Hope for a Daughter

Edita, a 62 year-old-lady, was brought in by her daughter.  She had suffered a stroke more than a year before, and had been in bed since them.  Jill evaluated Edita, and also asked her daughter about how she hoped to use the chair.  She said it didn't matter that the chair was not foldable; she wanted to use it in the home, and to take her mother out for walks.  It was obvious that she loved her mother very much, and took very good care of her. Our team prayed together for God's guidance, and then Jill and the TJ went to look for an appropriate chair.  

They came back with a very nice wheelchair.    While TJ was making the adjustments, the daughter conversed more with Jill.  She said that she had asked the doctor if he thought her mother recognized her, or understood what she was saying, and the doctor told her that he didn't know.  She was happy that her mother had lived for a whole year after having the stroke; but the doctor told her there was no reason to celebrate; there was no hope, she couldn't do anything.  

After the adjustments, we seated Edita in the wheelchair.  This particular wheelchair also came with a tray that Jill attached.  She became more alert, and followed Jill with her eyes.  Then, as I was close to her, translating, she reached forward and grabbed my water bottle.  She then put her hand to her mouth, indicating that she wanted to drink water!  If that wasn't a clear indication that she does understand some things, and can communicate, even if she can't speak!  How wonderful to be able to give not only a wheelchair, but hope to a loving daughter!