Melissa and I have just arrived home from Glasgow. We are tired and slightly confused.
John and Susan Sykes flew in yesterday for the sole purpose of visiting Colin and his family.
Not a small adventure, as the flew in from Tampa, over Newark, so a long haul flight. They then braved the M8 with Les, probably more of an adventure to those that use this motorway.
I was so pleased to see them, all were emotional, tears and hugs. Susan and I sat for a long time while John and Les sat with Colin. They go home tomorrow so really a flying visit. But it was appreciated more than they will ever know.
As they were getting ready to go east, Colin's consultant came up the corridor. At the back of my guests she was smiling and wiggling her fingers. I smiled. She continued to smile at me and wiggle her fingers. Eventually I said..."Are you alright Dr Purcell?" Believing our consultant to have slightly lost the plot, as she was continually wiggling her fingers at us? She looked at me slightly blank and then said "Great news about Colin moving his fingers?!"
What???????? He had never said a word? Tears flowed again.
John and Susan left with "your our good luck charm". ringing in their ears.
Colin of course was then cross examined. But was too busy breathing to be bothered. So, we know that he has moved his fingers? He has told us about his thumb now! But whether or not it was just one finger, or two or all 10 we shall have to wait and ask Dr Purcell tomorrow. But...WE will find out!!!
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Hi Charlotte, It was a fantastic parting gift to hear the consultant tell us about Colin wiggling his fingers. Both John and Susan were delighted to have been able to visit Colin, and to see yourself and Melissa. We are all hopeful that this is another sign of continuous improvement!! Thinking of you all as always.
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I read this every day without fail, and look forward to good news like this. Glad everything went well with the visitors and the great news they had to take home. Keep it coming, thats all I can say.
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Fantastic news! Lets hope the brick wall is now far behind you and that you will all get the break you deserve. We all know if anyone can beat this it is Colin.
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Terrific news. Like Gillian, I read the blog every day and I know the boys look at it as well and its news like this that we hope for every time we log on. All best wishes, Jim.
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