Day 146
We went for a walk to the Chinese takeaway around the corner. Very cool because Colin carried all the stuff 🙂
General
General posts that don’t seem to fit anywhere else
Day 142 – home braai
Although the ramp is not quite finished, and the works are still going on, we were able to have a braai in our own space with independent access for Colin. He has been out on the ramp a few times, and been into the garden, but this was our first thing in our own garden. … [Read more…]
Day 137
The sun shone again today. Colin had a real shower on his commode, in his own bathroom, with his own stuff, and in his own time. I showered with him, and washed him, of course, but he was just so pleased to actually be able to have a wonderful, warm, wet, full contact, soapy, cleansing, … [Read more…]
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.
Day 126 part 2
Colin with his goodie bag: Jess handing over the bag to Vusi: Colin with his shirt:
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 101
We got fantastic news today – the visit on Saturday was a success (which we already knew, but it had to be confirmed by debrief and the Doc and the Physios, etc) and it was such a success that he will be allowed to come home for the weekend from now on, which includes sleeping … [Read more…]
Day 99
Colin had his official pass-out to come home for the day today. We arrived at 7:30 at the rehab this morning, and Jabu (our wonderful Carer / ENA [enrolled nursing assistent]) helped with the heavy lifting and some other nursing activities. The Transporter (a wheelchair rack built to fit onto a tow bar) was successful, … [Read more…]
Day 42
Colin wasn’t able to sleep properly last night and needed his cpap mask for sleeping. Unfortunately, it was ruined in the ICU. It would have cost the same to repair as to get a new one, and we wanted to wait and see what would happen, but it became an urgent matter last night. The … [Read more…]