First of all I would like to say thanks to everyone for reading this blog. It means a lot to my brother and I to see that our Dad has so much support from all of his friends and family. I also want to take this opportunity to thank some people who have been a huge support of Darren and I including Aunty Diane, Uncle Gary, Aunty Vonnie, Uncle Richard, Uncle Wayne and my Mom. Aunty Diane and Uncle Gary…thanks for being there for us in Maui. It meant the world to me to have Aunty Diane at my side for many long hours in the hospital there. Also Aunty Vonnie and Uncle Richard you guys have been great and a huge support for all of us! Thank you also for the hours spent with Dad and with us during this time! Uncle Wayne, I know that you are praying for Dad and believe me, he knows and can feel that! Also a special thanks to my Mom for coming right away to help Andres and I with caring for Daniel and for making such great meals for us. Andres and I cannot express how much stress that relieved and how much your presence means to us! Also a big thanks to my boss and my co-workers for the flexibility, support, and help everyone has shown me over the past few weeks!
During a stressful time such as this, everyone’s true colors really shine and for that I am thankful. I know that in a few weeks or a few months, my Dad will get to see those true colors of his friends and family.
I have been going over and spending time with my Dad every day and over the past few days I have seen wonderful things! I have taken Daniel (my son) into see his Grandpa a couple of times and Dad really looks at him with the affection and love that I know he holds for that little guy. As everyone knows, my Dad is a strong guy and he has been showing that lately! He is grabbing the edge of the bed and pulling himself over to switch positions. I think that he is a determined man and I think that he will try his hardest to get out of that bed as soon as he can!
Tonight was a great night. Sheila and I were there together and at one point I pulled Dad’s right hand up so that he could look at it. I pulled it over to the right side of his body and he followed with his eyes! This is great news as he has been mainly just looking to the left. Also Sheila and I left the room for a few minutes and when we came back Dad was flashing smiles to everyone!! He really looked like he recognized us and was happy to see us!
Overall I am positive about the outcome of this situation and I have faith that my Dad will recover!
Thanks again for reading and I will try to write again as soon as I can!
Stacy Bosch (Gord’s Daughter)
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Bless you Stacy, for your love and commitent to your Dad. We pray for you all, and pray that your Dad will one day soon just surprise us all, in some unbelieveable way that He always could. Stay well and stay postive. Aloha, Richard and Evelyn
ReplyDeleteSheila and Gord
ReplyDeleteToday was as beautiful as the day you two were married. I stood and envisioned you dancing in the ocean and could see you doing that again. Spoke to Marg and Harold and reminised about the bamboo carpet you had as a aisle and the tennis balls you had as a bouquet. Only thing missing was the rat in the palm tree. Our thanks to Stacy for assuming the role of communicator which we all are thankful for. Every small movement that Gord achieves brings a smile to so many faces.
Love and aloha Dale & Norm
Dear Sheila & Gord, Thinking of you on this anniversary of yours. Sending our love and good karma to surround you both. The smile that came to Gord's face today - for you, Sheila, a gift on your anniversary. We love and miss you both. Su & Ken
ReplyDeleteDear Stacy, We have really been thinking alot about you lately. We are so glad you are able to spend special time with your Dad every day, we know he knows you are there and it is so comforting for him. It's so great you have taken little Daniel to see him, what a joy that has to be for them both. Thank you so much for your update this evening -Bravo! Smiles are awesome! Bless your mom for coming to help you and Andre and Daniel. We are so glad that all of your family has been able to gather around and give you and your Dad and Sheila so much support. Remember to take good care of you and keep on keepin on! with love, Ken and Su
ReplyDeleteAloha Sheila & Gord,
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! It's great to keep posted on your family and your health. Praise God for hearing the many prayers lifted up for you both and increasing our faith daily with all he provides. Thank you Lord for who you are and for having faith in us even when we have not always beleived. I beleive that the smile we received from Gord today is just a small symbol of what is yet to come in Gord,s recovery. I know you are both strong people but when you grow weary I pray that the Lord carry you using friends,family and his holy spirit. Mahalo & God Bless, Lydia Kealia Ohana
I just recently heard about your dad...a man I don't know well, but a man I was so looking forward to seeing on my upcoming trip to Maui. I am a part time paddler when I travel to Maui, exiting this cold, wet, Washington State winter in February. I think of him when my trips nears; him organizing, sorting, and teaching all of us odd, old paddling rookies. I am sad. I will miss him this year, but look forward to seeing him tan and in charge in 2010 when I return once again and participate with the Maui Canoe Club morning rides. All my best you to and your family. Take care of Gordon, he is blessed to have such a loving family.
ReplyDeleteMary Carlson, Olympia, Washington
Hi Stacy, I am thinking and praying for you and your Dad and your whole family at this time. You show much courage in your blog post and I am thankful that you have so much support around you to stay strong. God bless you,
ReplyDeleteJanine (your very old next door neighbour...)
It is great to here that Gord is making progress from what can only be a scarey ordeal. I have not seen or talked to Gord for so long, I can't even imagine how his physical state is - but I do know that that Bosch (temper) er I mean determination will go a long way towards his recovery. My wife Barb and my sons Kent and Kirk are all thinking of Gord,Mauraine, Stacey and Darrin during this time and if there is anything we can do on the Moose Jaw end - let us know!!!
ReplyDeleteStacy and Darren,
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers. Family is very important to both of you and you are both very important to your family. We love you both, and you are both in our prayers.............okay MY prayers.....Bob says if he prayed the sky might fall! Anyway, know that you are thought of often and prayers go a long way. Love Auntie Tammy and Uncle Bob
Stacy,
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to hear of your Dad's progress. Your words are positive, courageous and strong...which shows the apple really doesn't fall far from the tree. We wish you all strength and support and look forward to hearing more good news.
Dana & Leon
Stacy, it was good to read your comments on the blog. Many thoughts and prayers have been coming your way ever since we heard the news about your Dad. Stay strong and we look forward to hearing more good news. Best wishes always. Bev and Clive Overton (wintering in Mexico)
ReplyDeleteTo All The Bosch Family, our sincere thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. I have been thinking and praying for all of Gord's family. I wanted to send flowers but Jack Beinch informed me that Gord was alergic so I wanted to extend our best wishes to him. The blog is a terrific way to keep informed of Gord's condition so thank you to those responsible for this. Stay strong Bosch Family.
ReplyDeleteFrom Gail and Murray Forbes (long time friend of the Bosch family)
Well, here we are at Kealia Resort and I must say the rally behind Gord and Sheila is great. everyday we look forward to Gord's defiance of his medical condition. If anyone can do it, it will be Gord. I still am looking for his Lemon Hart stash!!
ReplyDeleteI hear there is more fencing to do along the ocean, pass this along to Gord as I am sure this will motivate him even more.
mahalo
bevin and pam bart
Good Morning Gord and Sheila
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to read about Gords steady progress and read all of the encouraging words everyone writes. It makes you want to be a better person.
It is also a blessing that you take the little ones to see Grandpa. I know when my Mom was in hospital with brain cancer it always brought a smile to her face and made her day when her grandchildren came to see her.
We have booked our flights home and we land in Calgary on the 4th. If all goes well we will stop in before we head to Red Deer.
Take Care
Sandy And Leni
Hello from Sheila. Finally I have a moment to sit down and write a comment. Soon I will write on the blog when I can figure it out! My days have been long and when I get home at night I can hardly function. Peter and Kathy Finch have been kind enough to let me stay at their home in Calgary while they are in Maui...not really a fair trade...but someone has to walk those beaches and enjoy that warm tropical air! Believe me, at -30 today I am not a happy camper. The good thing is the house is only about 12 minutes from the hospital so I am home quickly. Gord is warm and cozy in the hottest room on the ward. All the nurses wanted to be in his room today because the rest of the ward was freezing. I think they just like that tanned good looking guy in there. Today showed a wee bit more awareness and the tear jerker was when I leaned over on his chest and he put his arm around my shoulders and held me. Vonnie was witness and she cried. So did I. It gives me hope that our Gord is struggling to come back.
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend a couple of books that regardless of what your current situation is, these books are so beautifully written and informative on stokes and life in general.
"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly"
Jean Dominique Banby
ISBN 978-0-00-713984-2
"My Stroke of Insight"
Jill Bolte Taylor
ISBN 978-0-670-02074-4
Thanks to all who sent anniversary greetings....it would have been better on the beach but we will take what we get and smile.
We will be back next year.
Love to all
Sheila