Our return to New Zealand
28 August 2018
After waiting a couple days for processing, Allianz travel insurance arranged for a safe and direct flight home on Air New Zealand Airlines. I want to give very big and special thanks to Allianz travel insurance, they have been absolutely phenomenal throughout this journey. We do not like to think what this journey would have looked like without their support.
The doctors at Harborview Medical Centre gave Alyssa world-class medical treatment and were correct that she would be safe to travel home. Alyssa travelled well and looked after her body on the trip home by drinking enough water, walking about the plane and sleeping when necessary. She was so excited to get back and see loved ones.
We arrive back in New Zealand on Saturday 25th August and spent the weekend at Tarnya’s parents house with our most close friends and family. Alyssa was overwhelmed by the reception she received on her homecoming. I do not think there was a dry eye in the room that day. Our dog Ponyo went absolutely berserk running around and jumping up on us in excitement. Alyssa was smiling ear to ear. What a great feeling for everyone!
On Monday 27th August we had a doctors appointment with our local GP and a referral was made to a local paediatrician. After that appointment a further referral will be made to experienced neurosurgeon. We also met with school officials to transition Alyssa back into school safely starting tomorrow. She will only doing half days with a limited workload. She will be monitored closely and a safety plan has been developed in case there are any complications. We are quietly confident we are going to have success! Alyssa is showing signs she is gaining strength and stamina. We are so very proud of our little warrior!
Alyssa would like to thank everyone for supporting and following her through this page. She is buoyed by your support through emails, responses on Facebook and actions of support. It means so much to her!
Thanks again,
The Ledbetters