Today I am happy to report that Zahava’s progress continues in a positive direction. She is now awake the entire day and we spend much of the time making jokes and laughing with her, which is wonderful. She still cannot talk due to the trachy in her throat, but she can communicate a lot using her face and head for many non-verbal expressions.
Her swallow is continuing to improve and we hope that eventually she will be able to have the trachy removed and can begin the process of rehabilitating her voice and eating food again (at the moment she eats through a tube in her stomach).
Zahava is slowly regaining some movement in the right side of her body, while the left side remains very active and continues to improve as she gains more specific control over her leg, arm and hand. Every day the physio works on her strength to move towards sitting, standing and eventually walking again.
We still have a long way to go but have high hopes that the current progress forwards will continue. It remains challenging while in hospital as Zahava requires constant help and medications, so we appreciate the prayers and well wishes continuing to help us get closer to bringing her home one day.
Thank you again for your love and thoughts,
Yaro and Phil
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I’m so sorry to hear this has happened, and i understand what its like. My thoughts and wishes are with you Yaro (and Phil whom I don’t know), …. all the best in moving forwards, Keep us updated, Megan (from Adelaide)
This is really good news, Zahava sounds like a real fighter x
That is great news.
She is lucky to have you by her side.
Please give Zahava our love and best wishes, Billie and Denis
Praying, praying, praying…Love every moment with each other. Your strength and courage is an inspiration to everyone.
Glad to hear she is in good spirits. Praying for a complete recovery in the name of Jesus!
Great News, Yaro!
Of course if will take a while but I am sure your mum will recover faster than you think!
Give your mum my love! You are all in my prayers! Keep strong!
Yoan
Great news!
These sound like great improvements.
Please pass on my love to Zahava.
Debbie
Hello Zahava,
you are climbing your way out of this quicksand hole.
You are showing amazing strength and will.
I am now an AIN (assistant in nursing) and when you
get out of hospital, it would be my privelege to help you in that interim period.
I am so happy to hear that Zahava is improving so well. I know Zahava will fight with all her might. My prayers and well wishes are with you all.
i am so happy to hear this. lets hope she an one day make it back to aipc training.
I am so pleased to hear that Zahava is making such great progress. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting Z!
Anda
I am sorry to hear of Zahava’s illness. I am thinking of you all at this time and will continue to read of her progress.
My impression of her, from attending her seminars, is that she is a strong woman with a good sense of humour – this will get her through!
I am so happy to hear that Zahava is getting better!
My best wishes Zahava!
Hi Zahava – Gr8 news to hear ur on the road to recovery. UR very much loved and missed amongst your peers and students. Keep taking one step at a time and rest when u need to. Blessings to you. With Love Leanne x0
I really hope Zahava makes a full recovery for herself, her family and the students who just love her. Keep up the great recovery Zahava.
You are an amazing, inspirational woman and have helped many of us achieve our dreams through your wisdom and support. Very best wishes for a full recovery Zahava.
Great news.
Please let Zahava know that I am thinking of her and wishing her well. I will be back in Brisbane mid November. Love to you all.
That’s wonderful news. My love to Zahava – keep it up – and all good wishes to you and Phil.
What good news, Yaro! I have to agree — your Mom sounds like a fighter and like she’s got lots of heart to get through this. Continuing to send Zahava, you, and your brother many good thoughts and prayers. Keep healing, Zahava. You’re on your way!
Loving thoughts and prayers for a full recovery to an amazing and inspirational woman who has shared much wisdom with others. Best wishes, Karin
Hi, I have only just learned the news. I last spoke to Zahava before she went to Canada earlier this year. I haven’t had the internet for a few months, so hadn’t been in touch. I was wondering why Zahava hadn’t replied to the email I sent her earlier this week, and when I checked her website I discovered what had happened. Zahava was my assessor for Life Coaching and has given me so much support both with life coaching and personal difficulties. She is a very special person. My thoughts and prayers are with her, and with both of you.
Lynn from Tasmania.
So good to hear of this progress, slowly slowly wins the race. You are all in my prayers and thoughts love Gail xx