Today there were plans to perform a tracheotomy to remove the breathing tube from Gord's mouth and provide a more comfortable access point directly through the trachea. Unfortunately, there was yet another gang shooting in Calgary that required the surgeon's attention so Gord's procedure was pushed to tomorrow (14th). Tonight those two gang members share the ICU with Gord, interesting how lives intersect. Hopefully the crime front will remain quiet tomorrow so Gord will have an opportunity to have his procedure, we'll keep you all posted.
I had an opportunity to talk with Sheila directly today and I asked her if there was anything I should post about visitation over the next couple of days. She said that given the plans for Gord's surgery it would be nice if visitors were kept to a minimum. She has sincerely appreciated all who have visited, even for a short time, but not surprisingly, it has been an exhausting time and the surgery will likely be draining for both of them. After this procedure is performed, Gord should be moved to a different ward and once both he and Sheila are settled I will post something to update you all on the visitation situation.
Lastly, there have been a few requests for a mailing address to which flowers and cards can be sent. As said previously, the ICU does not allow flowers and as much as Sheila loves flowers and appreciates the energy that they bring, she did wish for people to know that Gord suffers from allergic reactions to many flowers so she would prefer not to have them at hospital (once he is transferred out of the ICU). After discussing this matter with the family we thought it best to provide two addresses where items can be sent to Sheila or Gord c/o Stacy Bosch (Gord's daugher) or Andrea Parte (Sheila's daughter). Here are those addresses as well as their home phone numbers in the event that a delivery service requires a contact number for setting up a delivery time.
Stacy Bosch
36 Sun Valley Drive SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2X 1V2
403-697-2471
Andrea Parte
1 Meadowview Road SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2V 1V9
403-398-7844
Thank you sincerely,
Laurie Bell
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a million mahalos for this great blog!!!
ReplyDeletesheila..try to rest when you can...take those deep cleansing breaths as well.
give gord a big bear hug from us when possible...just like the ones he gives so generously...much aloha to you both.
love susie and steve
Hi Sheila,
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know that my thoughts are with you & Gord at this time as are Jebb's. I know your strength will carry you through anything the universe has in store for you. If you want to get in touch you can reach me on my cell: 403.680.2425 or by email judy@callbackent.com.
Namaste
Judy
All the positive thoughts we can muster are coming your way from the Durrell house. As the eternal leader of the old Spartan "Panel Group" (otherwise known as Gentle Ben and the Mauraders)I know the big guy will come out of this in fighting form. The Panel crew anxiously await the day we can pay a short (but celebratory) visit!! Take care of yourself as well Sheila.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the blog updates!!
Bill & Jeanne Durrell