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PROGRESS REPORTS

25 Nov 07  - My mother came to see me bringing me a packet of chips and an easter egg (my favorites), but I never showed her any signs of recognition, and I was once again just walking around aimlessly.  As the social worker has advised my mom, I have been through so much in two years that it will take about 3-6 months before I feel settled again, and can perhaps return to being myself.  Everything is so new and I have to get used to everything and I am feeling so insecure!

Feb 2008 update - Mom and Dad came to see me and I was so happy.  I am starting to put on weight now and my face is not so sunken in anymore.  I am able to smile and even say a couple of words.  Although the psychologist thinks I will never get back to the same status as I was before these incidents, my parents hold on to the belief that God will heal me in His time, so I will also remain positive.  I am much happier now as I have a nice routine which I have adapted well too. Thanks for your prayers I am feeling them so please do not stop.

March 2008 report - My sister and my mother visited me for Easter.  I could not wait to get my easter eggs and my hot cross bun which I gulped down without thinking.  I used to love coca-cola so much that when I saw the tin I got this big smile on my face when my mommy gave it to me.  I did not show very much more emotion than this.  I am still very thin, and did not speak at all.  The school cut my hair very short so I look a bit different.  My mommy tried very hard to take some photo's of me, but no matter what she did, I absolutely hate the camera and managed to turn away in the nick of time so you could not really see my face to well.  Anyway, my sister managed to trick me while I was getting easter treats from my mom, so you can see the photo's of how I look like now. I have been moved to another dormitory now which is much warmer, and have new bed linen which looks really nice.  Anyway, till next time, please carry on praying for us and my friends at Woodside Sanctuary.

Oh my mommy has started making small lap or crib quilts so when you have some-one suffering, in pain or you need a memory of some-one special, you can contact her, and she will make you one.  Check out the product page.  You can make this into a special memory. This can be for a picture frame or a cushion too. It is comforting.

30 April 2008 - I love eating chips and of course I scoffed the whole packet while my mommy and sister looked on.  I do not talk yet so they just watch me. Mom tries to love me and kiss my neck, but I am careful not to like it too much. She likes to pinch a kiss when I am not looking.  Secretly I like it, but I won't tell her that.  I sometimes get this little smile on my face when she does that but I try look away so she can't see it.  

18 July 2008 - I am not feeling well.  My matron feels I am looking pale and withdrawn.  When my parents came to see me two weeks ago they were also concerned.  I look weak and very nervous again.  My mommy asked the neurologist and he prescribed medication for my nerves.  We hope this helps me.  My mommy feels I should be feeling more settled in my new home now as it has been 7 months since hospital.  I am still walking with difficulty and have fallen badly hitting my head needing stitches just above my eyebrow.  I was taken to the doctor today, but they gave me a clean bill of health.  Mommy is praying for me to recover.  Please help her pray too.  Thanks!

30 July 2008 - I am so happy - it is my 19th birthday on the 4th August and my mommy is coming to fetch me on the 3rd.  I am going to have a party with my favorite chocolate cake, chips and cool drink.  I will be on a holiday so my mommy can see if I am progressing.  I cant wait to see my sister and my 2 daschund puppies.  One of them is called "Bumpy Dog".  He was named after Noddy's favorite dog.  The mommy dog is called Sandy as she loves to dig in the sand.  We also have a cat Tessie (Bear) who is also named from the Noddy movie.  She is about 10 years old now but I love her.  Mommy cant believe I am 19 already - time flies!

4th August 08 - My birthday wasn't what we were expecting.  Mommy and daddy were heartbroken when they saw me. In 3 weeks I have lost so much weight I am down to 40 kg - and look like my photo's above when I was out of hospital.  So they rushed me off to the doctor for help.  He took some tubes of blood although I fought him all the way, as I was so scared.  But my mommy held my arm really tight and daddy made me look at him so the doctor could take some blood.  We wait now for results and pray that God will allow them to find a cure or a reason for my extreme weight loss.  I am eating plenty of food so it is definitely not that.  I did have some of my favorite cookies though.  Barney cup cakes - look at me scoff them down! 

Well, the blood tests showed my medication has been too strong for me and I lack some nutrients in my body.  Mommy has bought me extra meal supplements and extra snacks so I am given this daily.  I have put on 4 kg in 10 days so things are getting better. Mommy will be monitoring my progress every week.  She is trying to raise support for us by giving each of us our very own soccer ball!  WOW that will be so cool.  Although we cannot play soccer, we love to throw and catch the ball, roll it and it helps to stimulate us.  We need 30 balls so we would appreciate your help. If you can please email her.  With the help of donations, she has donated a box of toys for us as we have none.  If you have anything we can play with we welcome it.

19 October 2008 -  So far we have 10 soccer balls.  They are so... cooll! It is great to have something to touch, stimulate and enjoy.  My mom was so excited to see me.  I have maintained 50 kg in weight and guess what - I am standing up straight now and am walking better too.  My Granny came to see me too and I gave her such a nice smile, that my mommy cried.  She was so excited to see me recognize my gran and I ate my sweets nicely too.  I think I am feeling much better now mommy remarked on how the colour in my face has improved.  Praise God for hearing our prayers and touching me with His everlasting love.  AND thank you all for your prayers.

27 October 2008 - We received soccer balls today.  I was so excited and so was my friends.  We all had such fun.  Check me out.

25 December 2008 - Home for holidays 

I have picked up 10 kg isnt that just great!  I am smiling and happy.  I am looking much better and I had an awesome time at home.  Just look at me now.  Of course I cannot put my soccer ball down!

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