[Oe List ...] Brian Stanfield

[Isobel & Jim Bishop]

Hello Brian and Rhonda,

Thank you very much for taking the time to write to us about Brian's health 
and his journey.
We would like to ask you to give Jeanette a hug from us, and, as you to see 
fit; to send our warmest good wishes to dear Brian.
We are so glad to hear about Jeanette's niece coming over to suppport her.

Isobel and Jim.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BG Robins" <bgrobins at picknowl.com.au>
To: "OE@ wedgeblade.net" <OE at wedgeblade.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 10:47 AM
Subject: [Oe List ...] Brian Stanfield


Our colleagues, friends and loved ones in Australia and around the world,
A WORD ABOUT BRIAN STANFIELD:

Jeanette has asked me to write this.  She herself has demonstrated a most 
profound care for Brian over the last two weeks and has allowed herself to 
be thoroughly supported by the many emails that have flooded in from around 
the globe, some surprise visits, and a local 'cadre' who in many ways have 
offered support.  The sense of 'the family' in prayer have been very real to 
them both.

 Brian has been in the other world in the midst of this one for two weeks. 
During that time he suffered the most serious of many smaller strokes.  The 
Doctors and nursing staff of the Flinders Hospital have offered 
extraordinary care.  The doctors have done almost every test known to 
science, most of which has been most helpful.  However, they have had to 
admit that there was something quite mysterious about this patient (Jeanette 
has whimsically said, "As if we haven't always known that!")

 Last Friday, Jeanette was physically exhausted and decided to take the day 
off to recuperate leaving s small team of colleagues to sit by Brian 
throughout the day.  It was as if Brian said, "Well, if Jeanette can take 
the day off, so will I".  He slept a most peaceful sleep throughout the day 
and night.  Before Jeanette left for the hospital next morning, the staff 
rang to say that Brian was sitting up, feeding himself and managing a joke 
or two with the nurses.  He has continued in that stance and style.

 Our word to you all is one of cautious hope.  The stroke has left Brian 
somewhat paralysed (though one of those limbs was his right arm, which he is 
now using to feed himself!) His ability to speak is very  limited.  The 
future is still unknown and any hope has to be tentative.  But there it is!

 Jeanette's niece has decided to come out to be with her.  That will be a 
great support.  So, my dear colleagues, we can only carry Brian in our 
prayers into an unknown future, in the sure and certain knowledge that this 
tough little character journeys with the mystery, undaunted by the way.

 Grace and Peace.



Brian Robins

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