There are somethings in life you never forget. Your first kiss: David Cuthbertson, Heriots disco, well at least I think it was, maybe I should change names to protect the innocent. Your engagement day: Colin to this days swears that he can't remember asking me?! Your wedding day, and the birth of your children: how could I possibly forget (ouch!). Your eldest child's engagement and then wedding, for those of you who don't know (and why not, have I not shown you the pictures), two weeks in Barbados last Christmas. Your eldest and middle child's graduation. Oh how proud we were. All these mile stones come and go, the next bigger and better than the last..
Why, you ask is she telling us this? Well I want you all to share in my recent special moment.
Walking in Glasgow Southern, to be told that barring any problems, Colin is 100% off the vent.
YES 100%. And he will be using a speaking valve for 2 1/2 hour sessions.
So he has said to tell everyone Thank you. For their love, and wishes. He will speak to you soon.
I can't believe it. Colin hadn't read the memo, and obviously was reading the book "how to teach yourself to breath again in 11 weeks". Me, I'm still struggling with the "Atkins Diet". Never finished the first chapter. Oh well, now Colin had found his voice, maybe he will read it to me!
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Charlotte and Colin what amazing news, I have been reading the blog faithfully and following the progress as Colin proves the experts wrong with his determination - toes, fingers, vent-free, speech...sky is the limit.
ReplyDeleteThe strength you have all shown during this journey is amazing (can't believe you are still treking in for these early shifts and then onto the 'mental M8') and you still have your sense of humour!
Your posts often make me stop and think about how much we take for granted in life...some things just don't really seem that important any more. A strong loving family means more, and can get you through, anything (although I wouldn't really fancy being in a tent in the weather today!)
If you are working Sunday I may see you (taking Lauren and Lennon to London to see the Xmas lights)
... you are no really going to subject Colin to Braehead are you !!
Carol
Great news! All best wishes and still willing more improvement every day...
ReplyDeleteJust brilliant..x
ReplyDeleteHi Colin / Charlotte et al
ReplyDeleteBloody whoopy do.............!! I arrive back from the old US of A to read this. A great welcome back, I have been out hunting jack rabbits with eagles in the middle of Kansas with Colin not much out of my mind at this rate we will be getting you out hawking by hook or by crook. Colin get those fingers and toes working and the rest will come along. Even switching on the Braehead christmas lights. Andrew
Absolutely amazing Colin and 'Thank You' for putting a smile on my face today. Keep it up! Love to you all.
ReplyDeleteGilly XXX
That's just fantastic news and very inspiring. Just shows what Colin's determination can do along with a lot of love and support. Thinking about you all and willing things to get better every day. Anne xx
ReplyDeleteOh God, tears again, must make note not to put mascara on BEFORE I read the blog! That is fantastic news, HUGE progress, love to you all, I don't know how you are keeping your strength up. Love Amanda x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic! Onwards and upwards!
ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes. I am so so happy for you. What a man, how brave, how determined. Quite simply an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news. What progress, Colin now you know the advantages of having a bully for a wife!!! Sorry folks, Charlotte and I have been friends for long enough that she will appreciate the comment!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you both,
Love Kim xxx
Well done colin would you let me/ us all when we can invaded the hospital to see that smile of his again Thom
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