May 27

The end of another weekend already! In some ways it feels like we've been dealing with hospitals for ages, though in reality it's been 3 1/2 weeks. Clarence and I had a Family Team Meeting on Friday at the hospital. This involved meeting with Leanne's doctor, nurse, teacher, social worker, therapists, and anyone else who is at all involved with her. About 10 people altogether. They all gave a full report on Leanne's progress. There wasn't anything that we didn't already now, but it was interesting because this was her first "report card" ever. They all spoke of her as being cheerful, positive, and hard-working, which was great to hear. She's actually been told to slow down, because she tends to do all her activities with sometimes too much energy! These are some of the things we heard. Leanne's now on a regular diet. She can eat anything she wants. The doctor told her to practice singing in the shower as singing involves different techniques than talking. Apparently there are people who cannot say a word, but can sing them beautifully! In Leanne's case she's also been talking more and more, and just needs to slow down sometimes because she's got too much to say too fast. She can stand up by herself, with her right leg also supporting her weight, but she has to be careful not to overbalance. This afternoon while I was taking a nap she got into her wheelchair by herself off her bed without a problem. I think this is not recommended in case she overbalances, but it does show her independence and ability to do this without help. She cannot yet move her arm but this is entirely normal. The leg heals first, then the arm, then the hand. All in good time. So the Lord is continuing to work on her, and to our joy she is still quite positive and cheerful-at least when we see her!
This weekend was less busy for her than last, but she had friends over for lunch and supper, and some of them accompanied to her to Toronto with Clarence while I stayed home. Busy but fun.
One of my good friends is putting together a schedule, week by week, for drivers to Toronto. Some of these drives will bring me to the hospital during the week, once or twice (Clarence drives Sunday nights and Fridays). Some of these would bring a friend or two. It's encouraging for her to have company to look forward to at the end of a day full of school and therapy. Some of you have offered to drive, but I have to admit my memory doesn't hold a lot these days. If you are willing/able to drive sometimes, would you please let Julie DeHaan know? Her phone number is 905-957-9184, her email is wilcoandjulie@gmail.com.
Once again, thank you everyone for your prayers, and everything else. What a blessing it is to see the community of saints working together!