Sorry guys for not posting at my usual time. The Lacey house is undergoing some transformation in preparation for Conor's homecoming.
Sadly (for those of you not in Ottawa) the weather is not cooperating at all ... had to run out for some salt/sand and Ciaran had a go at chipping the ice. Unfortunately, its pretty bloody solid so we may have to wait for the milder weather they're calling for on the weekend.
The ramp was installed yesterday ... doesn't look like much and I suspect we may need some plywood or something added to it for a smooth transfer from car to home ... we're gonna do a dry run tonight and I'll defer to the professionals (though I may offer an opinion(!))
I'm sneaking this update in while I wait for the medical supply company to arrive with all the goodies for the bathroom, the wheelchair, etc. Last night, Ciaran and Chris Bolger (supervised by Erin, I believe) moved a couple pieces of furniture down to the basement. Poor Joey doesn't have a clue what's going on!
Tonight Ciaran is off to a "semi-formal" Christmas party at the Corel Centre ... needless to say he doesn't know much about how he's getting there, what time it starts, what he'll where etc. In typical teen-age fashion ... it all magically comes together at the last minute.
Conor and I have an appointment at 6 tonight with the police investigator. He will have the results of the investigation and also some photos ... this will be very enlightening for Conor, I think.
Yesterday, the physios had Conor practice hopping. His balance is remarkably good, thought I imagine the sensation of all those muscles, tendons, bones (and brain) being bounced about was something. He was able yesterday to transfer from wheelchair to bed on his own .... and propelled himself down to the caf for a cheeseburger and a poutine. The hospital food is really atrocious and he prefers to eat real food everyday. Yesterday, for lunch, he ate a rather large helping of potato salad provided by my friend, Linda ... and tonight I believe Scotty is coming in with a Subway sub for him! I may have said before (if so I apologize), that brain injured patients use 10,000 calories a day. If they don't replace those calories, they will experience muscle loss. Conor has already noticed that he has lost some weight.
That's about all for today .... I'll go in after lunch for a short visit ... then back again after supper for the meeting with the cop. Hopefully, I'll be able to update tonight or first thing in the morning. Tomorrow will be a busy day ... and a day that I didn't expect to arrive so soon. Wish us all luck !
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Good luck tonight with the police investigator. You must be beyond excited for Conor to come home, Rose. Conor, I am so impressed with your strength and determination. Good for you. Big hugs and kisses to all of you and I look forward to the next update as always.
Love Auntie Diane
xoxoxo
Luck & hugs too for Friday!
Howdy folks. I sent this post once but I think it blew up when I couldn't remember my password. I keep reading your updates and I must be too far from home because I can never keep any dry eyes. So beatiful to hear that Conor is coming home. It is so unbelievable that you have been measuring in inches and you have reached this milestone in such a short time. It goes to show that love, prayer and hope is so precious and vital. Can't wait to see you folks in about a week. The Perry's
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