Good Evening all. Shawna had another beautiful day outside. I arrived this morning and Doug was working her physio. She is developing more and more ability to control her muscles on her left and right side. The physio therapist is extremely pleased with her progress especially with certain muscle groups which are hard to control on command but Shawna is managing and slowly improving. They dressed her appropriately for an outing today and I took her to the soccer tournament in Smithville. She watched Darryl and AJ's team(Attercliffe) beat the opposing team 2-nil. At first we were a bit aprehensive about flying soccer balls but nothing even came close to her. It was a beautiful time with her teammates as she clutched a spare jersey while watching the game. Shawna manages pretty well inside the rear loading wheelchair van. She can keep her head very immobile and not slipping from side to side. It's a bit of a bumpy ride and you have to be careful of the route you choose with regards to road condition.
Tomorrow we hope to bring Shawna to the afternoon church service in Attercliffe, so she may be able to worship again with her brothers and sisters there and be able to hear the singing and preaching in her church again. It is amazing that our God has blessed her so richly that she may be able to do this again. We are so very thankful for His covenantal grace and fulfilling of the rich promises that He has given us. May you all have a blessed day of praise and worship. Al and Deb
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Sounds like you had a very busy day today.It is great that you can start taking her out. I am sure that this is very good therapy for Shawna.We pray that the Lord will give you what you need to be able to care for her.You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Arie and Lois Muis and family
We hope and pray that you may all have a wonderful and richly blessed Sunday together. We continue to pray for Shawna and each of you.
Tim and Elly and family
What joy to hear that Shawna can again attend worship services,wishing you all the Lord's blessing, and Thanking Him for all He has given to Shawna and you her family.
All Praise and Thanks To God.
Glad to hear the improvements in Shawna's progress are coming together. Bay Front is a beautiful Park.
Cindy Bos ( Smithville)
Wow!
Praise,my soul, the King of heaven
to his feet tthy tribute bring
ransomed, healed, restored,forgiven
evermore his praises sing;
Halleluja, halleluja !
Praise the everlasting King.
This is what we sang to day in church and this is what we feel when we read your up-dates all the time. And now the last one from saterday. It is great what is happening with Shawna, going to the church !!!! God bless you all !!
The ooms + tantes from Holland,
+ our children.
What an improvment it is to
see Shawna being able to
attend worship services
in Attercliffe. It is truly
amazing to see Shawna recovering
so much. We thank the Lord
for everything which he has
blessed you guys, and the
family & Darryl. We pray more
healing in these months to come.
Love,
Kristen Buist
Happy Father's Day Al! What a beautiful way to spend it! You are all always in our thoughts and prayers.
The Watson's
We heard yesterday from my mom (who was trying so desperately to tell us between her tears and speech problem) that Shawna had attended church yesterday. What a blessing from our Heavenly Father that after so long she could once again be a part of the communion of saints!!! Whatever she did or did not understand dosen't matter she was still in the house of the Lord along with all the saints who have sent up so many prayers for her and continue to do so!! What an afternoon of mixed emotions it must have been. But thanks and praise be to God for His unconditional love and care for His children!! May He be praised and glorified for His abundance of blessings to us His children. May He continue to give you all strenght and courage to take care of Shawna each new day. With thoughts and prayers ,
Arnold and Anita Hulzebosch and family.
Dear Al & Debbie & family & Darryl,
Yes, it was truly wonderful to have Shawna worship with us again. It was definitely a "Special Sunday" for you as family, and also for us as congregation.
We hope and pray there will be many more!!
Ike & Heather Groenwold
Anna, Scott, Andrew & Ryan
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