Sunday, January 15, 2012

Progress Week 11

Thank you for your continued prayers.

We had a team meeting with Andy's therapists this week where Andy was able to feedback what goals he would like to achieve: his priority is that he is able to talk. Andy has been increasing his vocabulary, which is one or tWo syllable words and the ones that he has been using the most are becoming a lot clearer.

With the movement that Andy now has in his right thumb, he will be able to control a call system and also a computer, which is specially designed for the movement he has. This will enable him to use Facebook and email!!! This should all be set up within the next fortnight so watch this space.

This week Andy had his catheter removed and he now has regained control.

Andy is generally in good spirits and is always laughing. A patient in the bed opposite, Tony, who had a minor stroke, couldn't believe what strength and character Andy is demonstrating despite his immense difficulties.Tony read jokes and Andy lauged and laughed. He said that Andy has had a profound impact on him. I know that the hope Andy has is founded on the knowledge that Christ has already won the victory at the cross and that God has good plans for Andy's future. It is remarkable how Andy has maintained his hope from the very beginning that he will recover and we thank the Lord for the amazing inner strength that He is renewing in Andy day by day. It really is: 'strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow'.


Please continue to pray that Andy will get movement in his legs.
Please pray that Andy is able to sleep really well.
Please pray for continued strength and health for me as I support Andy at this time.

4 comments:

  1. Wow,this is such an amazing testimony to God's faithfulness and yours and Andy's incredible and steadfast faith. Sending all our love and prayers,especially for the specific areas you have requested. Andy is being a truly fantastic witness to all of those around him xx

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  2. Amazing news Em! So so pleased that things seem to be coming along in leaps and bounds. Although, watch out Facebook - Andy will soon be back! We are still praying for you both x

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  3. HI EMMA,I READ YOUR COMMENTS AND I REALLY WAS AMAZED AT THE AMOUNT OF STRENGTH ANDY HAD.HE ALWAYS CHEERED ME UP WITH HIS LAUGHTER AND WHENEVER I WAS FEELING LOW HE HELPED.EVEN THO I WAS ONLY THERE FOR FIVE DAYS BUT HE REALLY WAS A HUGE INSPIRATION TO ME.I HOPE WE CAN BE FRIENDS FOR LIFE AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO ASK. THANKS ANDY!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Hi Emma,

    Wow! So many prayers already answered about Andy. Praying for you too Emma!

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