Here is an update on our student that is in the hospital here in Berlin.
The doctors have diagnosed him as having ADET (Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis) so far his symptoms match and the treatment is working.
The student’s mom and sister flew in from the USA to be with him. When they are not at the hospital, they are staying with us at St. Michael’s Heim.
Prof. Nielsen arrived in Berlin today (as originally scheduled). This afternoon the three profs (De Rooy, Plaisier, Nielsen) went to visit the student. He is doing much better. He took a few walks down the hallway with the help of a walker. He spent some time outside with his mom including spending some time pushing his wheelchair.
His sister says that he is starting to argue and tease her – which she is saying is a sign that he is getting better.
He still has double vision and is cross-eyed, but the doctors have indicated that in time this will heal as well.
At this time, we are waiting for the doctors to determine if and when he can fly back the the USA.
Please continue to pray for him and his family.
Regards,
Leonard De Rooy