Message Fifty Two

Dad's log Starrdate: 10th December 2018  (80 days and counting)

Accident and Emergency/ Critical Care	Northern General Hospital, Sheffield	22nd September
Neuro Critical Care	Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield	23rd September
Intensive Care Unit	Leicester General Hospital	12th October
Brain Injury Unit	Leicester General Hospital	22nd October
Neuro Rehab Unit	Leicester General Hospital	15th November

When Elizabeth first arrived on NRU a kind housekeeper offered her a cup of tea.  She had to turn it down. Today she said yes, and had her first 'cuppa' in 80 days.  She also had a proper meal, Lamb Curry, complete with a chapati.  She continues to use the PEG because drinking water is still tricky.  I suggested that 'thickened' water looks like coconut milk, when an analogy with wallpaper paste was rejected.

Liz had an action packed weekend with 14 visitors (not including us).  She loved seeing you all.  She is also enjoying the therapy she is receiving; Speech therapy, OT and Physio.  Today she was sitting unsupported on the edge of the bed. She continues to love her nurses who are so kind to her.

Some of Liz's friends have invited her to join their student house next year.  Liz will need wisdom deciding whether to plan for student living in September.  It's a step of faith.  This decision will need to be made officially in February.

Look at the cards!