The Minister's Cat: A Short Visit To VGH

Friday, March 12, 2010

A Short Visit To VGH

Today I had a chat with the doctor in the morning. She said my hemoglobulin was lower and it was time for a blood transfusion which needs to be done at VGH. Awhile after Laverne arrived we headed off to VGH. As usual things take longer than expected. It was hard to find a good vein for the transfusion but eventually all went well and I made it back to GF Strong by 9 pm. As the doctor predicted I feel perkier after 2 units of blood.

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AnonymousMarch 13, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Good morning,
Your experience makes me feel good about all the years I donated blood when I lived in Richmond. While I know that you did not receive my blood, I think there may be similar stories from the recipients of my donations. Thanks for sharing and praise the Lord for this technology. So glad that you are feeling better.
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Calm in the storm - blessings and praises

1 ATV was on the trail minutes after Johns accident. He was able to get help ASAP while Laverne was able to stay and assist.

2 The cement blocks had been removed from the beginning of the logging road so that the ambulance could back in right away.

3 The nurses at the hospital were the right ones. One worked with John and one graduated with Laverne. They were Connie and Ellen.

4 Good friends Lee & Don, Bob & Pat were at the hospital quickly.

5 Laverne was able to fly with John on the Medivac helicopter as this is unusual.

6 In vancouver Beth Sykes a Cascades church friend was coming on shift on ICU after a week in Mexico.

7 Tom Freeman a friend was in town to Visit John the first day.

8 The many prayers and help. Those who have helped by taking DVBS, feeding cat, gathering belongings, (and bringing them down), and getting the bikes home.

9 Karen from 100 Huntley St called out friend Patricia and said she sensed that a close friend needed prayer.

10 Sister Eleanor was able to get a quick flight and be there before surgery.

11 John was able and ready to get a tracheotomy in good time instead of days or weeks later.