffield called 'The Well' are holding a day of prayer and fasting for Elizabeth.  We will join them too (just finished the meals we found in our fridge when we got home, and the cakes and basket of fruit will keep).