April 19, 2007

Day 66
Hi, I'm back! Just had to reset the router, so that was pretty easy to do. I reset the modem, but didn't think to do the router too. Next time I will.
Dale is applying to enter the school of journalism, and I think he should do well, as he can write very well. Those were excellent posts, and he was happy to do it for us. It just so happened that he was visiting when all that stuff was happening, so he could give a first hand accout of the happenings. Last week was peaceful in many ways, and full of social obligations for me, and a good thing we waited until this week for the move, because it was a bit traumatic. Tuesday was definitely a day of hugely mixed emotions. I got the call that Glenn would be moving before 8:00 AM. I still am shakey when the phone rings at slightly odd hours. I had appointements, so we took care of business, then shortly after lunch went back to the hospital to see if Glenn had moved, and if he had, to say good-bye to the staff. Everyone there was thrilled that Glenn had moved, so we then went to Wascana, and found our way to Glenn. He was not happy. Just think how nervous he was. He said he cried all the way over. (They took him by ambulance). We were able to have him put into a wheel chair, and were welcomed and given the tour by a very entertaining man. Glenn settled down, but once he got back to bed, his neighbour started to do his thing. Glenn was angry, and at one point asked me what was he gonna do? I told him that the old guy couldn't help it and that he would probably go to sleep soon. We stayed later, and tried to help him to get to sleep. He was in an old bed, so I told him we would get him a mattress cover. He also wanted a TV, so I told him we would get one the next day. He pulled up his strenghth from within as only Glenn can do, and resigned himself to a long night. I didn't sleep really well either.
Yesterday was a new day however. I got there at 9:00 AM, and was pleased to see Glenn looking fairly well rested. They give the patients a scrub in the morning, so he wanted a shave. I gave him one and we were set for the day. After he had lunch he went for assessment in the physio dept. He was busy looking and told me he was nervous. His physios were very good, and talked him through the stretches, and explained that they were mostly checking things out. We went for a walk, went outside, sat in the cafeteria, watched some TV in the solarium and generally got the feel of the new place. They had replaced his old bed for a new one, so we don't have to get a mattress cover. The nurses were busy, and Glenn sat up for quite a long while. They commented that if our neighbour was going to continue to be so noisy, that they would see about moving either Glenn or him, so we'll see what happens. We got his TV and set it up. I signed up for cable, so he should be hooked up shortly.
We were excited for the move, and yet it was so hard to do. Everything is new again, and how he manages to cope so well is still a wonder to me. Chris asked if they could bring their little dog in, and got the OK from the staff. Jackie and I are going in today to be there for Glenn's assessment with the OT's. It was good to have a bit of a break this morning and get some of the bugs worked out of the system. I found myself missing writing out the events, so this is really beneficial for me and the kids to do.
We're almost ready to leave, so I'll sign off for now, and pick up the story later.
'Til next time,
Louise