Monday, October 22, 2018

Message Thirty

We have had a lovely day.  Liz moved to the Brain Injury Unit because she no longer needs high intensity nursing.  At the moment she has her own room (hence yet another picture of the famous card collection.)  She will soon have the tracheostomy removed and her neck will heal up.

Liz has at last been able to chat away freely.  Her words are becoming clear and precise.  She had a succession of staff coming over from Critical Care to say good bye, including J and E her physios, who lovingly gave her a last bit of Critical Care physio. 

Margaret has started a phased return to work - so far so good! and she will still be able to see Liz every day for a few of hours.  I have this week as sick leave and will be back into work next week.  For both of us, work could not have been kinder.

Liz was visited by Evie, who made a special journey from Nottingham.  Also Lois, who is on holiday.  Susan and David, our pastors visited.  The last time they saw Liz she was in significant pain, and could not do much.  Now she is getting stronger every day, and we keep noticing the latest thing she can do. 

Elizabeth has an amazing sense of humour, and was particularly amused by the antics of our pastor, who never fails to entertain.

The decorations that I have put up 5 times now.
New Address - Brain Injury Unit, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4 PW Visiting times are 11:00 to 20:00 (except 14:00-16:00 Siesta time).



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8 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 22, 2018 at 2:08 PM

    Hurray! I can't wait to see what happens on the brain injury unit.
    Ruth

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  2. Miriam EttrickOctober 22, 2018 at 2:52 PM

    So glad to hear all this news! And it all sounds hopeful for the future. We continue to pray and think of you here in Warwick.

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  3. UnknownOctober 22, 2018 at 11:36 PM

    It is so great to get the daily updates, and hear of Liz's progress. We continue to pray for you all. I think a sense of humour is a great gift, so I'm praying for more laughter x

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  4. FiddlerOctober 23, 2018 at 5:10 AM

    Brilliant news - so glad to read of improvement in Liz's situation.Praying for continued improvement daily! Good Liz can communicate much more freely now :-)

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  5. UnknownOctober 23, 2018 at 5:12 AM

    So so amazing that she is able to speak again! Praise the Lord!

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  6. UnknownOctober 23, 2018 at 6:11 AM

    What awesome progress! We're so glad to hear about all these improvements, and in such a short time. Liz's recovery is nothing like our experience with my Dad - which is really not a surprise as he was 89 when he had his stroke - but it's amazing still to see such a difference. Lots of love from the Dafforns xx

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  7. TejalOctober 23, 2018 at 10:10 AM

    Brilliant news! It's so wonderful to hear Elizabeth's progress and I can't wait to see her again. Tejal ❤

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  8. Peter StarrOctober 23, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    All good

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