Day 14
Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since we began this journey. A lot has happened and a lot has stood still. Glenn was moved out of the ICU this morning andup to 5A, the neurosciences unit. When I got there a little before lunch, he was having psysiotherapy, and this tired him out. Jackie, Chris and Dale came up after wandering around a bit ( we had been given the wrong Mitchell, who had been moved up to 6 F), but we found Glenn and were happy to see him out of the intensive care unit. He was showing more movement in his right leg today, but later in the afternoon, another Doctor came in as he has a sore ankle and quite a bit of swelling in the right leg. They were checking for gout, but I think one of his IV sights is leaking under the skin. They stopped the blood thinner and had a doctor check for the gout, so now we wait again to see how quickly that clears up.
We have posted his room for visiting by immediate family only. Please be patient until Glenn feels up to seeing more people. He gets very upset( who wouldn't), so wait to come see him. Hopefully he will be in a better frame of mind soon, in the meantime, he needs to rest and do his therapy, and I thank you in advance for your understanding.
I'm actually posting this on Tuesday morning from a computer at home, so I have had perserverence enough to conquor something! Keep praying for us, and thank you for your comments and cards. It's good to know Glenn is held in such high regard by so many.
Louise
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Keep looking after each other. Everyone has to be strong and healthy for Glenn to get there. Its great that Glenn is on 5A. As for visitors his family is who he needs. We are all praying for and cheering him on from the sidelines. That's what is needed now. Tomorrow is a new day.
Love, Marjorie
I note that you mention that Glenn gets rather upset. Louise, this is normal after a stroke or a heart attack. Be patient. He will return to normal eventually, but it takes time. It is a result of the feeling of helplessness, and, I think, of the chemical imbalance in the body. I think there is also an element of anger - the "why me?" feeling.
Thank you for this blog. It is a good idea, as we don't have to keep bothering you when you are tired and unhappy, by constantly calling to ask how things are.
Keep your spirits up. Thank God for your friends and family.
Christine Whitaker.
Glenn is looking much better, upright and his glasses on! He'll be "giving us a wink" in no time! And when he gets tired of Deep Purple tunes, we can send him some April Wine!!
Love and hugs to all of you!
Joe and Cheryl and family
Just want to let you know that we're following Glenn's journey and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you much love and best wishes !
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