Colin had his official pass-out to come home for the day today. We arrived at 7:30 at the rehab this morning, and Jabu (our wonderful Carer / ENA [enrolled nursing assistent]) helped with the heavy lifting and some other nursing activities.
The Transporter (a wheelchair rack built to fit onto a tow bar) was successful, and it carried the chair home on the back of the car with no problems at all.
We managed to transfer him in and out of the car, the house, and the bed itself at the rehab, with no safety net at all. It would not be possible without Jabu.
The house changes will include a ramp so Colin can get in and out of the house in his own, and a wider door into the bathroom, and a walk-in (wheel-in) shower. This means I have to give up my wonderful bath that Colin did for us a few years ago, but we can put it into the other bathroom when we redo that one, and so it will be fine. 😀
Colin was able to do stuff on his PC today – for the first time in almost 100 days. Here is a pic of him looking extremely pleased with himself. He used the standard Windows keypad mouse function, and his stylus held in his splint.
Today I am so grateful for Colin’s hard work, and determination to move forward, any way possible. I look forward to the weekend when he can stay over, and be safe – when the alterations are done.
Hallo Janice
This message is such an inspiration. I wish there were more people that can learn from Colin’s experience. He is doing wonderful and looked so excited to be home for a change. Well done to all of you.
Hope he will be home soon and permanently.
Regards
Anet
I am so pleased you have had a happy positive day ?
Love and hugs xxx