[plug] [Fwd: FW: Leon Update - Mon 6 March]]

[Mark J Gaynor]

This is indeed encouraging news. With all the support for Leon and family
to
date, we can only wait in the wings and let things take their course and
hope
at the end of the ordeal, Leon and family return to a normal life. 

It is times like these we are forcefully reminded how fragile the human
frame is,
and yet, just how strong the human will can be in overcoming adversity.

I think I speak for most on the list, when I say we hope that Leon's
condition
continues to improve and we look forward to the time Leon can rejoin us non
the worse for wear, only having a forced break from an otherwise busy life.

I know our thoughts are with Leon, Lucy and family.

A speedy recovery Leon - we miss your cheery face!

Regards to all.

Mark
(PLUG Treasurer)
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On 7/03/2006 at 8:19 AM Alex Polglaze wrote:

>Here is the latest update as of last night.
>
>
>Alex
>
>
>Current update for you.  God bless.  Chris
>
>
>
>I just spoke with Lucy and she asked me to update you on Leon's progress.
>Leon was taken off the sedation on Saturday and has been waking up slowly
>since then. As you can imagine, this is a slow process because of the
>nature
>of the injuries and the level of morphine he is on. He was put in a
>chair/bed
>for a while today so he could be in a different position. He required
>support, but opened one eye slightly and was able to look at Lucy and move
>his head to see. He was responding to pain stimulus on his hands and feet
>yesterday, but today he has improved to respond to a more gentle touch on
>his
>feet, and squeezed people's hands with his when requested (after a few
>seconds pause). He still has a tube down his throat, but the assisted
>breathing has been turned off - he is now breathing on his own!
>
>Thank you for all the prayers - God is with us and is moving mightily. We
>are
>leaning on him and are being greatly encouraged by the prayers of people
>from
>all over the world.
>
>We are excited by his improvements but his situation is still very serious
>and
>there is need for much prayer for the full recovery of his mind. We have
no
>definite prognosis of the extent of the damage to his brain, but we are
>trusting in the wisdom of God. Your prayers are appreciated.
>
>As you can imagine this is still a very stressful time for Lucy and those
>of
>us close to Leon. Lucy is coping immeasurably better than any of us
>imagined
>she would, but she is doing this by concentrating solely on Leon. Having
to
>focus on food, children, household chores, etc would stretch her mental
and
>emotional resources right now, so we appreciate the many many offers of
>help
>in many different ways that have been given. You truly are a wonderful
>"family"! I know that God will soon provide the strength needed for Lucy
to
>resume all her daily duties.
>
>It's hard to believe it has only been 9 days since the accident. It feels
>like
>a very long time, and the journey has many miles ahead yet. We must have
>patience and keep positive, trusting God every step of the way.
>
>Thank you,
>Jane
>
>
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