Dear friends. Colin has created a new blog specifically dedicated to spinal cord injury, disability topics, and related things; and has therefore moved all my posts about him, the accident, and his continued recovery on the new blog. His new endeavor includes online computer coding training (specifically including JAVA) for anyone, but specifically other disabled … [Read more…]
Today, while we were sitting together at our computers, Colin simply asked if there was a spare mouse lying around. We found one. He wanted to try using the mouse instead of the trackball he has been using. In what I can only call a remarkable feat – he simply went ahead and managed to … [Read more…]
We started with a new OT (occupational therapist) who specialises in hands only, about a month and a half ago. She is wonderful and has given Colin new exercises, and a new splint to see if we can improve his right hand. First of all, she measured his range very precisely using a device that … [Read more…]
this is only the third time we have had a swim with Colin, but this time we put weights on his feet to sort of help him stay upright. You can see in the deep end how he is able to be upright because his feet are not floating up and tipping him. It was … [Read more…]
The dreaded AD (autonomic dysreflexia) visited Colin last weekend. The first time he had it he ended up in the ICU with orchitis and was a day away from having his testicle amputated. That was while he was still at the rehab, and was over 2 years ago. I have tried my best to learn … [Read more…]
During the week, when Jabu gets COlin out of bed, the dogs wait outside the room for him to appear. Every day. Jinxie runs backward leading him to the treats, barking along the way to make he doesn’t forget. In this video, you can see how Colin is able to use both arms, and how … [Read more…]
So here is a small video of Colin using the modified tap to fill the plastic drinking rock for our animals. Apologies that he is not wearing trousers, I did buy him a new pair of camo pants yesterday but we can’t seem to find them 😉 Thanks for popping in, and have a lovely … [Read more…]
Colin’s accident caused damage to his C5 vertebra, but it was an incomplete injury. This means that there is some nerve transmission between the brain and lower than C5. Although this is still quite high, and he has lost a huge amount of ability, he does have some limited hand function. Since his right arm … [Read more…]
Our renovations are completed. We had a minor change to the bathroom, the braai / entertainment area, and the pool hoist. It was just too difficult to shower Colin in the commode as I am just not capable of washing him effectively while ensuring that he doesn’t slip out of the chair. I struggle to … [Read more…]