The Minister's Cat: Vancouver Visit

Friday, October 15, 2010

Vancouver Visit

We have been staying at GF Strong on this trip to Vancouver. It has been great to see lots of friends from the staff there as well as a few of the patients who were back for a visit and we got to catch up on what is happening. We were able to attend the rehab rap on Wednesday which is a meeting with the BC Paraplegic Assn. These are always informative meetings with everyone sharing ideas about what is on different people’s minds. The focus ended up being mostly on staffing and it was quite helpful for us. We also found out that the room we are staying in was not booked for Friday so we decided to stay an extra day. This way we avoid the ferry traffic on Friday night, as well we can have a longer visit with John’s brother Robin who came down to visit as well as buy a few things.

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AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 9:35 PM
It sounds like it was a good visit in Vancouver. Aunt Sheila was happy to hear about how positive your time was and sends hugs to both you and to Robin's family.

Aunty Sheila and the family in Trail
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AlexaOctober 18, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Glad things have gone okay and that you can take some time for yourselves to shop and visit. Hi to Robin and take care. With love
Alexa and LDon
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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.