Room with a View

Wednesday July 29th



Today was a great day, in a lot of ways!!!!

Physio was busy, with lots of walking, and staircase work!!  The entire Physio team was thoroughly impressed as I paraded around the gym, lap after lap, like a proud peacock.  Time for some video work tomorrow so I can show my walking progress.

In OT, had an assessment on left-sided mobility and functionality… They said I was progressing “spectacularly“. So that’s a good thing.

All the while, The nurses were busy moving me into a new room…A room with a view!  Technically I had A view before, but it wasn’t very good.  It was into a courtyard and there was never anyone in it. Now I look due East… I can see the lake, the CNTower, and spectacular skies ALL DAY LONG!

Jillian came up for a dinner date outside.... Our usual table. šŸ˜‹





Then this happened…

Drive Up Visit


Anneke, the kids & Tukker šŸ¶

♥️


And then this happened…

Mom & Dad

Mom on the phone, Dad on the binoculars 


I love my family. They just know how to make me smile. šŸ˜ƒ♥️













Comments

  1. Jen CanhamJuly 30, 2020 at 4:58 AM

    A great day! What an amazing family. Keep on “doin’ the do” Adam! Awesome to read about your progress. Muscats at dawn!!!!!!

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  2. Melinda CollinsJuly 30, 2020 at 4:58 AM

    I admire you in so many ways! and this beautiful post has me in more tears than usual... ❤️šŸŒˆ✨ Keep it up, Mr Spectacular!!!

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  3. Nena NaussJuly 30, 2020 at 5:14 AM

    Brought me some happy tears. .you guys are all amazing! Keep up the hard work. U da man!

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  4. Rosie HoughJuly 30, 2020 at 6:31 AM

    Such a beautiful family! Great that you could see them & love your Dads binoculars šŸ˜

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  5. Anne PughJuly 30, 2020 at 10:56 AM

    Love your new view, wonderful to see the kids, Anneke and your parents. Keep up the amazing progress.

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  6. John WilsonJuly 30, 2020 at 2:06 PM

    I have been following your blog and your progress in rehab and I am glad that things are progressing as well as they are. I also glad for all the family support that you have as that does make a difference.
    John

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  7. Susan YoungJuly 31, 2020 at 10:55 AM

    A fantastic post! Had me laughing out loud imagining you as proud as a peacock LOL. And Then watery eyes seeing your awesome fam! You rock! Keep up all the good work!!

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  8. Trista LockwoodAugust 1, 2020 at 5:39 AM

    This post made me teary to see your family there cheering you on. Your dad....LOL The Best!!

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  9. Mark & Diane CollinsAugust 2, 2020 at 4:52 PM

    Fantastic news on your progress Adam. And so nice to see the love and support from your family. That is powerful medicine.

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  10. Wouter VosmeerAugust 7, 2020 at 4:02 PM

    Pretty priceless your family! But also love your perseverance and positivity my friend! You will get there!!!

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