Jan/01/10 (From William Pratney, Winkie’s son) I'm writing this early Saturday morning (Jan. 2), but wanted to say that we had a good day yesterday. Every day, it seems, God provides for us in new ways. Yesterday Dwane and Jenny Newport (and their son) from His Way Church came, bringing my 94-year-old grandfather (who they have helped take care of [...]
Jan/01/10 (From William Pratney, Winkie’s son) Hi everyone. I just thought I'd post something Winkie had written prior to Christmas, last year. It was written and given to me, so it is personal, but due to its rich content, I think some of you may be able to appreciate it as well, and see that the bulk of it could [...]
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 [...]
Jan/03/09 FINALLY ONE OF THE FATHERS Two days in June – 16-18, 2008 - will remain special to me for the rest of my life. I was deeply honored to be part of a historical gathering of seven spiritual leaders assembled for the first time together to capture some of the combined investment the Lord has made in our lives [...]
