Anthea has had a couple of good nights since Monday’s operation. The hand surgeon came to see her yesterday. He said he was pleased with the surgery when they removed the tip of her middle finger. She will probably go back into theatre on Friday and Saturday for more cleaning.
The speech therapist also spent some time with Anthea and assessed her ability to swallow. She can do this, but because they do not currently want to raise her above 60 degrees, the feeding tube will remain in for the time being (she might choke otherwise).
Anthea has spent some time out of bed, in her chair, and the physio will continue to move her on with movement and walking etc.
The family are doing well. Charis came up for the evening last night and will be back next week as it will be half-term. They continue to feel well-supported and thankful for the developments, messages of support and prayers.
October 19, 2006 at 12:30 pm
A little something to raise a smile: tootling up the M4 yesterday (yes, carefully) I was stuck in the middle lane by 4 lorries taking turns to overtake one another. Idly staring at the writing in the back of the one I was following, I suddenly realised it said in big letters, ANTHEA. Presumably part of the name of the company, but in case it was a Message from Heaven I prayed for you.
Glad all is well, love and prayers, Pat and family.
October 19, 2006 at 1:25 pm
Ever since a friend (who knows you both) told me about your accident and all that has been as a consequence, I’ve been checking most days to read of and to pray for Anthea’s progress. Each time I look at your photograph I feel I have met her in the past, but from what my friend says, I don’t think that is possible.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go slowly forward and endeavour to regain some semblance of normality. All of you must be exhausted, but will be strengthened by each other, your family and friends, the medical staff, and the prayer and positive thoughts of many people you have never met.
My very best wishes to Anthea for as complete a recovery as possible and to you all as you come to terms with what has happened and begin to rebuild your lives.
Adrienne
October 19, 2006 at 2:40 pm
Deareste Anthea and MIke,
Praise God for all His love and healing coming your way. The first thing we do each day is check this website. Being so far away we are so grateful to check in on your progress this way. We check at least 4 times a day and it really helps us know how to pray, and to feel so encouraged. I am sure the blessings of your family mean more than words can say.
Sending you a very big email hug, wishing we could deliever it in person.
We love you more than you know.
Dan and Jan
October 19, 2006 at 2:41 pm
Where is spell check when I need it. SMILE!!!
October 19, 2006 at 4:30 pm
Dear Anthea
I have been keeping up to date with your progress and am so pleased to continue to see improvements every day.
May you and your family have a strong sense of the everlasting arms of God holding you all throughout your recovery.
With love
Sarah
October 19, 2006 at 4:42 pm
Dear Mike and Anthea We are so pleased to have your updates.We are continuing to hold you in our love and prayers. We feel encouraged by what we read of you both. Mike – please don’t try and do too much too soon. we know how tempting that would be for you to pick up the threads of diocesan work before you should. You know and God knows how much you need to recover from this trauma. He will ensure that others take the strain until it is right to get involved. Sermon over!! with love in Jesus-D&J
October 19, 2006 at 5:17 pm
Away earlier this week (work!) but encouraged to visit the blog today and learn of progress. Will be away for a week (and web will be inaccessible) on holiday from saturday. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope when I return to read of continuing progress. God bless.
October 19, 2006 at 5:29 pm
Dear Mike & Anthea,
It is good to be informed each day of Anthea’s progress, thank you, Oliver. We are so grateful to God that the operation went well and Anthea has had 2 good night’s sleep. We continue to pray each day and especially tonight at our Cell Group. I am sure that “nothing will separate you (all) from the love of Christ” and this message comes with our love and prayers to you all. Robin & Margaret x
October 19, 2006 at 5:31 pm
So glad to read the news and that Alexa has returned to be with you and Charis will be with you for Half-Term. Everyone at St. Leonard’s is praying and we think of you often and many are asking about your progress wherever I go. You are all much loved here, we thank God for you and lift you to our Living Saviour at every opportunity. With love, Ray and Celia and family
October 19, 2006 at 9:30 pm
We were privileged to work with Mike and Anthea when they were with us at St Mary Magdalen Addicsombe (Croydon). We are thinking and praying for you at this time, as is the Church here, where Mike served one of his first curacies.God Bless and a speedy recovery..
October 20, 2006 at 12:22 pm
We continually think of you all while we are in Spain, and keeping up with your news via Adela´s computer.
We praise the Lord that Anthea continues to make progress, and that you are all able to support each other so closely.
Love,
Red & Terry
November 6, 2006 at 4:38 pm
Dear Mike, Anthea and family,
Anthea is in our constant prayers, especially today, as are all of you to know His incomparable peace and comfort. As our prayers are with Anthea for the Lord to knit her heck back together, we pray that he surgeons will be the Lord’s instruments of healing through this necessary procedure.
May His love and grace be yours,
Dan and Jan