This is the story of Colin’s car accident resulting in him becoming an incomplete Quadriplegic, and his recovery process.
So much good news again today. Colin is doing very well, and is really enjoying exercising his arm using his tablet. Things seem to be going on well, and there is lots of sunshine on the horison. I am attending the carer training with a carer who will be our helper for Colin, and that … [Read more…]
Today Colin said he was having a good day. I have not seen him today, and I am missing him terribly. I am so tired I am weepy, even though there is nothing wrong. I just feel tired and sad. I feel undone and hopeless, and I feel devastated for Colin that the reality of … [Read more…]
I find that I am tired. Not completely exhausted, more like my brain feels tired and doesn’t work properly. There are so many things I need to do, so much admin still – more and more new, so that even when I complete something there is always more. More people to speak to, more information … [Read more…]
Christmas came early this year. This week has actually been getting better and better. Colin got his ripple mattress which will assist greatly with not getting bed sores. This is a huge win for him. He is currently struggling a bit with the cushion of his chair, and tonight I noticed that he is starting … [Read more…]
Lost of business again today. My Dad went off to a lovely family gathering down in Ramsgate, and I dropped him off at the airport this morning. When I got to Colin, there was discussion about the urgency of making the structural changes to the house, and appointing a carer (or even 2) as soon … [Read more…]
Today I am truly blessed to have a groups of friends who hold me up and support me. Tonight, they gave me THE most beautiful crocheted blanket. They have been putting love, prayers, kindness, support, and love beyond measure into each square, and I am just blown away. Here is my beautiful blankie and the … [Read more…]
I just got back from the rehab from seeing Colin. He had his Urodynamic study today, and there are no issues with his bladder or kidneys. He has a capacity of 546mls, so that is a good thing. Some quads have a very small bladder due to various reasons, and so there is not an … [Read more…]
Colin has been feeling much better over the last few days, although we will have to always be alert to watch for AD. He still have a variable appetite, and sometimes eats almost nothing for days. We are starting to plan the home changes, and I have to start getting quotes for the changes we … [Read more…]
The home visit today went well. We have a few structural alterations to make to the house, but it seems manageable. We have to widen the bathroom door frame so it will allow a wheelchair through (both bathrooms are much narrower than everything else in the house, and we will have to also redo the … [Read more…]
Colin has not been 100% well, and his blood pressure has been very low. This morning, he felt so ill he had blurred vision. But there is a spot of good news. He will come tomorrow morning with the social worker and the occupational therapist to see the house to advise us on how we … [Read more…]