Sunday (day 199)

Good morning all. We have been so blessed by God's favour. The staples for Shawnas plate reinsertion were taken out on Monday and the incision has healed beautifully and can hardly be seen without a very close inspection. The nurses and staff continually are amazed at the results of the reinsertion as the bone ridge cannot be seen. They claim its one of the best works they've seen. We thank Dr. Wells and his staff for all they've done. She has smiled very much and to the point we thought she was laughing. Sure enough. She has developed a laugh complete with shoulder shakes. What a blessing! To be able to laugh in the presence of all that has happened to her is an amazing blessing we have received from God's hand. She attended Will and Katies wedding as a bridesmaid and refused to sleep between pictures at McMaster U and the ceremony. It was a very beautiful day. Her physiotherapist, Chantelle voluntered to take care of her the whole day and was faithfully with her the whole time. She monitored constantly on Shawnas contidition if she was showing signs of distress, but all was well. We didn't get her back to Cedoke till 1.00 am and she was still wide awake and smiling away! We thought she would be wiped the next day but for a few cat naps at the usual time she maintained her physio schedule with sitting, leaning on either arm, standing and biking. Simply amazing the level of endurance and determination that she has been given. We are thankful. Another result from her stay at the General is that they have checked and double checked that there is confimed no blood supply obstruction to her right leg. Everything is good and no further operation will be required. There has been further work with her swallowing and a scope will be done to determine if anything is going into her lungs silently. If this shows to be good they will feed her yogurt and applesauce. The team is being assembled for her home care as that day draws closer for her to go home. They have meetings scheduled with the team at Chedoke to carry on with their plan and objectives. We continue to be strengthened by our Father and rely solely on him for our needs. Thankyou for your prayers and support. Al and Deb