Saturday 28 October 2017

Still in Brisbane

Sorry for the lack of updates, but not much is happening! Joshua and I (Daniel) are still in Brisbane waiting for clearance to depart. We went and saw the doctor on Friday and for bloods and 'line care'. He is pleased with progress and predicts we should be able to go home the week after next, which will be VERY nice! I think our hearts have grown fond enough for now, and we are quite ready to end this absence...

So in the meantime, I am working and being a 'house-father', and Joshua is mostly eating, watching and working on his various craft projects. After our hospital trip yesterday we wandered down to South Bank and got 'The Donald Trump' from Burger Urge. Joshua has had his eye on it for the last couple of months. It almost defeated us, but we managed to subdue it between us in the end...




The good (mostly) news is that our consultant is happy for Josh to have his monthly follow-up appointments (for the next year) in Cairns. He will have the usual chest x-ray and ultrasound, and the results will go down to Brisbane. So our understanding is that we won't have to come to Brisbane ourselves unless the tests show something untoward - which our doctor doesn't expect. So that is convenient - although Joshua is a bit disappointed that the government won't be paying for him to come and have some holiday time in Brisbane while he is well...

4 comments:

  1. Glad you have an appetite Josh! Will the central line be removed before you return to Cairns? Praying lots for you all. Guy x

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  2. It's been good to be able to pass on good news at SOBC to those who aren't connected to the internet or your blog. We like starting some of our services with food. Maybe this picture (or an actual Trump burger)... or maybe we'll stick to cakes and pastries. Very pleased with continued progress though. Bless you all in this last bit of waiting in Brisbane.
    Steve

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  3. Praise God for this great news. We have been following and praying along with the news and our hearts have gone out to you. Our prayers are that as you continue to walk honestly and faithfully with God through this as a family, that you may be strengthened in love for each other and for God.

    The Burger looks something else. Just pleased to know that "Donald Trump" has now been disposed of.

    Ant, Mel, Ethan and Elana

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  4. Good news guys, thoughts and prayers with you all as always,

    God Bless, The Benfords.

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