For all Dalene's friends

[Rhona]

Dalene if there's anything we can do or say, anything we can beg, borrow or steal, anything we can buy or make that would make day to day life easier - please don't hesitate to ask; even if it's just an idea in your head put it out there and you'd be very surprised what can be achieved.........trust me on that!

All the very, very best of luck and love to yourself, Boet and your family
   

[Dalene Steenkamp (Coetzee)]

An update for you all on Boet's progress.

He was discharged from hospital on 8 January and we are back home.  He is doing really good.  We have our down days and there are still many struggles, but main thing is that he has got an iron will and he WANTS to get better.  So far we have been very blessed and there has been no set-backs. 

He is so positive that he has already gone for his medicals to go back to work in the mine as a QC Inspector and ....  yes, he passed the tests.  Well, he has only been declared fit for admin work, for that is all that he will be able to do for now, but he is very determined to get better.  On his own accord he has commandeered up the local fisio and the sport science guy at the big gym.  Together, in corrolation with his rehab team down in UCT, they have worked out a programme for him.  He goes to the gym for a good workout 3 days a week and he is doing super.  These guys have such admiration for him.

We are so blessed that things has turned out so good. Thank you again for all your support and love and for the way you carried us the past 3 months!

[georgswa (Georg Ruf) (RIP)]

Thanks Dalene for the update

Sending my regards with all the best wishes to come right

[Michael Alexander]

Great news..... just hope he knows how to get his own WHK Lager from the Yskas and does'nt ask mom to do it for him.....

[Dalene Steenkamp (Coetzee)]

Reaching stuff in the yskas was one of the first things he achieved when he got back home.  For now he has to stay away from the brewery stuff though ...  water and cooldrink only.  The other thing ... he HAS to get milk out to make my tea!  YES, I told him way back in the hospital that he's about 500 mugs behind and I'm keeping him to it ..  wheelchair or not, he's got to make me tea!!!!  (And he really does).  he he

[Diana Rudd (Boehme)]

As Daddy Georg says...thank you for the update. Pleased to hear you all coping so well.

[SandyB]

Hi  Dalene  ,, thanks  for the update ...  ups  and   downs   yes  there will be , But  what I  do l  see is  positive attitude determination  and progress ,,,  youre a  Mom in  a million ...  chat soon ?? 

[Patricia Lotte]

Great news Dalene. Good to hear that Boet is positive and believes that things can only get better.

[Dalene Steenkamp (Coetzee)]

Yes Sandy - will give you a call soon.

We will be coming to CT again in early July (Boet has to be there for a check up on the 7th)  -  then we must make a plan to see each other !

[Cherry (Alcock)]

You are truly an inspiration Dalene - such strength.  So good to hear Boet is strong like his Mom!!!!

[Gregg]

Article about Boet in the Kathu Gazette:

http://kathugazette.com/wordpress/2010/02/moedige-jong-man-styg-uit/

[georg ruf jr.]

I haven't checked this topic in a while Dalene. It's great reading these lines. Both of you have been doing a great job.