As some of you may have read in the comments section from the last post, Sheila is pleased to report that Gord has finally been transferred from recovery to the stroke ward. She has asked me to post all of the information again in the main body of this blog in the event that some of you are not reading the comments section.
For anyone who wishes to pay Gord a visit, he is still at the Foothills Hospital, now up on the 11th floor in room #1191 (unit 112 - once you get off the elevator you turn right). Visiting hours are from 11am to 1pm and again from 2:30pm to 9pm.
There are no new details to report about Gord's condition, but his move up to the 11th floor has simultaneously lifted our spirits. Gord is now in a private room and like their homes in Maui and Sylvan Lake, he'll be residing in a room with a view. Although there may not be humpback whales entertaining him, the Rocky Mountains have a certain majesty that should suffice! Perhaps most uplifting, his rehabilitation will be supervised by renowned neurologist, Dr. Michael Hill.
Before closing, I would like to take a brief moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all of those who have been supporting and encouraging me as I write these posts. When Sheila asked if I would write this blog I was so happy to have an opportunity to help and to ideally ease some of the communication challenges that have come with this trauma. Although I have felt honoured to be trusted with this responsibility, emotionally this has not always been an easy job. I wish for you to know that just as some of you have said that this blog is a lifeline keeping you connected to Gord, your positive feedback has been a lifeline to me!
When Sheila is more settled into a routine she will take over this blog. This is something that I have encouraged wholeheartedly as I feel that it will be an extremely cathartic exercise, helping her to process what she's facing all the while staying connected to you, her supportive network. Until that time I sincerely thank you for allowing me to act as a middle man of sorts.
Laurie Bell
P.S. Many of you have been asking whether I write for a living. As much as I loathe taking up any space to talk about myself, I also hate ignoring people so very quickly...the answer is yes. For the last 3 years I have been a freelance writer doing nutrition based writing for various supplement companies. I am just in the process of publishing my first research paper as a part of a cancer research team at the University of Calgary. I have also written one blog previous to this one for the University of Calgary Solar Car team with whom my husband Colby and I worked and traveled.
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You certainly are an awesome writer !! Thank you so much for keeping us all posted. I look forward to reading it each day and watching Gord's progress. My best to Sheila and Gord too !!
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Mahalo Laurie, for all your emotionally difficult writings. It was so great to finally meet you, Colby and Caterina, even under such a difficult time. Stay safe, be well, much love and aloha to you and your loved ones. Richard & Evelyn
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Thank you for the update. I am glad to hear that Gordpn has a great view and will be taken care of by one of the best. Sheila and Gordon, I wish you the very best in the coming months, and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, and will miss you in Maui in February.
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Laurie, thanks for the updates and, yes, you are a wonderful writer! It was great for Trevor and I to have dinner last night with Sheila, Geoff, Kim and Jack. We talked about Gord and we shared some laughs and funny stories, just like we do when we visit Gord and Sheila at Sylvan Lake. Thanks again for maintaining this blog. John Gulak in Calgary.
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