Matthew 21:22

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.

A senior ENT doctor reviewed Priscilla and was unable to remove the tracheostomy tube. They are planning to put in a smaller one. If that does not work, they will do a CT scan of that area. Please pray that her functions from the neck up will improve rapidly, and the trachea tube will be removed soon. She is responding well to occupational and physiotherapy. They are teaching her to get off the bed to a wheelchair, hand/eye coordination, etc. Please pray fervently for her bodily function from the neck up. Thank you.

Update 1

Priscilla is in ENT now doing a check on her tracheostomy tube. Pray that the doctors can remove it.

Priscilla tired

Priscilla had Physio Therapy this morning, after which she was tired and sleepy. She had a few visitors. But ComaAT went on as usual. She was quite responsive, even in her tiredness.

Priscilla Sees

Latest from Peter: Yesterday (Wed 25/4) I can definitely say that Priscilla can see because her eyes blinked whenever you move object or hands near her eyes. Praise the Lord! We still proceed with the light therapy until she can perfectly track the light, right/left, etc. The color cards and photos can definitely be intoduced now.
(He is working on a hard copy set of colors for us.) If anyone can down load them to a lap top would be even better as it can store more and is very vibrant. Thanks so much to those who have added your comments after your visit! Keep it up!

Priscilla Arises

This week most of us arrived at the Ward to find Priscilla siitting in a chair! This is great progress as it requires greater muscle control. She has even expressed that she is ready to walk out of the hospital (to run away from all of us, our pokes and flashes). But be assured this is a good thing. She has much desire to be well and lets do our part diligently and lovingly. Along with our continual prayers ...

Pray that the throat area will heal, so she can swallow and trach can be removed, that she will be encouraged every day, she will experience God's grace and mercy.

2 Cor 9:12-13 "This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God ..."

We are all on a journey of Faith!

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Remarkable Things

Celene and Janet found Priscilla very awake this morning! Tks Prayer Chain for praying! She seemed to be waiting for us. Her arms and legs move a lot now but she can "obey" instructions to put them down very well when we touch the part. (Remember our demo with Peter?)
We can really thank God for the 5 days of sessions so far. Any volunteers for Saturdays? Let Janet know. We will give her a Sabbath on Sunday.
Speaking of Sunday, we will meet again in the kindergarten classroom at 11:15 to teach each other what we have learned (especially for those who didn't have OJT with Peter). Others are welcome.
Let's continue to bring our sister to Jesus, as the friends did in Luke 5:17-26, and we will surely say like them "we have seen remarkable things today"!

OJT with PP

Today, PS and Margaret visited Pris. It was very, very reassuring to have on the job training with Peter Png. His demo and guidance helped a lot.

Most of the time, Pris was sleeping. She slept even while we went through the activities. But every now and then there were some movements and responses. And the beeper beeped loudly many, many times.

Just keep going ...

Scan and Review

Priscilla had a brain scan done yesterday. The team of doctors will review her case with Adrian today.

For the Helpers

Dear Sisters,

Please begin your visits this week. Peter is trying to arrange to meet each of you or have someone from his church, Faith Methodist, who is experienced to demo the first round with you. I found this really helpful.

Please confirm your day/time with me (Janet) if you have not done so. Try to work in pairs for now if you can. It would be easier on you and there would be a stand in should you fall sick. Also one can do the therapy while the other talks, prays or sings.

They seem to be feeding her on the half hour now ie. 10:30, 12:30. Please DO NOT do the mouth therapy right after the feed. Finish the rest of the therapy first and then go back to the mouth therapy later. For smell and taste therapy, please do only one of the options per session.

Our God Heals,
Janet
91595131 / 65670727

Monday
AM - Chwen
PM - Chow Ming, Nellie 4-6
Tuesday
AM - Janet
PM - Irene
Wednesday
AM - Hung Chuan, Jeanie
PM - Janita, Katherine 2-4
Thursday
AM - Margaret, PS
PM - Mary, Belinda, after 7pm Jean (2nd, 4th week)
Friday
AM - Celene, Karen Low
PM -
Eve Gina, Jean (1st, 3rd week of month)

Training - Coma Arousal Therapy

Mr Peter Png ran a training session in church on Sunday 15 April for us to learn how to help Priscilla.

Announcement

There was an announcement yesterday, over 1st & 2nd Service, that there will be a Coma Arousal Therapy Training on Friday (to minister to and benefit our dear sister, Priscilla). Please note that the training is now postponed to 15 April (Sun) 1-2pm at PPH.

Please contact Janet Yap (91595131) if you have any queries.

Peter Png, a trained therapist, from Faith Methodist Church, will share a series of routines/ activities to stimulate Priscilla's senses. This is meant to aid the brain in establishing new pathways to the body. These are simple and repeatable, such as smelling different things, listening to a variety of music/ radio sounds, light massage with brushes, etc. Peter has much experience to share and help us get our Team going. We hope individuals can commit a couple of hours a week to do the therapy on a regular basis.

Please pray

Doctor will try to close treky today for a while. Pray that she can breathe through her nose. No excess spitum. No damage to vocal cord. Please pray.