Day 134
Today Colin went out onto the ramp and into the garden for the first time. It is not done yet, but it is looking good.
Colin’s Crash and Recovery
This is the story of Colin’s car accident resulting in him becoming an incomplete Quadriplegic, and his recovery process.
Day 132
Morning all We are settling in well, and starting to find a routine, although we are not quite there yet. We are still waiting for the bulk of our equipment for Colin, but we have the loan wheelchair, and that is the most important thing. The chair rack on the car is not actually working … [Read more…]
Day 126 part 2
Colin with his goodie bag: Jess handing over the bag to Vusi: Colin with his shirt:
Day 126
We have now officially reached almost a full week of being home, with a weekend included. As you know, Colin came home on Tuesday, and although many of his rehab goals were not met due to the initial time requested from the medical aid not being granted, but we will do what we need to … [Read more…]
Day 123
Colin is home. Many mixed feelings, from both of us, I think. There is no more safety net, and there is not more just being able to ask a quick question from the Nurses or the Doctor, or the physios, or the OT. There are no people just a foot away who can answer my … [Read more…]
Day 122
Tomorrow Colin will be home. He has spent a long time away from home, and although he has needed to, it is time for him to come be with us all again. There is so much more he could do at the physio and OT gym, but I am sure he can also gain more … [Read more…]
Day 119
Today is nearly over, and I am glad. Long story short, I had a phone call today saying that apparently Colin has due to be released on Sunday afternoon. So little of what needs to be done, IS done, and I am freaking out a little. Colin is making strides, and I believe he would … [Read more…]
Day 117
Many good things happened today. Colin stood up in the frame for the first time. He cannot stand up, or lift himself, or use his legs, but he was able to tolerate being in a standing position with his weight on his legs while being strapped in. This is a very good thing because the … [Read more…]
Even me!
I understand that not all disabilities are visible, and not everyone will have the same abilities as everyone else, but it really annoys me when people who are clearly completely well park in the disabled spots. People who are “just quickly” popping into the shops are the worst of the bunch. I can get on … [Read more…]
Day 115
Lots of news in the past few days. The weekend visit was another success, although the weekends seem to be getting shorter, and the builders have begun the work to alter the house for Colin’s chair access. Colin is able to hold a stylus which we already knew,but he is now able to make a … [Read more…]