by airyfairy 17 Apr 2017

JOSHUA UPDATE

On May 17 it will be a year since Josh had his leg amputated. Yesterday he had a very fancy new leg fitted. I have taken these pictures from a video his mum sent me but they are not very clear as he is actually running. It takes quite a bit of putting on as it is fitted right up his thigh but it looks as if it will be better. Josh is loving his work in Dubai as a vetinary nurse.
The last picture is of his prothesis.

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by momac 20 Apr 2017

Hi Sarah, thanks for the up-date on Josh, he sure is a determined young man. Hugs Maureen

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airyfairy by airyfairy 20 Apr 2017

Thank you Maireen

airyfairy by airyfairy 20 Apr 2017

Sorry, Maureen

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by justsew 20 Apr 2017

stunning stuff,he is one very determined young man . i wish him all the best

hugs pam

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airyfairy by airyfairy 20 Apr 2017

Thank you Pam

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by lbrow 19 Apr 2017

Looks great Sarah. thanks for keeping us up on that great Grandson of yours. His fortitude is much to be admired. I hope this works out wonderfully for him/Lillian

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airyfairy by airyfairy 20 Apr 2017

Thank you Lillian. Hope Ron is feeling better

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by maisiebo 19 Apr 2017

Hope he gets on well with it wishing him well

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airyfairy by airyfairy 20 Apr 2017

He is doing fine. Thank you for your comment

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by cfidl 19 Apr 2017

Excellent. He is on his way now. Thank goodness! He has hardly missed a step. Best wishes to you all.

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airyfairy by airyfairy 19 Apr 2017

Thank you so much Christine

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by pennifold 19 Apr 2017

Wow, Sarah, my heart is singing with joy. I'm so pleased to see that Josh is doing so well, enjoying his life in Dubai and in a job that he loves. Please send him my regards to Emma as well, love Chris.

P.S. How is Jared doing?

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airyfairy by airyfairy 19 Apr 2017

Thank you Chris for asking about Jared. He is doing much better at school. He misses his mum and brother. He has just come back from his first visit to Dubai. I am now in Jhb so will see him at the weekend.

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by rmj8939 18 Apr 2017

So glad for him.

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airyfairy by airyfairy 19 Apr 2017

Thank you

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by jrob Moderator 18 Apr 2017

This is amazing and it makes me so happy! Run, Josh, run!
Go do the great things you were meant to do.

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airyfairy by airyfairy 19 Apr 2017

Thank you Jerrilyn.

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by 02kar Moderator 17 Apr 2017

Hurray for Josh!!!! I'm grinning with delight. I love seeing him running. There will be no stopping him now. I hope he continues his work with animals and also mentors folks who are looking at amputation. He would give others so much comfort and hope.

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airyfairy by airyfairy 19 Apr 2017

I think he has joined a group of other amputees. He does not have a lot of time. He works a six day week and is studying at the moment. All good.

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by sewdeb 17 Apr 2017

Oh, my, Sarah he has improved so much in just a year! What an amazing young man! God bless him and your entire family! Hugs*

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airyfairy by airyfairy 19 Apr 2017

Thank you Deb. He is doing well but unfortunately the stump keeps flaring up which makes it very sore.

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by asterixsew Moderator 17 Apr 2017

Thanks for the pictures Sarah its always good to know how Josh is getting on

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airyfairy by airyfairy 19 Apr 2017

Thank you for your ongoing support

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by Sewmum1 17 Apr 2017

Wow he is amazing. Has it really been a year? He is an imspiration

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airyfairy by airyfairy 17 Apr 2017

Thank you. We think so too

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by gerryvb 17 Apr 2017

great news, I suppose he didn't regret the difficult decision of a year ago.
Wonderful how he can use the new leg now, hope it's comfortable for him and gives him the opportunity to do the things he loves. he is a very strong young man, an example for many. Hugs and blessings for you all.

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airyfairy by airyfairy 17 Apr 2017

Thank you Gerry. He has never looked back. It was certainly the right decision

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by dailylaundry 17 Apr 2017

Thank you for sharing, Sarah!! Joshua is a warrior! He knows he can accomplish anything!!! Hugs to you and yours!! Laura

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airyfairy by airyfairy 17 Apr 2017

Thank you Laura. Hope you and the family are well

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by toogie 17 Apr 2017

This looks like it will be much more comfortable for him. Gosh time flies! I know it may seem like a long year for him, but I hadn't realized it's been almost a year already. This young man has been through so much. I am happy to hear he still enjoys his work and they are working with him, when he has to miss work because of appointments/ procedures with his leg. As always it is so good to hear news of Joshua. Give him and his mom an extra cyber hug from us- Toogie ( and Avery)

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airyfairy by airyfairy 17 Apr 2017

Thank you Toogie for your support

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by joansatx 17 Apr 2017

Amazing strength of heart and mind! The love in your family is powerful. I'm glad for you all.

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airyfairy by airyfairy 17 Apr 2017

We are a very small family but we are so very close

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by dragonflyer 17 Apr 2017

Such great news, Sarah...he is truly a pillar of strength and determination...such huge accomplishments in just a hear...he truly has turned his life around and is soaring forward!

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airyfairy by airyfairy 17 Apr 2017

Thank you Kim. He just loves Dubai and his work

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by pacmp 17 Apr 2017

YEAH!! Happy Dancing for such a magnificent improvement he had had since the decision was made that the leg needed to be off. He is soaring now! Nothing is going to stop him from achieving whatever he sets his mind to doing. Thank you for sharing this with us! So happy for him and all those who love him. Such Blessings! Pam

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airyfairy by airyfairy 17 Apr 2017

You give us real strength Pam. Thank you for your special words

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