BAD NEWS

[AllisonW]

Rene,

This is terrible. You are in my thoughts at this time. Be strong.

[Bren&Nick]

MAG JY*..

- Nooit omdraai wanneer jy teleurgestel word nie.

- nooit ophou wanneer jy verloor het nie.

- nooit bly lê wanneer jy geval het nie.

- nooit haat wanneer jy nie waardeer word nie.

- nooit hoogmoedig word wanneer jy presteer het nie.

- nooit rus wanneer jy voorspoed gevind het nie.

- nooit in die steek laat wanneer jy vertrou word nie.

MAG JY*.

- Altyd lewe met die wete dat jy met 'n doel lewe.

- altyd ly in die geloof dat lyding krag bring.

- altyd doen met die besef dat dit jou taak is.

- altyd gee en deur jou gawe verryk word.

- altyd gereelmagtigheid en ondersteuning

- altyd lewe met die oog op die onsienlike.

Hi, I thought that this was a wonderful inspirational message that i got yesterday and think that it's applicable in your situation.

I trust that you will have the strength you need. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Brenda, Nick and kids.

[Johnny & Rene]

Hi everybody,

With tears in my eyes I say thank-you for all the prayers and encouragement.

Her condition is as follows at this point in time:

The bleeding has stopped, the swelling has gone down very slightly but it has, other wise there is no improvement in her condition. The paralysis hasn't changed a bit, she is awake but speaking is a problem.

Last night they told her what was going on at that point in time, my brother in law she took it very well. Didn't cry or anything, and this I must tell you is not her. She goes balistic over the smallest of illness. Seems like she is at peace with whats going on.

We were told that by 12 o'clock this afternoon the doctor in Cape Town would have given his opinion, but nothing yet. If they decide to operate he will also be the one doing the operation.

I can not tell you how uplifting all your kind words have been since yesterday, I have put them all together to send in an e-mail to my brother in law, he seems to be very strong but I doubt that he is really as brave as he is pretending to be.

I will keep you informed, the moment I hear anything I will let you guys know.

Thanx from the bottom of my heart

Rene and family

[bitisbitis]

We will keep on praying for your sister and her family. Our thoughts are with you, during this difficult time.

[Aneldari]

Jul is ook in ons gebede. Sterkte...

[TweetyandChester]

Hi Vriendin!

Dankie vir die update. Ons hou aan bid! Was heeldag in meeting enhet gedink aan jou.

STERKTE!!!!

P.S Ek het weer vandag v Snippie 'n drukkie gaan gee en het ook movie clip geneem vir jou. Sal dit binnekort stuur.

Groete

Carike

[Donne']

We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time .Wishing you lots of love and light .You will be in my prayers .

[Terence.H]

Hello Johnny and Rene and family!

I have gone through some personal grief myself! when my brother died, I know how you feel, that may sound trite but its genuine! I am so sorry!!. I am not a religious person myself but I do have empathy and understanding for others in times of need. I will pray in my own way if thats okay that there is hope for recovery. you have my thoughts and best wishes, no matter what the outcome is, be strong! not just for yourself but your family! you may hate me for saying that now as you are hurting badly! I understand, really I do... if there is plan for each of us then this maybe this is the start of another chapter in your life and those around you!. We are all put here for a purpose I believe and need to learn lessons no matter how hard they appear to be right now!

You have my thoughts and best wishes for a full recovery

Your online friend

Terence

[AandJ]

Hope things work out. All the best.

[Nilo]

What a difficult road to walk! My hopes and prayers are with you and your sister and family.

[Kurkprop]

Rene ek dink aan jou en jou familie. Baie sterkte xox

[Johnny & Rene]

Hi everybody,

This is the outcome of the specialist that saw my sister yesterday.

Unfortunately there is nothing they can do for her, the MRI scan revealed about 10 tumors on her brain. He says there is no way he can operate on her as they are also very aggressive seems like they are growing by the minute.

She can also not go home at all as she needs care 24/7 because of the paralysis. She had a morning job at the old age home in Hermanus which also has a frail care center, they are hoping to get her a room there. She knows the people and they know her which we think would just make her feel more at ease.

They can not give us a time limit - it can be anything from today till when ever, I am hoping to fly down to her to see her before we leave, which at this point in time doesn't seem so exciting at this point in time.

The only thing they can do now is to keep her comfortable and pain free - she suffers from terrible headaches caused by the pressure on the brain.

I actually spoke to her on the phone last night, she is so calm and excepts what is happening without blinking an eye. She said she expected this. Her speaking is very poor as the paralysis has effected her face as well. But if you listen closely you can understand what she is saying. This was the hardest part for me - to speak to her and sound normal.

Thank-you so much for all the words of encouragement, e-mails, sms's and phone calls. I have copied all the mails onto 1 sheet which I intend sending to my brother in law to show him how wonderful all of you have been and how you get support from people you haven't even met.

Rene and family

[Flanker]

Hi everybody,

This is the outcome of the specialist that saw my sister yesterday.

Unfortunately there is nothing they can do for her, the MRI scan revealed about 10 tumors on her brain. He says there is no way he can operate on her as they are also very aggressive seems like they are growing by the minute.

She can also not go home at all as she needs care 24/7 because of the paralysis. She had a morning job at the old age home in Hermanus which also has a frail care center, they are hoping to get her a room there. She knows the people and they know her which we think would just make her feel more at ease.

They can not give us a time limit - it can be anything from today till when ever, I am hoping to fly down to her to see her before we leave, which at this point in time doesn't seem so exciting at this point in time.

The only thing they can do now is to keep her comfortable and pain free - she suffers from terrible headaches caused by the pressure on the brain.

I actually spoke to her on the phone last night, she is so calm and excepts what is happening without blinking an eye. She said she expected this. Her speaking is very poor as the paralysis has effected her face as well. But if you listen closely you can understand what she is saying. This was the hardest part for me - to speak to her and sound normal.

Thank-you so much for all the words of encouragement, e-mails, sms's and phone calls. I have copied all the mails onto 1 sheet which I intend sending to my brother in law to show him how wonderful all of you have been and how you get support from people you haven't even met.

Rene and family

Hi julle,

Baie jammer oor die moeilike tyd waardeur julle nou gaan. Ek was in die selfde posisie paar jaar gelede - het my ma verloor agv hartprobleme wat later in meer probleme ontaard het. Baie sterkte vir julle, en ons bid God se rykste seën oor julle familie.

Groete,

Neville & Vici

[polly]

I share in your grief. You are very brave to continue with everything so calmly. I am very glad for both you and your sister that you can go see her before you leave. All my best wishes to you and your family. I believe your sister will get a place in that home and they will care for her very well there.

[Ungerers (Tanja U)]

Hi Rene,

I will keep on praying for you and your family, I am so sorry it is not the news that you all wanted to hear just remember what I wrote in my PM to you and keep faith.

May God give all of you peace in your heart.

Take Care

Tanja

[Gabi]

Dear Johnny and Rene

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Regards

Gabi and David

[Beukes Familie]

Hi Johhny en Rene

Julle is in ons gebede. Sterkte vir die tyd wat voorle

Groete

Christo en Petro

[pingz]

Rene and Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

may God's unconditional love provide comfort during this difficult time.

Ingrid.

[AandJ]

All the best and make sure you go and see her soon. Don't leave it too late and regret it...

[Johnny & Rene]

Hi everybody,

Firstly thank you so much for all the words of encouragement, this is a true life saver in my upside down world at the moment. Words can not express how much I appreciate all the kindness.

Just a update on my sister.

On Monday the Cancer Association in Hermanus went to my my sisters house to help her husband set up the room for her to be discharged the Tuesday if all goes well. Here I must give them a big applause, they went out of their way to assist my brother in law, the organised everything she needed as well as a hospital bed with railings, drip stands and what ever.

She was discharged on Tuesday and is more than happy to be at home with her husband and kids. She phoned me once she was settled and the positive vibes is just too amazing. Her speaking has improved a lot, in the beginning you could hardly understand what she was saying, this time round I never asked her to repeat anything.

Last night I spoke to Dennis and he is so happy about her improvement since she has been at home. Her friends came over on Wednesday and for the first time since she was admitted to hospital was given a proper bath in the bath, they washed her hair, dressed her up, put some make-up on, did her nails and hair. They then put her in the wheelchair and had her out in the house for a while. She was in seventh heaven, and enjoyed every minute of this.

Dennis is in the property industry and one of the ladies working with him is a qualified physiotherapist who has volunteered to give y sister physio everyday free of charge. She started on Wednesday and went there yesterday, yesterday afternoon my sister moved two fingers on her left hand, we are so happy happy happy.

This is the latest news, allthough we know this is just little things that wont make any difference in her condition, its just nice to know she might have a bit more mobility and wont be stuck in bed. There is still no chance of an operation or any treatment they can do to help her but at least she is comfortable and happy and that is what counts most.

Will keep you posted as time goes by, I will be visiting her soon I just have a cold at the moment and dont want to risk her getting a cold at this point in time.

Keep well and enjoy your weekend.

Rene and family

[billabong]

I'm so glad you have such a positive attitude!! You are clearly a very strong person! It sounds like your sister is in very good hands!

Good luck!

[Yellow]

Dear Rene and family

Thanks for keeping us updated and we will continue to pray for the situation. All the best!

Ally and family

[Taegan]

Hi Rene

I just wanted to say that my heart really goes out to you ... I know how very hard this is as my brother died of a brain tumour 2 weeks ago leaving behind is 10 year old daughter who we are now trying to get High Court Custody of to bring her over to Oz to live with us.

When things like this happen is is very difficult to understand and it seems as though our siblings are the ones that do. My brother was also very accepting (almost too accepting), whilst we were the ones that were freaking out about it - not in front of him of course!

Be strong and just accept that there is nothing that you can do to change anything. Just have as many heart to heart conversations with your sister as you can as it will help a lot in the future. Don't be scared to tell her what you feel and most importantly, tell her a zillion times that you love her - believe you me, you'll be so glad you did later.

If you want to talk about anything, please feel free to contact me anytime!

[TDM]

Rene, thanks for the update. I am glad you sister is feeling better and that you are sounding so positive.

Taegan, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I wish you all the best in getting your neice to come and live with you.

God bless you both...

[Markus&Susan]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this. May God carry you through this time and bring you out on the other side stronger and closer to Him.

Susan