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Today was an absolutely brilliant day, all around. I didn’t go see him yesterday, and I missed him a lot, but there was just too much to do, and I also needed a break. When I arrived this morning, he waited for me to come close, as usual, and then whispered “I have a surprise … [Read more…]

Today I am grateful for technology. Although I cannot yet communicate with Colin via phone (talking or sms or whatever else) I know that the time will come when it is possible, and that fills me with great joy. I looked up lots of information about tenodesis and I am hopeful that there is a … [Read more…]

Today was a very difficult day. They say he will need to stay there for 6 months, and I am really starting to understand the full impact of what has happened to him. The team is wonderful and very helpful and caring; but I find that I was still thinking along the wrong lines and … [Read more…]

I spent a lovely day with Colin, and it was very pleasant. Another friend of his came to see him today, and it was very moving to see how much his friends love and miss him. I think he is longing to already be further down the journey, but he did say that they mentioned … [Read more…]

Had a lovely day with Colin. He is keeping so positive, and working really hard on his exercises. He was a little tired today, and had a little nap in between while I was there. There are still noises, but they are merry, and not rushed. The ICU was really not conducive to long-term as … [Read more…]

Today Colin was showing us how well he is doing with his arm movement on his left side. His shoulder is still sore so he can’t really work on his right, but hopefully this week it will be sorted out. He does have some slight improvement in his right forearm, and you can see the … [Read more…]

I did not see Colin today – I miss him terribly, but I needed a break. I spent the whole day in my pyjamas and did some cleaning of the house. I do have a copy of Colin’s X-ray or scan or whatever you call it. Here is a normal one I found on the … [Read more…]

So many mixed emotions today. I had a phone call from a lady asking me if we had insurance on the car, as her client was going to try claim from us because Colin made an unsafe lane change and clipped his car. After taking a deep breath, I asked her if she represented the … [Read more…]

Another long day for Colin as he was transferred from the hospital via ambulance to the Rehab Center, and for me with more admin and forms and calls, etc. He seems in fine spirits today, and I stayed from around 3 until just before 8pm. He wants a shave tomorrow, and will want his hair … [Read more…]

I just got back from seeing Colin again. He was AGAIN, exponentially better than this afternoon which was exponentially better than yesterday. His boss sent the link for 2 unreleased apps that use eye movement as the mouse on a smart device, and blinking as clinking and double clicking. We installed them together tonight on … [Read more…]