One Heart - - - One Mind !

E nga poupou paetara,
E nga papa o te wao nui a Tane !!

A thought occurred to me yesterday afternoon that we should FAST as a family. The purpose was to progress the recovery of our Father. So, i galvanized the kids in readiness. Then i thought i would contact the whole whanau and let them know what we were doing - as it turned out, we managed to get a hold of most of the whanau to let them all know that we were having karakia/whakamoemiti/prayer at 7pm - - - ONE HEART & ONE MIND ! !


I wanted my brothers to know that they were not alone in their bedside vigil - i wanted them to know that the family were joined together in One Heart & One Mind in karakia/whakamoemiti and prayer to help with Dad's recovery!!

I am so grateful for all of you!!

Chloe: "Hey thats a good idea, i'll be doing karakia often when i have a quiet moment, good stuff"

Chloe: "yes, the more we agree together on the progress of koro the stronger our voice is"

Jon: "Kia ora cuz be thinking of you, Aroha"

Marina: "Thnking of you all, xx"

Aunty Harriet: "We will have whakamoemiti as well"

Johnjohn: "Choice"


Once we finished karakia, i rang the hospital for an update and spoke to Leah the nurse in charge:

• They did not feel that Dad was ready to have the ventilator removed
• So, his breathing is still being assisted
• He is on a reduced level of medication to help with his blood pressure
  
• Blood gas test -to determine the levels of oxygen in his blood (must ask more about this)
• Noticeable secretions - must ask more
• sedated, sleeping well - appears to be stable

Then i rang Whakararangi - they are pleased with the level of care from the nursing staff - especially Leah and the previous shift nurse Anna

Mauri ora
Hauiti