Only one more week and Leanne will be back home for good! Sometimes I think back on those first few days and how scary that was. And yet we knew that our Heavenly Father was carrying us and He knew what the future held even if we didn't. So much to be thankful for!
This past week Leanne spent 4 hours a day with 8 other children who also had one low-functioning hand. And with their good hand being restrained, they did many activities in which they had to use the other. We did wonder if she would manage to get any lunch down, but a fork was attached to her hand so that even though she couldn't grasp it, she was able to scoop and lift her food. By Friday, Leanne was noticing more wrist movement, and she was able to lift her pinky and ring finger slightly. And she is able to lift her arm much more easily. So this week was very beneficial, if rather tiring. The idea of it all though is to train the 'bad' hand to work more, as the 'good' hand tends to take over and make the other one 'lazy'. We have noticed her trying to do more things with her right hand this weekend, so it seems to be working well.
Originally the plan was for Leanne to have injections twice a day for 6 months. We got a call from the pharmacist that she is trying to change that, as the blood thinners are very expensive, and we would have to pay for that when she gets back home for good. Aside from the cost, it would be really nice not to have to do those needles anymore. Though I'm getting rather good at it (ahem) Leanne does not seem to love having them done by me (or anyone for that matter!). And it would certainly give her more freedom at nights when she wants to go out. For some reason the idea of taking me out all the time doesn't appeal to her, so hopefully the pharmacist is successful in getting her off it soon.
I'm glad to hear things are progressing! We thank the Lord for that. Missing you all ...
ReplyDeleteA morbid but funny one:
Ol' Fred had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital,
near death. The family called their preacher to stand with them.
As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol' Fred's condition
appeared to deteriorate and he motioned frantically for something
to write on.
The pastor lovingly handed him a pen and a piece of paper, and
Ol' Fred used his last bit of energy to scribble a note, then
suddenly died.
The preacher thought it best not to look at the note at that
time, so he placed it in his jacket pocket.
At the funeral, as he was finishing the message, he realized that
he was wearing the same jacket that he was wearing when Ol' Fred
died. He said, "You know, Ol' Fred handed me a note just before
he died. I haven't looked at it, but knowing Fred, I'm sure
there's a word of inspiration there for us all."
He opened the note, and read, "Please step to your left -- you're
standing on my oxygen tube!"
I am sure you are looking forward to your final week in Toronto but they have certainly done great things with you. Also hard work on your part Leanne!! With the Lord's blessings you will continue to improve when you get home but as you can see it will still take more work to get the right hand working better, but we know you can do it if you are determined to do so. We wish you all the best and God's blessings for your further recovery!!
ReplyDeleteUncle Bill and aunt Liz
I love your sense of humour, Diane. We rejoice with you all and are so thankful for the progress thus far. Leanne has her work cut out for her but, with God helping her, she can accomplish much. May you continue to lean on Him for all things.
ReplyDeleteYAY! good for you Leanne! We pray that God will give you much wisdom and strength for the coming months! <3 bmjcancl
ReplyDeleteBen je inmiddels thuis??
ReplyDeleteDoe de groeten aan je ouders en broertjes en zusjes.
Ik wens je het allerbeste.
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