This afternoon Anthea and I went to see the Consultant responsible for the ongoing management of her neck injury. Regular visitors to the blog will know that she had the ‘halo’ contraption removed in December and it was replaced with a stiff collar. After close scrutiny of an X ray taken today she now has the collar off and for the first time for a very long time is supporting the weight of her neck on her own, and more importantly she looks and feels more like normal. We have been given the all clear to take a short holiday in Spain in February, which is great!
There was a little anxiety about the increased intensity of pins and needles in her right (undamaged) hand and so the Consultant has asked that she have an MRI scan just to be sure that there is nothing untoward causing this. She will also have some tests which will reveal the extent of any nerve damage caused by the velocity of the intital impact.
All in all, however, today feels like a step forward. There is even some talk of her being able to resume swimming in the near future. I thought that those of you who are concerned would appreciate the latest news. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and your concern.
January 22, 2007 at 9:49 pm
I’ve been following Anthea’s progress ever since we passed your horrific accident back in October, on our way to Bristol.
It is wonderful to see God’s healing power at work as weeks and months go by.
Someone told me that when the enemy throws everything he’s got at you,it’s because he knows you are in line for great blessing.
I pray that this may be true for you both and that you will be richly blessed in every way.
Praying that you will get to Spain in Feb. God bless -Pat
January 22, 2007 at 10:15 pm
I was praying for Anthea specificaly about having the collar off today, so very glad prayers have been answered. This looks more like a leap than a step! I hope now she will be able to move more normally everything else will settle down and will pray the MRI and tests will be done soon.
January 23, 2007 at 4:19 pm
Hi Mike and Anthea,
So glad to see the progress and hope you have a happy and peaceful holiday.
We still miss you and yours in Bucks.
Love,
Ken and Nancie Ross
January 23, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Hi Mike and Anthea, We have been thinking about you two and sending all our liove to you both. “Things” seem to be improving and we are so pleased to hear that Anthea is on the road to recovery.
I have recently had a weeks “break” in hospital for steroid treament and I would love to tell you what happened when I got up to go the loo, and suddenly found that I could walk. (God’s love is very real)
and I waked down to the nurses section and became like a little child again,. which is not surprising after 4 years of not being able to walk. I feel very much that He wants to have us look on the very simple but very important sides of life through a “babies” eyes. “I can walk !!” Yes – it is up and down at the moment after returning home but it is wonderful to think how much I can share this with Anthea and you – Mike.
January 27, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Both John and I are holding you in our prayers. We hope that all this good progress continues -and that you both have a well deserved rest in the sunshine in February.
If Anthea needs someone to go swimming with, I’m only too happy. Christmas has seen a disastrous effect on my nether regions which needs to be removed post haste!!!! (Vron)