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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
This weekend was a wonderful step forward for us – (we fetched Colin from rehab at 8am on Saturday), and he stayed at home for the first time since the accident, (not in a hospital, or rehab); and it went very well. Jabu, our assistant is a gem of a guy, and I know we … [Read more…]
Colin came home today for the first weekend visit with overnight stay. We got him a trackball mouse so that he would more easily be able to use his computer. We got this one from our local Matrix (who have always helped us with any and all issues): . Here is a very short video … [Read more…]
Colin was well today, and has lost a total of 29 KGs. He has 1 more to go before he can use a commode, and this is actually very exciting for all sorts of reasons. He will be able to have a shower on the commode, and he will also be light enough not to … [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…]