Thank you all for the absolutely postively uplifting enthusiastic messages in the comments section. Tom and Red especially, I love the idea of the bronzed shoes dangling from the motorhome dash.
Gord walked again today and also performed amazingly in the speech therapy. He is just getting clearer as each hour goes by. I am going to get a laptop to take in to him to show him photos, and perhaps see if he recognizes email etc. Who knows? If I don't try, I will never know and what if, just what if he remembers how to move about on the computer. It would be wonderful as he loved to read the newspaper etc. on the computer and if he had access to a keyboard he may be able to express himself as he wishes. It is worth a try.
We have been moved to Room 1122 as of this afternoon. It is on the "other side" of the hallway and we don't have a window etc. Hopefully this is a very short temporary place and we will just make the best of it. I lodged my complaint about being moved but was told- sorry - we have to juggle 8 people and you are one of them. (and the inference is that I don't think they really care if we are comfortable or not as long as it is convenient for them). It just makes me fight harder to get Gord out of this hospital.
Thank you to Vonnie for the steak and potatoes that Gord devoured tonight. He kept saying "mmmmm" as he ate each mouthful!
Thank you to Rick and Pam Anderson for the visit and the Spartan outfit for Gord to work out in! He will be the best dressed guy in the gym.
Thank you Shelley for your love and tender kindness to Gord. It was wonderful to see Gord lift his right leg off the bed by himself tonight. He also moved his right arm. You are the only one who is able to elicit those responses and as hard as I try, I can't seem to accomplish what you can. You truly are a fabulous healer and I thank Deepak every day for introducing you to us.
I know you will be by our side until we get Gord on his feet and talking!
So that's all for now,
Off to bed for a good night's sleep with a smile on my face.
Love to all
Sheila
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Hey Sheila:
ReplyDeleteWow, how great to hear that Gordy Boy is making such great progress. I think the computer will be just be a great idea. A great option to challenge the mind and dexterity of the hands. Your dedication is such an inspiration!!
Listen Sheila--Krisandra will be there on Friday and you go and take a few hours for yourself at the zoo with Bev. It will ge a good opportunity to let the animals and nature sooth and replenish you. Krisandra is so looking forward to having Gord to "herself" for a few hours. She will have fun and be very attentive -trust me. She is bringing the singing bowl for you.
This is just great stuff and it is all up and onward from now on. No stopping. And from a runners prospective, I know how inspiring and valuable a pair of running shoes are. We IDOLIZE running shoes!!
Take care
Tom
We are so thrilled with Gord's progress and commend your courage. You may want to try reading aloud material he likes to him and trying to engage him in Q & A, to help him remember how to process information and the mutuality of conversation. Love, Doug and Mary Johnson
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a miracle! When Gord first arrived in Calgary things were pretty bleek to say the least and we all worried where this was going. If I wouldn't have seen this with my own eyes I'm not sure I would have believed it! Gord, talking in sentences, I saw the pictures of Gord upright walking and using his right side - so determined to make his right limps do what he wants. This is a tribute to the strong women in Gord's life - his Wife and his Daughter. I know Gord loves you both so much and you have both been by his side when he needed you the most - it has truly paid off - you are getting your Husband and your Dad back! I was so inspired tonight that Gord ate the pureed steak and pototoes with such gusto that I came home from the hospital and cooked!! We'll see what he thinks of this!
ReplyDeleteVonnie Bosch
It was great to see Gord last night, Rick will probably post more but thought it was important to post a link to very important information on communicating with Gord. Sheila had me read this when I arrived but think it is helpful for anyone to read before visiting: http://www.allina.com/ac/hearthealth.nsf/page/communicate_with_person_aphasia
ReplyDeletePam Anderson
Sheila and Gordon, this is the best news ever. I haven't kept up on reading the blog recently, and was SO happy that I read it today. It really affirms my belief in positive thoughts and prayer. I am very happy to read of all of the progress.
ReplyDeleteMackenzie, Shannon, Zoe and Hailey Staiger in Fairbanks, Alaska
Sheila and Gord,it is great to hear the recent progress of whats happenig and it all sounds very positive and we are very happy for the both of you ,it originally came as a tremendous
ReplyDeleteshock as to what had happened ,we we informed by Ron and Diane and now to here all whats happening makes us very happy to hear.
Our prayers are with you guys.
Jerry and Dewey Z's