We finally got a rough estimate on when we might be able to leave. Dr. Lim came by this morning and said he thinks Winkie should be able to leave on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week (May 15th or 16th). Assuming Winkie is able to and well enough, we should be in New Zealand by May 18th. His condition? Well, he’ll have to travel with his stitches, but he’s okay with that (ready to go home, I think). He’s had a rash or something that’s developed on his lower legs- red dots all over – don’t know what it is – but Dr. Lim’s arranging for a dermatologist to see him (he believes it’s something other than a rash or allergic reaction). Also, Winkie’s left hand continues to be a concern for him, as he still cannot write well yet, and experiences quite noticeable shaking in it when attempting to use it. We showed this to Dr. Lim and he said he would also arrange for a neurologist to see him. Winkie is still under observation. He is still getting X-rays, blood tests, and they’re still trying to monitor his temperature and blood pressure. Dr. Lim is concerned (nothing to be alarmed at, just trying to be prudent) with Winkie’s bowel condition. We found out that this is the reason for the continuing X-rays. Winkie sleeps now as I write this. Mom and I are about to take him out for a walk. I look forwards to walking the shore of our beach in New Zealand. Thanks to everyone who prayed prayers of faith for him. He is alive! And he’s making a marvelous recovery. I never could have guessed that leaving with a medical outreach missions team for Africa over a month ago (as a videographer and A/V technician) would have resulted in me having to come to South Korea, Asia, to attend the bedside of a father in serious condition. And now I go to New Zealand, also a place that wasn’t on my schedule- but I guess it was on God’s. Good thing I came prepared!” William Pratney Posted by Israel Anderson