Editors note :- It's been way too long since we heard any news about Claudine (and her fantastic mom). However, I hope all / any readers of this blog are still coming by every now and then.
Herewith the latest update:-
Update as at 7 April 2009
Dear All,
here is some feedback / updates on Claudine.
She has been here a week, and she's doing well. Initially she was very depressed, and missed SA, and was quite heart sore about everything. And what made matters worse was the weather, it was still mostly dark, no sun, with snow and cold.... In the meantime the sun has come out, for the oast 5 days already!!! and all our humours and moods improved. (Even I spent 3 days crying, and it all became too much for me, as Claudine is a full time job, and I also have housekeeping, and the usual day to day chores to get through!)
Every day i do her brain and physio excersises with her, which we brought back from the Pta therapists.
Last Saturday we had an appointment with a professor in the Neurology re. further rehab for Claudine. The Prof was very impressed with her Progress to date. She had a look at the MR Brain, which was done soon after the accident, and then the latest one done in Pta, and she tested Claudine, and remarked "her recovery in this short time is remarkable" Praise the Lord! All honour to the Lord!
She has recommended a place where Claudine should now go for rehab. For the first month, Claudine has to attend every day, all day, and thereafter, 3x/week, full day. She's also going to find out about a local horse riding school, so that Claudine can continue with that therapy as well.
It's school break now, and Easter, so all the places are closed. We will probably have to start looking around only after the holidays. Delia also knows a person who does "Brain Gym" here in Weenen, ans will help us with that.
Claudine is walking well with the "walker", but only indoors. It's not possible outdoors, as she can't yet navigate across uneven surfaces due to her balance problem, and the "jerk" of her back when she gets up, a result of the damage to her brain stem. Henko walks with her every day after work, through the forest, in her wheelchair, for fresh air. She really enjoys these walks, and I take the little dogs with us, and she really enjoys them.
This weekend was beautiful sunshine, and spring is just around the corner. You can see, and hear, the little green leaves coming out all over, as well as the spring flowers.
We were able to take Claudine to the city, and she enjoyed that. The photo attached is taken of Claudine in the Stefansdom Church, a famous, and the oldest church in Weenen. (Built in 1140).
Which brings me to " Seasons".
The Lord spoke to me before we left Pretoria, about it now being a new season which we are entering. This would be literally and figuratively. Here, it's the beginning of spring.
For Claudine it's the start of a new phase of rehab, and we are doing all we can in this regard. For Henko and myself it's a new adaption to life, with here here, and we need to create / maintain a happy and comfortable lifestyle, for all of us.
We have new tasks, and have had to create new routines. Like a new season, everything has changed.
Please pray for our Blessing, and that the Lord will look after our needs (financial) so that we can achieve the milestones we now have before us, with the help we have available to us here.
The rehab is costing thousands, and thousands of rands. Please also pray for Claudine, for energy and will power to keep fighting back, and that the lord will guide her to the correct therapists, which hopefully can speak English, and so that she can understand them! (These Germans refuse to speak English,..... even the prof speaks broken English).
Thsank you very much for your unquestionalble and committed love, support and prayers.
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