It is Tuesday evening, I am home and am enjoying a lovely hot bowl of potato leek soup that Elaine just dropped off. Declicious! Thank you.
It really is amazing that when I poured my heart out yesterday about the hospital situation, it seemed like "someone" was listening. This morning, a wonderful nurse named Richie came into the room to get Gord all "fixed up" and said "Today we are going to sit in a chair, perhaps roll through the hallways today and tomorrow, downstairs to the lobby to people watch! I was in shock - finally - some action! We did the stroll - lasted about 30 minutes which is great for the first day. In the afternoon I was greeted with a wonderful stroke nurse who will be our liason for the rest of Gord's stay. It has given me such a sense of relief to know that one person is heading the wellness recovery crew and giving directions. She has ordered the peg insert which should happen in the next day or two. It will give Gord relief (as well as me). The swallowing therapist still had not shown up before I left today but we are going ahead with the peg regardless. Gord will be put out for the procedure and while they are inserting the tube they will have a look around his stomach etc. She has a program outlined for Gord and I am so excited (once again) to embark on it.
I understand Gord had lots of visitors today, spoke on the phone a couple of times, told me had 5 fingers when I asked him and when I said how many toes do you have ....he looked puzzled and said I don't know. Interesting.
I had a great nap this afternoon and I feel better already. I am not going to the hospital this evening as hard as it is for me not to but a hot bath is calling me and a nice cozy bed.
Good night everyone and thank you so much for your wonderful supportive emails and blog comments. It warms my heart and really keeps me going. I truly love you one and all.
Love
Sheila
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Hi Sheila
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you both had a better day, love and hugs to the both of you. Mrs D
Sheila,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that they got
Gord up today, that makes alot of difference, not only for him but for you aswell, continue being his advocate.
Be strong,
Bruce & Brenda Mathers
Kealia 304
Hi Sheila -I'm so happy to hear things are progressing for the better and that Gord is making progress! I'm sure he feels better being out and about. As Always - I'm here for you for whatever you need - big or small!
ReplyDeleteWith love to you both
Renee
Sheila, Good to hear there were improvements on all sides on Tuesday. We can’t imagine how drained you must be, both emotionally and physically, yet you still take the time to write the blog and keep us up to date on Gord’s progress – thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteSome of Gord’s long-time friends and past co-workers put together a little something to share with him.
Gord, a few of us that you hired during the Panel group days at Spartan got together and had a drink (or two) and reminisced about when we worked together. Of course, as you can imagine, the longer we talked (drank), the more the memories started flowing so we decided to write you a limerick and also include a few “Gordisms”. Hopefully you’ll enjoy hearing them as much as we enjoyed talking about them.
There's this guy we all love called Gord
Working with him at Spartan, we were never bored.
When the weather was sunny and hot
A popsicle from Gord you got.
Or a lemon hart on ice was poured.
Gordism's:
I can't physically be there.
Don't go in there.
I'm not a stand in line kinda guy.
I'll be down south.
Contact any member of the panel group for clarification.
And… other things we remember you being famous for:
Wet willy's
Jumping on desks
Speeding tickets
A people person
Thinking of you and looking forward to the day you’ll “run the hallways” again.
Your Panel Gang.
SHEILA,
ReplyDeleteThanks for having the strength to keep us updated on Gord's progress. We haven't met but we have come to the conclusion that Gord is very lucky to have such a strong and loving wife as yourself. It's great to hear Gord is heading in the most positive direction with his recovery. He is an amazing strong person and will be back drinking rum with Stuart and Murray in the office at the battery at Win Eagle in no time. Would you please give Gord a hug for us we miss him and his sense of humour.
Love Gail and Murray Forbes
Aloha Sheila and all
ReplyDeleteGloria Hunt here - we just arrived on Maui Monday and I went to the canoes with Mari this morning. I must say there is a huge empty space where Gordon is supposed to be. It is such good news that he is making progress. You are an amazing protector, care giver, nurturer, soul mate. I think of you two every day and keep you in my prayers. You, Sheila, are truly a God Send. Take care of you -
Love Gloria
aloha sheila...
ReplyDeletekeeping gord in our prayers. you are so strong and incredible partner to your sweet husband.
send a link to your condo sale...would like to forward it to a few people in oregon.
my email is skdo@aol.com...in case you don't have it handy.
sun is shining in maui for gord ...love susie