Ok, Ry will be moved into the therapy centre by the end of the week and begin his best chance at recovering his mobility. Fingers crossed. (interesting note - Ryan has had his fingers crossed since he went into hospital - I think I know why!)
He will be there somewhere between 3 weeks and 3 months. Long time. I will, of course, miss him a lot here but will be there almost daily.
That said - the team knew I had a trip to Florida booked next week. I told them I was going to cancel it. They told me NO WAY. THey told me it is their job to ensure that I get adequate respite and that it is a MUST that I go. So I'm really happy. I'm visiting with friends, taking a course and going to the condo for a few days. SO happy!
And on the way home today a big bear ran out in front of my car (well, kind of beside my car). I came within inches of hitting it. SO scared. I was just shaking. On my road this week someone hit a moose and is in critical condition. Not so sure about the moose. Another friend hit a raccoon 2 weeks ago. Doesn't sound like much but there was $2400 damage to the car!
Tonight I am inducted into the executive of our Lions Club. It is a Pot Luck Dinner. I just made a huge Caesar Salad. Significant others (called Service Partners here - weird!) are invited. Josh is working in Toronto today and tomorrow so no way he can come. I hope I'm not the only one going stag.
It feels good to be a part of this community. It is small, but it has heart. Everyone seems to know about Ryan and has been rooting for him. Just going to Pot Luck makes me feel good. It is the kind of life I had been wanting. Not one person here makes me feel uncomfortable.
Oh and just to tell you...
Yesterday the hospital phoned my cel just as I was entering the Parking Lot. They tried to catch me before I left home (20 min away) as they did not have one of Ryan's meds. Couldn't get it. Our pharmacy phoned all over but they were the only ones who had it. I said I'd drive back to get it - but NO> My pharmacy in my little village sent it in a taxi!!! How awesome is that? Our pharmacist is one amazing guy. He is also in my Lions Club. Big thanks to him and his staff!
Anyway - must get dressed and ready to go. It's so quiet around here without Ryan and his harem. (workers). As much as it drives me crazy at times - I kind of miss the company. So it's good I've got people to hang out with tonight. And Josh is back tomorrow.
