Elizabeth vs OT's at Connect4.
OT's win.
Liz's friend Karen, a professional Physio, gave her the game of 'Connect 4' knowing that this is a key challenge in the neuro wards. The odds were stacked up against Liz. The OTs worked together as a team and they have had extensive training.
Elizabeth's Neurologist also told Liz that he thinks she experienced a cavernoma (see https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cavernoma/). The MRI scan apparently has been very difficult to interpret because there is still a cloud of bruising. Liz will have another MRI in a few months time.
Liz continues to work hard at her physio and speech therapy. She had ten spoonfuls of apple puree today which she enjoyed. She continues only to be able to eat with professional supervision. Otherwise it's the bag of 'Nutrision 2.0' which bypasses her taste buds. (Our friend Charlie tells us he tasted this stuff as a nursing student. He recalls it as sweet and bland.)
We all continue to be encouraged seeing the strength creeping down Elizabeth's left arm. Everyday we see progress.
Joanna has been struggling with a long standing ear problem and also a sore throat. She has had some time off from visiting. Please pray that she gets some good rest and that her health is restored.
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Glad to hear of Liz's continued improvement, and that you have more news about her condition. I'm sure she'll soon receive the intensive training required to beat those OTs...
ReplyDeleteI will also be praying for Joanna. I hope she recovers soon.
DeleteSo glad Elizabeth is doing well! She's recovering day by day and it's amazing news. I'm sending my love to Joanna so hopefully she gets better soon ❤ Tejal.
ReplyDeleteThe key to 'Connect 4' is building options. That way as one route to success is blocked you make it happen through a different route. Bit like God and His purposes really; He will not be frustrated ;-)
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