Tiffany Joiner Update
I hadn't intended to use my blog as an update for Tiffany but some have suggested that it might be a good avenue for keeping up with her progress.
As I said in my last blog, Tiffany suffered a severe spinal cord injury on December 11. She fell about 25 feet from her balcony to the concrete below. It appears she was adjusting some hanging lanters on her balcony while standing on a table which flipped. That's all assumption as she remembers nothing of that night. When she landed she also received a serious concussion. While she is battling the spinal injury, it is amazing that there are no organs damaged or more serious head trauma.
It appears she will be here at the International Modern Hospital in Dubai just a few more days. Then she will go to a long term rehabilitation center. The problem is that her health insurance here will not pay for treatment in the United States. We are now trying to find out where they will pay and what that treatment would be like. Tiffany is a very independent person and has made it clear that once we get her established in a treatment center she wants us to leave, so she can be alone to work on learning to walk again. That is difficult for parents but we will abide by her wishes.
Here are some things for which you can join us in prayer: 1. her physical healing. She is paralyzed from the knees down. There has been improvement from the hips to the knees but very little change from the knees down to her feet. 2. The right rehab center with the right staff to work with her. 3. Favor with the insurance company to cover the complete rehab process. 4. Favor with her work. They have been outstanding so far.
These are our present needs. More will be revealed in the next few days. I deeply appreciate all of you who have helped us in so many ways. Family is a wonderful thing.
Blessings!
L. A. and Teresa Joiner
8 comments:
Thanks for the update. We will continue to pray. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Dear L.A., Teresa and Tiffany, momma(Barbara) Gifford wants you to know that she is praying continually about everything. So is Joan and I. God bless and lots of Love
Thanks for the update. Mom asks every day, "Have you heard anything about Tiffany?" You are ALL in our prayers.
This is a great way to keep everyone updated. We're so glad that we can pray specifically for the things you need. Please know that we are praying and believing for TOTAL and COMPLETE healing quickly. Be blessed - Jimmy and Angel Shadrick
LA and Teresa,
As the sun rises on the arid landscape that surrounds you on Christmas morning, may the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace surround your family with His Amazing Love.
Please know we are standing with you and Tiffany.
We’re family and we love you!
Merry Christmas
Steve and Sandi
Thank you for the update. I loved the picture. You all look so good and at peace. Tiffany looks great. Rosie says hi and she misses you.
Thinking of you on this Christmas Day. We miss you. Got a nice picture of you three. Looks great. Anything we can do , don't hesitate to ask. We love you R&R
Dear L.A. and Teresa, Marianne and I are preaying for you daily. Our hearts break everytime we read your updates. Marianne has been speaking with our contacts in the region to see if there is anyone that can help you. A daughter of a board member for the Bethelehm Bible College, with whom we work,lives in Dubai. Her name is Doreen and has offered to help in anyway she can. If you would like her help or just someone to talk to that understands the area, please send me your contact information in Dubai. We will continue to pray. Steve Smith
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