General posts that don’t seem to fit anywhere else
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…]
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 with his goodie bag: Jess handing over the bag to Vusi: Colin with his shirt:
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Just so much admin to do. I have done a lot but there always seems to be more and more to do. Today I am grateful for printers, phones, and compassionate people who help as much as they can. My printer has stopped working and it is very annoying. You don’t realise how much you … [Read more…]
Today was another really good day. Colin is speaking more and more easily, and his oxygen is down to 1, he is eating all he meals, his shoulder is still sore but is feeling much better, and today he told me that he feels as if his fingers are starting to move a very tiny … [Read more…]