General Chat

Hoping that Ilonka and her family managed to have some time together for christmas day, I'm sure that during times of quiet reflection they will all endure a miriad of emotions , and have so many questions running through their heads, my best advice will be just take each day as it comes. sure their will be adaptations to be made both to their home and their lifestyle, but they will evolve naturally throughout the recovery period.
Sending much love to the family, especially Dad who must have his hands full with the two youngsters to look after at the moment, but i'm sure they will have great words of wisdom and comfort for him, and plenty of hugs too xxx

Still thinking of her, here's hoping she is home for her little one's birthday as hoped.

Good to hear the news that Ilonka may be home in time for her little lad's birthday, her children have birthdays either side of Christmas, what an expensive time for them!

I am sure that date will urge Ilonka on to recover as well as she can as soon as she can and things will progress from there. She sounds a strong lady to be a captain of a boat so I am sure she can beat this setback and get life back on track very soon.

Have been thinking about her, and you too Joyce.

Hi JP hope you had a nice Christmas

Lizxx

Am still sending masses of prayers and love to all, especially mommy and kiddies xxx

Ilonka is doing ok ,yesterday her hubby Peter went in to the hospital with the children and her Dad and brother and sister,and docter told them if all goes well she will be home in January in time for her little boys 4th birthday so.
Ilonka here wishing you quick recovery and you will soon be back with your family, so its so far so good
Love Joyce en Janxxx

Been thinking about Ilonka, she must be so sad to be missing all their usual Christmas preparations with the family. I hope she will be in less pain now and that her wound heals well so she can get that new leg and get mobile again.

Positive thoughts for her and all her family.

Hope you are ok Joyce, have a nice Christmas, talk to you as soon as I get the opportunity

Love
Lizxx

Hello Joyce and Jan, and extra special thoughts for Ilonka and her family.

I hope that her pain is sonn bought under control and that her family can see her every day till she comes home.
Tess

Still thinking of the poor girl and the family Joyce.

DearJoyce we continue to support the family in this horrible tragedy. Know we are here for YOu as well.
love
Mary

Thank you ladys i think it was just below the knee but will keep you inform how she goes along ,her little girl was 1yr old yesterday were not sure when she will be home
Izzy thank you for adding to this thread we have,nt spoke before but i did hear about your son how awful for him and the family,I hope he is coping alright such ayoung man to have that happen to him.my 18yr old grandaughter has just gone out there and my son is,nt very happy about it .but she said Dad i joined the army to do ajob and i have to go were we are sent,i send you my best wishes to your son and you and the family and if theres anything i can do to help just say
Jan has just said she will be in hospital for three weeks and then 3mths of physio and when its healed they will fit false leg so she wont be home for xmas,but will let you all no how things go
Love Dutch en Jan en Familyxx

Hello Dutch...positive thoughts for Ilonka, l do hope the pain stops soon!!
Bless her!! I'm sure the children will except the situation no matter what.

Love jude xxxx

Morning Joyce, I don't think we have spoken before, but i felt i had to post on this thread, you may have heard about my 20 year old son Ash who was very badly hurt in Afghanistan in July this year, he has lost both his legs above the knee, and his thumb and some fingers on his left hand.
I have read about the awful accident that your relative has suffered, and i just wanted to let you know that despite the awfulness of the situation right now, things will improve, the modern technology that is available now means that amputees can lead an amazing fulfilling life. Things will be difficult, and some days she will feel very upset, but i know that her motherly instinct will help her to get up and about quickly and her children are young enough to be very accepting of their mummys new condition.
Please could you pass on our very best wishes from our whole family, and our wishes for them to remain strong and supportive to one another. May 2011 bring them fortune and happiness.

Healing thoughts for Ilonka. I hope her little ones can still enjoy their Christmas day, although they will be missing their mummy. Poor little souls must be so upset and confused and my heart goes out to them.
((((((((hugs )))))))) to the family and I hope they can all be together at some point over Christmas.

Cath xx

IIonka I am sending positive thoughts and prayers in your direction. I shall add you and your family to m daily quiet time
Bridget

How far up have they taken the leg off?

Hopefully the morphine ( or whatever they give her) will kick in soon.

Hopefully she'll be home in a day or two in a wheelchair, especially as its christmas

Ilonka has had her op shes in alot of pain but that is only understandable,wishing you make speedy recovery and are home soon with your family
Love Dutchxx

Thinking about llonka as she has her op, praying all goes well for her and her family, sending love and (((((((((((((( x ))))))))))))))

love Jean xx

Thank you all for your kind messages its her little ones birthday today mybe she can see Mummy before the op.Ilonka,s Dad and brother are travelling up there to be with her as i said early her mum can,t go as shes blind
Ilonka we are all thinking of you and your one strong lady you,ll get thru this with help of the family ,and my friends on here
Joyce en Jan en Familyxx

Positive and healing thoughts for Ilonka. Hope the surgery is successful and she makes a good recovery. (((((((hugs))))))) for her family.

Cath xx

Joyce, thinking about Ilonka today, hope all goes well, keep us posted and send her all our love

Hope you are ok now, nice to chat with you yesterday

Love
Lizxx