Change of bed!!!!

Hi all
Andy has now moved from the high dependency room of the stroke ward to a different bed because he is now medically much more stable and so last week they stopped monitoring his heart rate and oxygen etc. The consultant,who returned from a ten day break, was astounded by Andy's progress and has confirmed that he feels Andy is now medically fit.

Andy has communicated that he is much less anxious and he certainly seems to seem much more relaxed over the past couple of days, which is an incredible answer to prayer.

The doctor is really pleased with Andy's feeding and they are hoping to take the nasal gastric tube out next week.

'We thank you Lord for Andy's continued steady progress week on week.'

Progress and Prayer

Andy is now able to lif his head and upper torso voluntarily. Andy has been on thickened fluids but can now have water!!!! Andy has been outside in the wheelchair to get fresh air.

Andy's arms and legs have high tone (they're very tight) because they have not been used for so long. This means that it is very uncomfortable. Please pray that the tone decreases and that they are more supple.


Andy has limited control over his tongue movement. Please pray that this improves, helping his speech to improve.

Progress and prayer

Hi all
Andy has now had his trache removed and is beginning to say some words. Andy is also taking food orally and once he is able to take enough calories orally, he will be able to move to have gastric tube removed and move onto rehab. This is all miraculous and the doctors are astounded. I still have to take a step back and remind myself of the original prognosis: what God has started He will complete.

Please Pray that
Andy is able to increase his lung capacity and his breathing improves so that it is easier for him to vocalise words
Andy is able to attend carol service at hospital chapel on Christmas day.
Andy begins to regain voluntary movement in his limbs. ( He has had some movement in his right leg)
Andy is able to take enough calories and have gastric tube removed
The move to rehab goes smoothly

From Andy's Mum and Dad 14th December

Great news:

Andy is now talking a little using a voice valve in his tracheostomy. Emma has sent us a video from Andy's phone. Very moving.

If he copes well with this they hope to remove the trachi soon. 

To be able to communicate was what Andy wanted most. Thank God for answered prayer.

Andy is also able to swallow pureed food so may not need a PEG in into his stomach. Another answer to prayer.

We and Emma have an appointment with the rehabilitation consultant tomorrow to discuss Andy's needs and where he will go for rehab. Please pray that God will guide us all in getting the right care for Andy.

The speed of recovery is incredible and indeed miraculous.

Thank you all for your continued prayers.

Thank God that your prayers are answered.

 

Praise reports and prayer requests

Hi all
There has been progress this week:
Andy has had some yogurt.
Andy is now able to move his head voluntarily from left to right.
Andy was wheeled in the wheelchair for the first time this week.
Andy has been able to relax the muscles in his left hand.
Andy mouthed amen when his brother prayed for him.

Prayer points
Andy would like sense God's presence
Andy has been feeling dizzy over the past couple of days and is not sleeping too well at night.
Andy has had pain in his neck and this is causing him a lot of distress
Andy's mood has been quite low over the past couple of days.
We are choosing a rehab centre for Andy and we need guidance on this

Andy's new amazing progress

Hi all I wanted to encourage you. When I went into see Andy last night he was laughing hysterically and wouldn't stop. I asked him if there was anything he would like to talk about and he said yes. I used the alphabet card with him and using blinks he spelt out LEG. I assumed that this meant that he wanted me to take the splint of his leg and I did this. H continued laughing and about half an hour later I asked him again if there was anything he wanted to tell me: once again he spelt out LEG using the alphabet card. I then asked him 'did you move your leg today?' and he blinked to say YES.

I was overcome and I rang Andy's family but whilst I was talking to them I felt Andy push with his right hand against mine. I asked him did you move your right arm and he blinked to say yes!!!!

Later on I rang Stuart to tell him the news. He confirmed that One of our elders,Mick, had been in to see Andy in the afternoon and had texted Stuart after to say that he witnessed Andy moving his right leg!!!!!

PRAISE BE TO GOD. Please continue to pray xxxxxxxx

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

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!

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

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

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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