Sunday
Colin hates the weekends now. There is only one set of physio on Saturday and Sunday. He feels that those sessions benefit him more than anything. People that know him well understand. Since the day I met him, Colin was dilligent in his exercise routine. From daily workouts at the gym, to running everyday with a selection of dogs in tow. To martial arts and the bench press set that was moved "lovingly" from home to home. His mucking out of stables and riding kept him fit winter and summer. So to be reduced to physio once a day is torture.
I arrive full of chat, anyone that knows me is aware I work for a large airline, dealing with business men and VIPs. Today we had two. J.K. Rowling bustled in, family in tow. No one would have recognised her, not sure of the need for an escort, just drew more attention. I heard someone ask "who is she?" but if it makes her feel better?!
The second was a chap you would pass in the street, no one would take a second look back-
Neil Armstrong, the man on the moon. All these years ago, we had him walking up there- personally I am always unconvinced, an american cover up! " One small step for man...." and 40 years later we are still unable to fix spinal cord injuries, hmmm.
My chat seems menial! I have been on 2 earlies and I am definitly flagging. I leave him to his regime and head home. Shelley is back in Aberdeen. Louise and Melissa are with the lovely James and Paul, life at home is normal.
Monday
Have just phoned the unit. Colin is running a termperature. They are administering antibiotics. This is a massive set back. Not to them, but to Colin, as he will not have any "off time" from the ventilator today, or until his temp or whatever it is that is causing it is controlled. I worry about my visit, Colin might take this in his stride, he is much more resiliant than me, or his moral might take a nose dive, who knows.
"Thats one small step for man..."
Hello Tootie. This is your uncle Fraser in Portugal. The last time we met was at Zena's wedding, a very long time ago! Your girls have grown up "a bit " since then! However we have seen them in videos that your Mum has made. With the departure of Buck and now this horrendous accident it has been a bad time for the Hiders. Zena had kept me in the picture regarding Colin but the way this blog has developed and with all the feeling that you have put into it is really great.You write in the most interesting way. Perhaps J K Rowling should look out!
ReplyDeleteThe number of hits this blog has received is indicative of how many people are in your corner and praying for Colin's recovery.
Our thoughts are with you and your girls and also your Mum. Children's problems weigh very heavily on their parents and this must be a very bad time for her.
We are going to Jamie's wedding in November first time in Edinburgh for over 16 years so we will see you then.
Love uncle Fraser and aunt Rosemary
Colin,
ReplyDeleteOur prayers and aspirations for a quick recovery are with you.
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