Timothy Quill Update
Adelaide,
Australia, April 11, 2014
The Rev. Dr.
Timothy Quill, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions at
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTS) and Director of Theological
Education for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Office of
International Mission (OIM), remains in the Royal Adelaide Hospital in
Adelaide, South Australia, where he underwent surgery for a brain aneurysm on
April 3.
Quill’s
condition has improved over the past several days. He has been released from
the Intensive Care Unit and is now being cared for in the Neurology Ward. While
he remains in serious condition, his condition is slowly improving.
Although the
physicians have yet to provide a prognosis regarding Quill’s ultimate recovery,
they have indicated that he is in the category of a more positive outcome for
people who have suffered such an aneurysm. While physical therapy has begun, it
is likely that Dr. Quill will remain in Australia for some time in preparation
for his return to the United States.
Annette and
Kati, Quill's wife and daughter, are in Adelaide, lending invaluable emotional
support. OIM staff and pastors from the Lutheran Church of Australia will
remain with the Quill’s throughout the recovery period to provide spiritual and
logistical support. The CTS community is also actively engaged in supporting
and caring for the Quill family during this challenging time.
Updates on Dr.
Quill’s recovery will be provided as information becomes available. Please keep
Tim, his family, and his medical and pastoral care teams in your prayers.
No comments:
Post a Comment