Heidi - June 12 - Some More
Dear Friends
I cannot sleep so thought I would write another update for the many many people who have asked for them.
Our daughter Kellie arrived safely in the early hours of yesterday morning and we headed off to the hospital. We were surprised and excited when we arrived, to see Heidi half sitting up in bed without the ventilator on, hair washed (it had not been washed for 3 weeks ugh!) and smiling. She was very pleased to see her sister and we had a lovely morning together, chatting, laughing and spoiling her in every way we could think of.
Her blood is improving and hopefully no more “plasma exchanges” needed, today’s blood test will tell. Her kidneys are still not functioning properly and she will need four more units of blood today as her count is very low again. Once the blood and kidneys are okay, then the doctors can start investigating what other damage has been done to her poor ravaged body.
Dr Su and Dr Hapad have both said that it is truly a miracle that she has survived and Dr Su told her that only God could have intervened in this case as there was very little chance that science could have saved her. Our prayers have been answered! Thankyou, to the hundreds of people who have prayed for her constantly and continue to do so as she is a long way from being out of the woods yet and will be in Coronary Care Unit for at least another week and then, who knows.
A book could be written about this journey and it would take me pages to tell you of the amazing things that have transpired over the last couple of weeks.
We continue to be amazed at the support we are receiving from strangers in this country. Offers of accommodation, vehicles, dinners, touring, flowers, cards from people who see us visit every day, offers of MP3’s for Heidi, transport. It floods in! There are around 15 churches in Johannesburg that are praying for her.
Must sign off now.
With love to you all
Ronny (Michael and Kellie)
