Update on Linda and Andy Brucato

Update on Linda and Andy Brucato (from Steve Thompson, Italy)

Friday, May 22, 2009

We just heard from Linda who gave an update on their situation.

She said that the meeting with the therapist last Monday went very well and that the intensive therapy that Andy is presently doing will finish on June 4. Even though Andy still does not have complete use of his left arm the therapist feels that he has done all he can. Its up to Andy now to work on the exercises in the gym and in the pool that have been given to him by the physical therapist.

This news was a bit of a surprise for both of them, as well as a little confusing, because they were under the impression that physical therapy would last a full 3 months. Andy’s left arm has more movement and he is able to walk on his own without a cane, but he is not yet at the point where he can live autonously and be on his own. Nor can he drive a car yet, although he has been working on it.

Despite all of this both are encouraged and thankful to the Lord for the progress that has been made, confident that God has a plan and in He is at work in their lives.

Linda asked prayer for what will take place after June 4. They need wisdom and strength as they to continue the therapy on their own, outside of the clinic, as well as for what lies ahead.

As far as Linda’s Mother is concerned, Linda and her sister need to make some decisions about her care, since she is still very weak and cannot live on her own. As you know Linda’s Mother is in Florida, Linda’s sister lives in Tennessee, and Andy and Linda are in Chicago.Pray especially for Linda during this time, that she would have the physical and emotional strength to handle both of these difficult situations, and that she would find perfect peace in our loving Lord. Pray for encouragement for both Linda and Andy.

Steve