On May 14, 2009, Pastor Betsy Diver suffered two strokes and was hospitalized at Richmond University Medical Center.  On May 22, she was moved to Staten Island University Hospital, north site to receive acute rehabilitation services.  Her mental status was not negatively affected and her speech was only very minimally affected; she can be completely and thoroughly understood when speaking.  Since her move to SIUH, she has been receiving intensive physical and occupational therapy.  She was originally approved for 18 days of therapy in an acute care setting; however, the medical team is so pleased with her progress that the recommendation is to extend the initially approved time period so that she is able to continue to consolidate the gains that she has made.   Her progress will be regularly updated here.

In the meantime, Pr. Betsy has enjoyed and would continue to enjoy receiving visits.  She thanks everyone for all of their kind wishes, support and thoughts.  She asks that you continue to keep her in your prayers.  In Peace, Susan Leslierandal

7/4/09  Pastor Betsy continues to make positive progress in her recovery while in rehab.  A brace has now been fitted to her left leg and it is believed that she will not need to use a wheelchair when she returns home.  Some movement in her left wrist is now returning.  She continues to appreciate your visits, kind thoughts, words and prayers.  Susan Leslierandal

7-29-09 Pastor Betsy continues to make progress in her recovery.  She is being moved today, to Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, to continue her rehabilitation and healing process.  As always, Pastor Betsy welcomes your thoughts, kindnesses, prayers and visits.  Susan Leslierandal,

For those wishing to visit or send cards, the address is:  Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center,140 Meisner Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306 Room 273B.