The last time we will exit this building. Gord trying to hide his cane behind his back.His smile is pretty big!
Saying Good Bye....on his last walk down this corridor...
Well, it's over. As the picture depicts, the crowd is cheering Gord and Gord is cheering the loudest. I asked "who is happy Gord is leaving today" and they broke out in a cheer. Amazing, and awesome that we have come this far in just 10 months. (7 months in Halvar Jonson). Oh and speaking of Halvar Jonson, I stopped by the local FasGas to get a Lottomax today (you just never know) and the gal helping me told me that Halvar Jonson comes in every day and she helps him as he had a stoke years ago. He was a teacher of hers in school as well. I was floored! I would have thought HJ would have been long gone if a rehab center is named after him.
There is also a shot of Gord in his last walk down the hall to the truck saying goodbye to a buddy. It was sweet to see how these two interacted as neither could find the words to express what they wanted to say so they nod and shrug and point. Who needs to speak! Body language works just fine.
The going away gathering in Ferintosh House was wonderful. These are the people who dedicated themselves to help Gord get to where he is today. A very important person that is not present that we must thank is Fiona. You have seen her working with Gord in Physio therapy shots earlier in the blogspots. Fiona has moved to Lethbridge and we wish her much success.
Thank you all for coming by to say good bye to us. We will miss you.....kind of. Gord intimated that he did not want to see any of you again - except on the beach in Maui.
Well, I am tired and am going to take a few days to get my energy back, get the house cleaned up and maybe the garden. Then it will be time to think of warmer climates.
Love to all,
Sheila
Sheila and Gord
ReplyDeleteCongratualtons. We can not wait to see you in Maui (since we never seem to find the time to have a visit here lol)
Sandy and Leni
Congratulations Gordon and Sheila!! These pictures are a testimony to lots of hard work on the part of both of you. Now it is time to look ahead to a warm and wonderful winter on Maui!!! Can't wait to see you.
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Virginia
Congratulations, Gord ,on your graduation from HJ. We're so happy for you and Sheila. Enjoy your next stey- and the thoughts of the freedom to move on.
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Dale and Sharon Crush
Hey you 2..
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your graduation! You've come such a long way over the past few months, now you can concentrate on the next milestone....winter in the sun!
Our very best wishes to an amazing pair,
All our luv and many hugs too,
Harris & Carol
WE ARE HAPPY TO SEE YOU GUYS MOVE ON TO YOUR NEXT STEP.I HOPE IT IN A WARM CLIMATE.I AM IN NEW BRUNSWICK IN THE SNOW.IT IS WARMER IN ALBERTA.HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.TAKE CARE.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
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