August 2011

Well, I cannot believe how fast the Summer has gone by. We have been battling through rain, hail, wind, you name it.....and very few days in a row of sunshine and clear skies. I think everyone is experiencing a Summer of inclement weather so I know we are not alone.

All is well with Gord. We have been continuing on with therapies and his speech is still improving on a daily basis. It is very encouraging. Physically, the right arm is not showing any signs of voluntary movement. It is all unvoluntary but the arm still looks normal. We went to a clinic at the Foothills so assess the arm and leg and consider Botox injections. A decision will be made on our next visit sometime in September. Walking is good and Gord continues to walk the back street doing almost a mile a day. He is very motivated to keep moving which is a blessing as it keeps his circulation going etc.

I have once again been remiss in keeping up with the blog and I wasn't even sure if I could get on it again. Obviously, I was successful.

Update on grandchildren......

We are up to number NINE with the impending arrival of a daughter to Colby and Laurie Bell in mid December 2011. You will remember Laurie if you read the first blogs. Laurie was the amazing author of those writings. Talented lady!!!

Well, that's all for now. Not sure who is actually following us anymore, but I will update now and again when new information pops up.

Lots of love to all....

Sheila and Gord

Update coming soon

Sorry sorry....I know you are waiting for an update. I am preparing one soon and just want you to know everything is good. We arrived back home around May 21st or so and have been working like crazy to get the place in shape for the Summer. The weather has not helped...in fact as I write this I may lose my connection due to lightning hitting a pole or something. The sky is black and the wind is a blowing and there are whitecaps on the lake....yikes.

Take care...

Love

Sheila & Gord

January 5, 2011 A GREAT day!

2 years ago today our boy fell and 2 years later he is a miracle. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support through this experience. We both appreciate it very much and I really cannot find enough words to express all I feel. Last night Bette Midler was on TV and she sang the song "You are the wind beneath my wings" and I had a real emotional rush. That describes all of you who are in our lives.
Today we are going to lunch with Su and Ken in Lahaina. Ken was with Gord when he had his stroke and was instrumental in getting help while Su and I frantically drove back from halfway to Makawao. We talked about it last night and Gord had lots of questions. He had Ken walk him through the events as they unfolded. Soon I will get a printout of the blog so that Gord can see for himself the past 2 years of his life.
I am going to get some pictures today and will post soon.
Happy New Year everyone.....
Much love and gratitude from Gord and Sheila