This is the story of Colin’s car accident resulting in him becoming an incomplete Quadriplegic, and his recovery process.
Colin was ok today. He had quite a few visitors, and all the social activity and talking made him a bit tired so he was not able to stay in the chair for the hour as he got dizzy. It is more difficult for him to speak from a sitting position, and he completely First, … [Read more…]
Today was a really lovely day. I bought a headphone splitter so that Colin and I could watch a movies together on my laptop. We always used to watch Simpsons episodes when we went to bed so it could sort of lull us to sleep. This is one of the parts of our togetherness that … [Read more…]
This one may help with the keyboard operation. Way too early, but this one looks kinda useful: This knife-thingy would need a different handle, but something like this may be helpful when his strength returns so we can eat by himself with little or no asisstance. Here are some other types of cutlery he may … [Read more…]
Another good day today. But a very long day. It took me all day to go across town to take care of some admin near the original hospital, as well as at the original hospital. It was raining all day which also means that everyone had taken an extra dose of stupid pills and the … [Read more…]
We also had a really good laugh today, and here is one of favourite scenes from the IT crowd. I always loved it before, but today we got to laugh at it on a whole new level.
Colin was tired today, but is doing well. I need to learn to be less anxious when he is quiet or tired as it doesn’t always mean there is anything wrong. He is slowly gaining strength and continues with little wins. Today he fed himself 4 spoons by himself, and the OT helped him finish … [Read more…]
Today was another good day. Colin was feeling a little quiet today, but not sad. He worked hard in the gym in the morning, and then just after lunch he went back. HA HA! he has never been to gym three times a day before. My Grumpy who was next to him and kept disturbing … [Read more…]
Just so much admin to do. I have done a lot but there always seems to be more and more to do. Today I am grateful for printers, phones, and compassionate people who help as much as they can. My printer has stopped working and it is very annoying. You don’t realise how much you … [Read more…]
Today was another really good day. Colin is speaking more and more easily, and his oxygen is down to 1, he is eating all he meals, his shoulder is still sore but is feeling much better, and today he told me that he feels as if his fingers are starting to move a very tiny … [Read more…]
Today was an absolutely brilliant day, all around. I didn’t go see him yesterday, and I missed him a lot, but there was just too much to do, and I also needed a break. When I arrived this morning, he waited for me to come close, as usual, and then whispered “I have a surprise … [Read more…]