I finally counted the days since Gord's incident and I cannot believe we have been in this bubble for 56 days. It really is amazing how life goes by without even realizing it until you take the time to actually look at a calendar. For me, it has been a day to day survival and now I am starting to look forward to one thing and one thing only and that is seeing Gord each day but the rest of it, the hospital, the smells, the lack of things to do day after day is really getting to me. The only bright light is the advent of Spring -which of course in Alberta does not really exist- ; a possible move to another facility and living at HOME!!!!
Gratefully, I have been taken care with such tenderness and love in Calgary by the Finches, the Zimmermans, Richard and Vonnie Bosch, my children, Andrea, Colby and Geoff. Stacy and Daniel have provided fun and laughter for Gord which is wonderful to see. Friends have stopped by with food, toys and books and it is always good to have a chat.
Now for Gord's progress which is what this blog is really about. Sorry I just took a moment for myself.
Today, Sunday, Gord is getting more and more independent. Trouble is, his wheelchair is not geared for that independence so he is getting frustrated. I need to get him into a chair he can wheel himself about and then they will have to watch out for Gord Bosch in the hallways! Yesterday, I discovered a lump on his knee right where the Dr. tests your reflexes with the rubber hammer.....it looks like an egg so I reported it, and we will see where that goes. Things take time around here and if it was life threatening, I doubt we would get help in time. There is such minimal staff and now our government is going to cut back more. Oh, I just want OUT of this as quickly as possible NEVER to return.
Message out to Tom and Red: We got your package and what a delightful, creative surprise. I use the signs on Gord's door and the nurses get a good laugh....thank you so much for making that effort to lighten up our lives. The 2010 goal to paddle is beautiful. Love the artwork - did you do it???
We have a new podmate in yellow and he is quite hilarious. Very chatty - at least he was a couple of days ago when he arrived but seems to be going down hill today. Heart attack with subsequent chest opening etc. He is here because he can't remember things like the alphabet so I asked if he could sing the alphabet song and he sang half of it (Gord looked at me like I was nuts!)Then he launched into doing the alphabet backwards. I couldn't believe. Anyway, miracles do happen and we are still watching Gord's unfold.
Have a great day everyone...
Love
Sheila and Gord
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It's nice to hear that Gord is getting better even though it is a slow process. We'd love to see him on Maui again and especially for a paddle.
ReplyDeleteLove to Shelia & Gord from Bob & Debbie Heacox
Just got back from Mexico. Glad to hear Gord is doing better. He was always good at getting things done at work.
ReplyDeleteTell him I'm thinkiong of him, and for goddness sakes, warn the nurses about his driving habits!! ha ha
Love
Ginny Brommeland
Good Morning Sheila and Gord
ReplyDeleteI thought I had sent you a comment on friday but for some reason it did not go through
Sorry we did not get to Cal for a visit but my Dad cam e to re deer for the weekend. I had not seen him since Dec. so it was nice to have a visit.
Is Gord not going to be transfered to Ponoka?? Is the Halver Johson Centre in Cal. I have never heard of it.
I have some pictures of you two at Joey and Keri's wedding that I will bring down to you. Hopefully we can come soon. Leni is back in Athabasca and I do not think he will be home this weekend.
Dustin is in Maui and he said it has been very windy and a little cooler than normal.
As always I enjoy reading about Gords progress and sharing it with Leni and the boys. Judy (our secretary that used to work for us) asked about Gord the other days and sends her best wishes.
Take care
Sandy and Leni
Hi YOU TWO.Talking to you both from Victoria was pretty neat, amazing how Gord knew me right away. Sheila your spirit and energy is awesome. My thoughts are with you both daily. Marion
ReplyDeleteWell Sheila and Gord, this is quite a test of all kinds of things that we just never realize we may have to deal with some day. Please relay to Gord a story I just told Ferne a couple of days ago about the time that He and I were starting up a compressor in the Kerrobert area. It rained like crazy, and just before we were to leave it stopped, and that turned the mud into something like very thick peanut butter. Our company truck was my nearly new Volvo. Of course we got stuck almost immediately and at that point we put Gord's considerable bulk into the trunk! It helped but, was not enough. Eventually we found a guy with a little tractor who pulled us to the pavement. Unfortunatley the mud would not come out of the wheel wells and we ended up taking all the wheels off the car and digging out the mud. Probably not a good example of "The good old days"
ReplyDeleteI am plnning on being in Calgary first week of April, and would like to come and see you guys, Ferne passes on her best wishes too.
Ferne and Ed