Dec/31/09 Happy New Years! It's New Years Eve here in South Auckland, New Zealand. Winkie was discharged from Middlemore hospital late this afternoon. He is at home with us now, sleeping as I type.He is expected to be on medication for at least three months, something normally a natural health advocate such as he would never want to be. But [...]
Dec/29/09 (From William Pratney, Winkie’s son) Hi all! Thanks goes out to all the faithful in Christ Jesus that have been praying for Winkie at this time. After seeing some of the many emails that have been pouring in, I don't doubt that there are more than a few. Good news! Winkie seems to be making progress daily. Each day [...]
Dec/28/09 The doctor said that Winkie's making progress. I actually noticed it last night, as well. He referred to me as, "William" today, and Mom as Fae...a marked improvement to a few days ago.Tomorrow, we are told, he will be visited by a stroke specialist team. The doctor indicated that I should direct more specific questions to them. I am [...]
Dec/27/09 Hi all. Winkie has been transferred to the general ward. I stayed with him last night. They shifted him out of the adult day ward (next to emergency) around 3:00AM last night. Because he has a "superbug" i.e. ESBL, he has been given a room to himself, with two beds. However, because the bathroom is shared between his and [...]
Dec/25/09 Update from William Pratney, Winkie’s son. Doctors have decided not to take him to Auckland hospital. No surgery seems to be needed. He has just eaten a meal and they said his brain will probably fix itself. He will be kept in observation for 3 days. He contracted a superbug, so has been moved to a private room. Praise [...]
Dec/25/09 Update from William Pratney, Winkie’s son. CT scan results have confirmed an aneurysm on the brain. Part of the brain has bled and affected his memory. He is being transferred to Auckland Hospital neurophyiology unit. Your prayers are coveted at this time. Please share this with all your prayer networks as urgently as possible.
Dec/25/09 Winkie Pratney is in hospital in NZ. And we're not sure what the problem is. Possibly a stroke or spinal infection. He is in a bad way. Your prayers are coveted at this time.Please share this with all your prayer networks as urgently as possible.
Dec/22/09 2009 - US Odyssey Part 1 - California Roaming Our visit to the U.S. this year began when we entered Los Angeles in June at Harvest Rock, with many friends in this great church. I was embarrassed but deeply honored when visiting as a family to be asked by our friend Che Ahn if I would speak for them [...]
