Posted: 5/28/2011 4:49:58 AM EDT
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and boring post ahead . It has been almost 5 years since Claire had her brain hemorrhage and stroke , well she has now been discharged from the Walton center with her last round of MRI scans looking great . the damage suffered can not and will not repair, ever , but with the help of so many members of the NHS , staff and support agencies she can now walk and even drive fine , speech and reading is still ongoing but is still getting better every day . I want to remind you all of some things that many just save the life of a loved one or even a stranger in the street. info from the NHS and i can tell you first hand that the fire in the brain analogy is true , time matters. please take the time to read the info on the site , we can never have to much knowledge . things that have helped us over the years . To start with we had alphabet flip books from the early leaning center ( a is for apple , b is for ball ) yes that is how bad it was , but with some luck all the parts of Claire's brain that hold and store info are fine only the parts that transfer that info are gone , so we have to make new roads to get the info in and out . things we use now that i find help are . text aloud will read text , emails or even web pages , great tool. propeller has lots of great exercises than help and are fun to do( i got some wrong  ).Speech and language therapy has been good and bad , depends who you get , the one we have now is great the last one , not so much . it as been a long hard 5 years and Claire getting cancer as well did not help but that looks to be sorted now as well . we get tested in life and how we react and deal with things is what makes us who we are , Claire has proved to me that she is a fighter and i am so proud of her . The NHS has been fantastic , when stuff needs to be done they forget about pay and working conditions and they just crack on and get it sorted , i love them all . please take the time to read the info in the NHS link , it may save a life and thanks to you lads for keeping me sane(ish) for the last 4 years thanks , john. |
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I think Tim nailed it.
From what you have told me over the last few years you are both incredible people. 
I'm really glad to hear that things are improving mate. Your dedication and support, and Claire's determination have been inspirational. I really look forward to you gettin the opportunity to join us for a shoot. 
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Glad things are on the up for you John, don't forget though I am sure Claire wouldn't be where she is today without your Guidance and support, it has been a long road and you have my respect. All the very best for the future to you both.  Can't say it any better Best wishes |
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Quoted: Quoted: thanks lads , you have all helped in a small way , you just don't know it Have the Doctors told her yet that she's a Scouser? we is from the wirral my good man , we is posh but to be fair , she has almost no accent now with starting over , some people told me they thought she was Spanish trying to speak English , i still sound like a cast member from Brookside  |
