Saturday, November 26, 2011

Prayer Points for Andy 26.11

Hi all. I would really like you to pray specifically that Andy is able to talk. He is now able to open his mouth and so he is part of the way there!!! Andy has a tracheostomy fitted and please pray that this will be removed and that he won't be any further complications. Andy is being fed through a gastric tube but they have been trying to give him sips of drink and the next step will be to see how he swallows food. Please pray the this is successful. We have also found a rehabilitation centre which helps others who have the same condition as Andy's. We have to apply for a place; please pray that Andy will get a placement (God willing). I would also ask that Andy is able to sense God's overwhelming hope and peace.

Thanks so much for your prayers. God IS listening and IS working mightily.

Emma

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Amazing Progress!

From Emma Davies...

Great News!!! When I got to the hospital this morning the speech and language therapist was waiting for me. She had tears in her eyes as she told me Andy had five sips of water this morning, that he was able to open his mouth on command, that he was able to track with his eyes left to right and they had both seen him move his head half a turn ( I also saw but cant say whether it was voluntary).

To top this off he was sat out in a chair for the first time yesterday. Considering his diagnosis of locked in syndrome where the doctors have given little hope: I believe that this is the first stages of a full recovery. Bearing in mind that Kate Allat who had this same condition and is now fully recovered was only able to move her one finger after eight weeks, I would say this is real progress. All praise be to God!!! Keep praying and standing with us.

Emma

Keep Praying!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Update 15/11/11

Andy although still in a serious condition is showing signs of improvement:

Emma writes:

"I have noticed some improvement in Andy today and his temperature has come down: I have been praying specifically for this. Thank you all for your prayers. 

Christ died so that we might have life and have it more abundantly. Keep praying"

Keep praying in your life groups, personal time. We believe that God is Healer.

In Christ

The CLC team

Thursday, November 10, 2011

10.11.11 Update - Stuart

I went to the QE today to visit and pray for Andy and Emma.
Andys breathing is improving and the doctors say that his immune system is strong. He is recieving therapy to help him communicate visually and he needs our prayers that he will know inner peace and strength to enable him to make a full recovery.

After Tuesday night prayer meeting for Andy and Wumi, be encouraged by this verse.

"The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision." Daniel 9:23


Stuart

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

The Story So Far

Let me fill you in on the story so far...
Andy was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital last Tuesday with what we now know to be a stroke.
The stroke has affected Andy's movement & speech severely & has left him with what is known as 'locked in syndrome.

Although Andy has made some progress (He's now on a ward  as opposed to Critical Care & is breathing without need of a respiratory) his prognosis is serious.

Please continue to pray for Andy, Emma & all the family members.

CLC Staff Team

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