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From Graham and Amanda:

This post should have been written a week ago, but events transpired against us. However, we just wanted to let everyone know that we were fortunate enough to visit Carolyn in the stroke recovery unit of the DRI recently, and were obviously delighted to see her again, and to see at first hand what a remarkable recovery she is making.

All who know Carolyn will be very pleased to know that she has lost none of the characteristic strength of character which will undoubtedly ensure a full recovery. Although she is having a little difficulty with speech at the moment (a good time to have an argument with her), she demonstrated unbidden her ability to count to 20 in perfect diction, and to stand up without aid.

We laughed and shared jokes about Parwich life, – she certainly hasn’t lost her sense of humour. I ribbed her mercilessly about the rather trendy line in footwear (black and white trainers with a pink skull motif!) and alluring surgical stockings she’s been given in hospital, and she seems very adept at careering around the corridor of the hospital in a motorised wheelchair with a very appropriate “No.1” written on the back of it.

She appears comfortable in the DRI, who are looking after her well and helping with her rehabilitation therapy, although she is understandably frustrated not to be back in Parwich. Judging by her progress, we are sure it won’t be long before she is back with us here.