19th May update

Dear all,

Just a little update with photo of Gale and Marge saying goodbye. Graham has had to be in bed the last 3 days and has a few more to go, as some pressure sores were developing. Though this feels like a set back, he has been without his collar for these days and it is so nice for him to be able to move his head without the restrictions of the collar.

We went in yesterday for the final visit. Though he was in bed, he seemed quite chipper. He did a couple of MP3 messages and was able to speak smoothly and freely without the restricting collar. That was nice. Of course it was a rather sad goodbye but we are all hoping Graham will be back in the States by the end of the summer and then his mum and cousin and other relatives and friends will all be able to see him and visit with him.

Progress really has been good over these months and it is still early days. I personally believe Graham has every chance of regaining the use of his hands, and eventually even the use of his legs. The brain is miraculous and can rewire the body and I am counting on that!

Marge and Gale have enjoyed their 2 weeks here. We went out yesterday for some final souvenir shopping and for a pub lunch at the Roundhay Fox near the Canal Gardens, which we walked through after lunch.

Thank you all again for your continuing support and help. It is good to know Graham has so many friends and loved ones who will be there when he arrives to help him through the transition from here to there, and then into the community.

Kind regards,
Linda