Final Blog

Time Line for Noel Martin January/February 2010

Friday 08/01/10
Noel had a heart attack while at the gym- remained unconscious.

Day 1 Saturday 09/01/10
24 hour cooling, not able to wake him up.

Day 2 Sunday 10/01/10
On life support, sedated most of the time temperature up and down has chest infection.
Noel opened his eyes while his brother Paul was in the room, looks like Noel is responding to voices, nurses saying not conclusive needs to be consistent.

Day 3 Monday 11/01/10
Ps. Scott asked Noel to blink if he loves Jesus and Noel blinked, again Ps. Scott asked Noel to blink if he loves Jesus and again Noel blinked. Noel opened his eyes wide when Sally told him Ps. Paul and Ps. Maree was coming to see him.
Nurse asked Brian to stand on the opposite side of the bed and speak to Noel to see if he responds. Brian spoke to Noel and Noel turned his head to look at Brian
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Day 4,5,6,and 7
Tuesday 12/01/10, Wednesday 13/01/10, Thursday14/01/10, Friday 15/01/10
All the details I have in my journal are scriptures and what we were walking through with God, these I will keep for the book.
Family meetings with the doctors over these days gave us information that things did not look good for Noel, brain damage and possible very long term rehabilitation, they made the decision to withdraw life support on the Friday.

Day 8 Saturday 16/01/10
Life support was withdrawn, the doctors expected Noel to die within hours.
Ps. Paul and Ps. Neal were with Noel when this took place. Ps. Paul spoke to Noel and he responded by making a noise. After some time (a few hours) we gathered around his bed and sang one of Noel’s favourite songs “From the inside out” then prayed. Noel was responding to voice and touch and was answering by making noises.

Day 9 Sunday 17/01/10
Noel recognized his brother Paul. The nurse asked Noel who his visitor was and he said “my brother”, the nurse asked him what is his name and Noel said “ Paul”
(Sally) Noel spoke to me when I went in. I asked him if he was tired and he replied “I’m exhausted” , filled up when I told him people all over the world were praying for him. The doctors said he had improved even within the last five hours, one doctor was calling him Lazarus.

Day 10 Monday 18/01/10
Eating a soft diet, recognizing people.

Day 11 Tuesday 19/01/10
Ultrasound on Noel’s heart and he was assessed by the neurology team. Long term and short term memory loss also getting left and right mixed up.

Day 12 Wednesday 20/01/10
Held a cup and drank by himself.

Day 13 Thursday 21//01/10
Sat in the chair for a few hours, the nurse said he is doing very well.

Day 14 Friday 22/01/10
Walked to the door with a nurse on either side, talking well and sat in the chair for over four hours.

Day 15 Saturday 23/01/10
Had a shower, asking about going home and to church. Two nurses came from ward 48, the intensive care ward. When they saw Noel they said he was incredible.
Noel is able to read what Karen wrote on the whiteboard and can read the clock.

Day 16 Sunday 24/01/10
Noel stood up and with a little help turned around to sit in the smaller chair. Noel gave me (Sally) a hug before I left, my request.

Day 17 Monday 25/01/10
Walked to the shower with the support of one nurse.

Day 18 Tuesday 26/01/10
Consultant said Noel is doing extremely well after what he has been through.

Day 19 Wednesday 27/01/10
Noel has been moved to a different room, continues to improve a little everyday.

Day 20 Thursday 28/01/10
Noel is able to walk around the ward, a bit unsteady but doing well.

Day 21 Friday 29/01/10
Went for a walk around the ward twice and sat in the chair for quite a while.

Day 22 Saturday 30/01/10
Noel has been transferred to Middlemore Hospital for rehabilitation.

Noel is in the Cardiac Care Step Down Unit, continues to improve every day. After a few days Noel, Ps. Neal and Sally went for a walk to the café for a coffee. This became a daily routine.

Day 28 Friday 05/02/10
We asked about Noel being able to get out for a few hours on Sunday to go to church. The nurse suggested weekend leave meaning one night out of hospital and to church Yea!

Day 31 Monday 08/02/10
Noel has been moved to the rehab ward.

Day 31 to day 42 rehab going well.
Noel on weekend leave from Friday 19/02/10 to Sunday 21/02/10.
Discharge date set for Friday 26/02/10.

DAY 49 FRIDAY 26/02/10
NOEL DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL
PRAISE GOD

(NZT) Thursday 18 Feb

Noel is getting better everyday. There is a meeting with doctors tomorrow talking about 'where to from here' so please pray that Noel can get home soon and the meeting is favourable. Noel would like to thank you all for your prayers and asked that you could keep praying

(NZT) Monday 15 Feb

Noel is continuing to progress well although he had a slight set back which meant he couldn't get home for the weekend . He has bounced back now so please keep praying that his shaking goes and memory returns to what it should be

(NZT) Thurs 11 Feb

Noel has just had his blood pressure and heart rate checked- his heart rate was better than mine but my blood pressure was just better than his so we will call it a draw but I'm cutting back on the coffee. It looks like Noel will get home for the weekend. Noel helped cook the bbq for lunch so he is asking for a discount on today's rates. It has been a bit of a flat day for Noel so please remember to pray for him

(NZT) Tuesday 9 Feb

Noels rehab is going well, he was in the hospitals gym today. He is moving well when heading to get his dinner I struggled to keep up. Noel has two room mates one of which lives in Mangere Bridge (which looks like a God set up to me). Please keep praying for Noels recovery and for opportunities to tell people about Jesus

(NZT) Monday 8 Feb

Noel is back in hospital and now in a ward, working on his rehab keep praying for a quick recovery

(NZT) Sunday 7 Feb

Noel had a good night at home and enjoyed church this morning. He is heading back to hospital this afternoon it has been a great step in the right direction keep, the prayers going so Noel has a speedy recovery

(NZT) Saturday 6 Feb

Noel got his leave pass so he is spending tonight at home and will be at church tomorrow! He will be returning to Hospital tomorrow night.

(NZT) Friday 5 Feb

Noel is sitting back on his bed watching the cricket, sipping a Latte and very keen to get out of Hospital! Things are looking favourable for him to get a day pass to come to church on Sunday keep the prayers going.

(NZT) Thursday 4 Feb

Noel is still progressing well . He has had his monitors removed today so he has a little more freedom. Please continue to pray for Noel as he would like to be able to return to work and be able to do his job well.
Things to pray for:
His memory, strength to his body, that he doesn’t get to frustrated in hospital and he is able to go home very soon. Noel, Sally and the family continually state that its God that deserves the glory for Noels remarkable recovery.
It’s a miracle and that is the only explanation.

(NZT) Wednesday 3 February

The speech therapist has been in to see Noel and has suggested that he should speak english. Noel has had a few other tests today and they are going to make a plan for going forward. Noel has said that he won't be able to do the dishes or mow lawns so Allan and Brian will have those jobs for the next 10 years please keep praying for strength and memory

(NZT) Tuesday 2 February

In the cafe at the hospital... Don't tell the nurses!

(NZT) Sunday 31 Jan

Noel is settling into Middlemore and is continuing to improve. He now has access to Sky TV so he's been watching cricket and tennis but still wants out of hospital. Keep those prayers going for both Noel and his family

(NZT) Saturday 30 January

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Great news today after reviewing the MRI they have decided that they don't need to put the defib unit in so no surgery for Noel! He has been moved to Middlemore Hospital for rehab, please keep praying that it will be a speedy recovery

(NZT) Friday 29 January

Well, today saw Noel have an MRI which went well. He has just polished off his dinner so there is no problem with his appetite. Noel is having surgery on Tuesday to put a personal defib unit in so please be praying that it all goes well. A quote from Noel " I'm still alive... Thanks for all your prayers and support". We will have some film footage up in the next few days. You can also become a fan of Noel on facebook

(NZT) 28 January

Noel had a good work out today doing laps around his ward walking well, just a little laboured, he has an MRI tomorrow morning. His memory is getting better and he is very keen to get out of Hospital, let's pray that Noels recovery continues to be astonishing

(NZT)Wednesday 27 January 4.25pm

Noel has been working with the physio today and is progressing well with his walking he still has some medical procedures to go through and needs plenty of prayer, before we see him back to his usual self. Noel is still very tired and needs his rest so please no visitors but plenty of prayers.

(NZT) Tuesday 26 January

Sorry about the late update yesterday we had a power cut, but this has not stopped Noels progress. Today saw some more tubes and cords removed as they are no longer needed. He is in good spirits and keen to get out of hospital but we still have some distance to go before this will happen. The doctor today said the Noel is making excellent progress keep praying that this continue also pray for the family they appreciate all your support.

(NZT) 25 January

It was a good day for Noel he was sitting up listening to what the doctors were saying and asking a few questions. Noel is communicating with everyone that God is his healer even to his sceptical doctor. Noel is being Noel having a laugh with a little bit of naughty and with a little bit more for good measure. Please keep praying for his complete recovery. He is keen to get home and back to church and has been asking how the paint work is at church

(NZT) Sunday 24 January 8:08pm

Noel is making great progress with his recovery we are believing that he will make a full recovery with nothing but a great testimony to show for this season in his life. Keep praying for his memory to return and strength to his body. We truly serve an a mighty and powerful God who is well able.

(NZT) Saturday 23 January 6:15pm

Noel continues to do well, although he still has some distance to go but from where he has been till now is an incredible miracle. Last night Noel with assistance walked which is another great step in his recovery... No pun intended. Noel is eating well but still tired and needing his rest. Keep praying God is working in Noels life.

(NZT) Friday 22 January 4:30pm

Noel continues to progress well, his memory is slowly coming back due to all the prayer that has been sent up for him - but we need to keep it going. He is extremely tired and needing his rest. This season in Noels life reminds me of the story in the bible when Jesus prayed for a blind man to see and the blind man said I see men walking like trees so Jesus prayed again and the blind man could see clearly. We have seen numbers of miracles in Noels life up till now but we need to keep praying to see full restoration

(NZT) Thursday 21 January 1.54pm

Noel is progressing well and was sitting in a lazy boy chair today initiating conversation but struggling with his memory at times. He is frustrated as he wants to be able to go two places Home and Church. We have set him up with a TV so he can watch some of his favourite dvds Brave Heart and a few sermons. Please keep praying it is making a difference. Specifically, pray for his family and all those who have contact with Noel (as he is asking them if they are christians and telling them they should know God) and that this season of Noel and Sallys life will bring great things for them.

(NZT) Wednesday 20 Jan 4.55pm

Noel is doing well he has had some physio moving a lot better today. Has had a cup of tea which he held and drunk it himself. Please continue to pray for his body to strengthen and for his memory to return. Watch this space as God continues to work in Noels life.

(NZT) Tuesday 18 January 5:15pm

Noel has made a slight improvement from yesterday he is able to move his leg a bit more which is a good sign. Please continue to pray that every part of his body functions as it should. Noel has been moved to a ward but is still not allowed visitors. Sally is one of the most remarkable ladies you could every met. She and the family are grateful for all your support and prayers. If you could join with us and pray on top of what you are already doing at 9 pm every night that Noel has a great nights sleep and a speedy recovery it would be much appreciated

(NZT) Monday 18 Jan 10 1.15pm

Its fantastic news to see that Noel has made some progress on his road to recovery we have a few shocked doctors and nurses they are both amazed and elated. Noel has gained the nick name Lazarus by one of the doctors. We have truly seen a miracle! Noel has been communicating with words, and a few cheeky grins. He still has a long way to progress on his road to recovery. Now is not the time to breath a sigh of relief and relax, but more a time to continue with your prayers as we journey on this miraculous road to recovery with Noel. Sally, Jen and the boys have shown an incredible amount of faith and strength they are truly more than champions

(NZT) Sunday 17 Jan 10 (3.43pm)

Our God hears and answers prayers! We've seen some positive progress from Noel today. He is opening his eyes and has been responding to us.

We ask you continue with your prayers though, Noel isn't out of the woods yet and we need to keep praying for 100% health to return.

This site will be the hub of information for our dear friend and loved one Noel. We will endeavour to update this site daily by 4.30pm or earlier if required. Thank you, one and all, for your prayers, interest and love of Noel - it means so much to the family.