08/04/2012, Kingston, Ontario
While Al navigates new skills at SMOL, I am learning all kinds of new computer skills here alone. I relied on him heavily for all my computer trouble-shooting. With out him at my service I am being forced to figure out things for myself. I'm feeling a bit smug at my accomplishments. I figured out the link to feature on here. Linking my knitting project was a huge challenge when trying to link to Ravelry. After several tries. The link would only take you to where you could sign in to Ravelry. If you had an account you could sign in otherwise it asked you to make an account to see my project. I knew there must be a way to link directly to my current project without being a member. I searched the Ravelry and found the button to make my project Public and not the default to Ravelry subscribers. Quite a lesson in frustration. I didn't give up and am proud to know I just might be smarter than a 5th grader.
This morning I am off to the market and then to see Al. Bridget is now back with me full time as my sister is off to PEI for 2 weeks. So I am coping with giving all my loved ones fair time and juggling meeting their needs. Tonight the 3 of us will spend some family time together.
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08/03/2012, Kingston, Ontario
I started these leg warmers the day before Al's surgery and finished them July 31st. They were a great hospital project. Not difficult, just something to keep my mind busy. I love the yarn which is a combination of merino paired with a lace weight super kid mohair giving it a sweet halo. The colour is Eggplant. This is an over due gift for Al's daughter Natasha. I think I'll be making leg warmers for me too. Also featured here.
In other news I observed Al in his physiotherapy for a few minutes today and he was working hard. His mood is lifting as he sees some little improvements.
Bridget had her Wellness Physical today and I was provided with a current Health Certificate. This will enable her to visit with Al, in his room at SMOL. Tomorrow night the three of us will cuddle in Al's bed and watch GLEE.
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08/03/2012, Kingston, Ontario
As a thank you to the staff on Kidd 7 at KGH I made some cookies (50/50, meaning 50 % chocolate 50% dough) which I took over fresh for the shift change this morning. Everyone was asking how Al was transitioning. Al is making the change and adjusting to a more rigorous routine. His first couple of days he seemed sad and overwhelmed but I think that is normal. I am leaving him alone more now so he can engage in his therapies and realize his potential.
Miss Bridget has a Wellness appointment this afternoon with her new veterinarian. After she receives her up to date paper work I will take her to SMOL to see Al. Her clean bill of health will go on Al's file and she can visit in his room.
I plan to take the lap top on Saturday night and Bridget and the three of us will cozy up in bed and watch some GLEE.
I'm trying to add the cookie link here, hopefully it works, my computer expert is in the hospital.
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08/01/2012, Kingston, Ontario
Al made the trek to St. Mary's early Tuesday morning. Yesterday was a settling in day and meeting his physician and some of his "team". Today he had some Speech and Physio. Starting tomorrow his boot camp will start with Speech/communication at 11 a.m., Physio at 1 and Occupational Therapy at 3 p.m. His Speech is with Audrey and his PT and OT are both a Jennifer so he won't have many names to learn. The food is better at SMOL, its all made on site. I think Al was pretty overwhelmed today and we think a new UTI is brewing. So blood and urine is being checked and tomorrow his PIC line is to be removed. It can just be removed at the bed side by a physician. Let the rehab Games begin.
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07/30/2012, Kingston, Ontario
As of tomorrow; Tuesday, Al will be kissing KGH goodbye. We were told this afternoon he will be transferred to St. Mary's sometime tomorrow morning. We are both ready for this to happen. With the summer vacation schedule Al did not get physiotherapy here today so the timing is perfect for his move.
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07/30/2012, Kingston, Ontario
The weekend for the most part was very good. Saturday Al was a bit lazy and didn't get up in his chair. I let him rest for the Sunday visit with Natasha. Al was dressed and ready for her arrival around 10:30. I hunted down a Chair and we got him in the chair for his lunch, then headed to the water front. Natasha can attest to how difficult those chairs are to man handle. Bridget arrived for a visit and as you can see she was quite happy to be pushed around. Her visit added to Al's already very good mood. We are hoping for news of Al's transfer to St. Mary's this week.
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