Message Twenty

What a day! Elizabeth got through the night well, and felt positive when we saw her in the morning.  We were informed that Leicester General Hospital (about 1.4 miles away from our home) had a bed for her, and Elizabeth was due to travel to Leicester that afternoon.  Granny had just arrived in Sheffield by train.  We had to apologise to two of Liz's student friends who had just arrived to visit.

While we were in the hospital cafe having lunch, the father of a Sheffield University Masters student two beds down from Liz told us his daughter had not survived the night.  This was devastating news.  Please pray for this family that they find a way to keep going. We continue to pray for the family of Max, in the neighbouring bed to Elizabeth, who remains in a coma.

Elizabeth told us she was very uncomfortable on her journey in the ambulance to Leicester.  She had been sedated, but it hadn't helped. 

The Leicester General Hospital could not be more different from the Royal Hallamshire as, instead of lifts, we now have long corridors.  Liz has her own room where she got a great welcome from the nurses - A, originally form South Africa, and E, originally from Kenya.

Elizabeth did lots of muscle exercises on her right leg with me. She also raised her hand to touch her face a number of times.  Her mood is definitely better, and she has more motivation to be active.

We are communicating together as a team.  I call out the letters, Jo looks to Liz for a nod, and Margaret writes down the unfolding words.  It's like cracking Morse Code.  Tonight she even reminded us that she loves us.

We feel your love too, so it's a love fest.

Elizabeth's new address is :-  Intensive Care Unit, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendoline Road Leicester.  LE5 4PW.   If you would like to book a visit, please contact Joanna.

A typical view from inside Leicester General Hospital