It already feels like we've been here a long time! We've met so many people and received so much information... But I'll start at the beginning. We were at McMaster by 8:30 this morning. Leanne was still sleeping, and so had to be woken up and rushed through breakfast because the transfer people were ready for her by 9:00. After a long drive, and admitting, we started the process of meeting all kinds of people. I'm sure we'll get to know them all, but for now things are a little confusing. However, 2 things really stick out. We already met two staff members who are from the same church we are (just different towns). One is even related, so that was very exciting. Meeting those 2 with similar backgrounds as us was very comforting. It's not such a foreign world here anymore.
The second thing, even more exciting (sorry) is that Leanne can come home this weekend!!! Unless something changes, we can take her home Friday afternoon, and because it's a long weekend (I've never been so happy about a long weekend) she doesn't have to go back til Monday night. I will have to learn to give needles which she needs twice a day. I'm not excited about that part, but it doesn't look too difficult, and if that's what it takes to get her home, I'm not complaining!
Talk about God's providence!! What a comfort to meet true brothers and sisters! May that confirm to you once again that God is with you every step of the way.
ReplyDeleteThat is very cool!!
ReplyDeleteCarolin V
That is excellent news!!! Home for the weekend! I'm sure it'll be a big celebration!! Can't wait! What a blessing that there are even people from our own churches working there! God is so good! Love you all! Aunt Anita :)
ReplyDeleteHow very, very wonderful that all is!
ReplyDeletethe Schriemers
Wow,I am so excited. I am thrilled that things don't feel so alien for you anymore. And I am thrilled tgat you get to go (have her) home. What an exciting step.
ReplyDeleteMuch love from the Davies
Wow everything is happening so fast. So I understand they are not doing a home assessment first?
ReplyDeleteSo thankful everything s falling into place. Praying for the much needed patience and strength needed. Love from the Boeremas
Hi Clarence & Diana, Leanne and family,
ReplyDeleteJust heard about what happened with Leanne while visiting my parents recently. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and pass on our wish that God will continue to bless the treatment and rehab that Leanne will receive and grant her a speedy and full recovery if it is His will. It's great to see how far she has come already and we wish you a wonderful weekend with Leanne at home with you! Sure brings back a few memories for us - especially when "Aunt Jane" stays the night - she did that for us too way back. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers and may God give you the patience, strength and determination to make a full recovery. All the best!
John and Sheryl Endeman and family
Orangeville, ON
What a great 40th birthday present, Leanne! Who would've thought that having you home for a weekend would be such a celebration?! The LORD is indeed good. Love you lots! From all of us here.
ReplyDeleteHope this one doesn't scare Oma enough to stay home!:
A helicopter carrying passengers suddenly looses engine power and the aircraft begins to decend. The pilot safely performs an emergency landing in water, and tells the passengers to remain seated and to keep the doors closed, stating that in emergency situations, the aircraft is designed to stay afloat for 30 minutes, giving rescuers time to get to them.
Just then a man gets out if his seat and runs over to open the door. The pilots yells at him, "Didn't you hear what I said, the aircraft is designed to stay afloat as long as the doors remain closed?!".
"Of course I heard you", the man replied, "but it's also designed to fly, and look how good that one worked out!!"
Leanne & Family,
ReplyDeleteGreat that you can go home for the long weekend! Amazing progress you have made Leanne.
We keep comparing your case to that of a girl in our church who had a stroke at age 13. You seem to be recovering much quicker.
Praise God for healing and the care of family and medical staff.
Sip & Ina & girls
Hallo Clarence en Diana,
ReplyDeleteWat geweldig nieuws hebben jullie, dat Lianne een lang weekend naar huis mag.We hopen en bidden dat het een feest mag zijn. Wij willen je alvast feliciteren met je 40ste verjaardag, geniet er maar goed van. Groeten oom Albert en tante Gerie.
Wow! That's wonderful! We're so glad to hear that things are going well and that the family can be all together this long weekend.
ReplyDeletePeter, Margaret, Ian and Andrea
Exciting news Leanne and C and D!! What a nice birthday present hey Di? :) Love you all!
ReplyDeletethanks for keeping up the blog Diana...it may seem tedious sometimes but it really keeps us connected and knowledge for where to direct our prayers...thankful with you all for this step, so many here are asking after Leanne's progress too. God is good ! Hope the weekend goes well..and the needle thing works out, not sure about that one! Give Leanne a hug for us! Aunt Deb and crew
ReplyDeleteWhat great news to hear! Thank you for keeping us updated on this blog. The children here like to read it as well, and it is wonderful for us all to see how mighty our God is and how he takes care of His children! Much strength and peace on this road to recovery!
ReplyDeleteThe Valks Family
Glad to hear that you can go home for the week-end, Leanne! You and your family remain in our prayers. Agnes
ReplyDeleteyay!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited! I get to see you this weekend!
It's great to hear of the progress you're making.
Fijn weekend Leanne
ReplyDeleteLiefs, tante Emma
Great news that Leanne is going home for the long weekend. Especially with Dianna's birthday as well. It should be quite a celbration!! God is good to bring this about. You will soon get the hang of the needles Dianna. We wish you family a great time together and the weather looks good as well. What a blessing!!
ReplyDeleteLove from uncle Bill and aunt Liz
i never get told ANYTHING:P
ReplyDeletei can't wait for her to cum home!!!!!!!!!!!
janelle