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Further to the message I posted a week or so ago please see the followw-
up below

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On Sun, 04 Jan 1998 17:19:16 GMT, in uk.rec.caravanning you wrote:

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>To all who responded to my plea for help, a sincere thank you. I have
>passed your suggestions on to my son, Michael's father and I'm sure
>that amongst your many ideas, something will be suitable.
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>Once again, thank you all

Whilst my initial call for help was only incidental to caravanning, I
received so many replies that now I feel it incumbent on me to let
those respondents know how things went.

My grandson Michael had his operation on Thursday last. He was
actually in the theatre for 6 hours. He was transferred to the
Intensive Care Unit where he remained only for a matter of hours.

The folowing day, he was transferred to the general ward with some of
the 30 tubes and wires etc., which entered his little body from
literally  his toes up to his head,  having been removed.

Yesterday, my elder son and his family paid Michael a visit and found
quite amazing progress had been made. Many more of the tubes/wires had
been taken out and he was sitting up and taking interest in his
visitors and the presents they had brought for him.

Today, my wife and I went down (with a few more gifts and 'get well'
cards from his sister and brother). Michael was sitting up watching
Jurassic Park on the video. He demonstrated how he could now walk,
although rather tentatively, and seemed almost like his old self. His
progress has been simply astonising. There is even talk of him being
allowed home next Wednesday if he continues at this rate.

As for his Mum and Dad, there was no accommodation available but the
Hospital provided them with a couple of camp beds so they have been
able to get a bit of 'head down'. From what I've been able to make
out, sustenance has come in the form of sandwiches from a Tesco store
literally on the other side of the road.

The staff and equipment at the Hospital appear to have been superb and
adequate, the building though is dire. Seemingly, they are hoping to
transfer to the old Birmingham General Hospital which is being
converted and which is said to be ready in March......or
April..........or June............or next September depending on ho
one tallks to.

Once again, many many thanks to all those who replied to my original
cry for help with numerous helpful suggestions and loads of good
wishes. The latter certainly seems to have had beneficial effects.

Very sincerely,

Tim


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