Hi
It's Bridget blogging for Ron.
We are settling in to an early night after another busy day. I didn't finish out yesterday as Ron was on the go most of the day. Barb, Brenda and Linda came for a fun visit and Gord Reid and Brian Finley were here for a time working on lighting for Westben.
This morning started with the Red Cross support worker, Gord Reid continuing his accelerated course in working the lights at the theatre and an uneventful afternoon with a visit from the VON nurse Amy.
Thursday, 14 June 2012
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
He's at my Mercy
This is Bridget at Ron's. I am here to understudy Anne for a few days. We waved goodbye to Anne and Sandra about a half hour ago.
Monday, 11 June 2012
Hot and Humid Monday
POST FROM STEPHEN:
Dad's been having a busy, tiring day and asked me to post an update for all his fans.
He's had several visitors recently to keep him entertained. Yesterday, Ken and Bridget (Ron's brother and sister-in-law) came in the afternoon and stayed for a dinner of Chinese takeout. Today, he had a good visit with Mark and Samantha Cameron and their daughters, Mackenzie and Delaney. Dorothy Peters (next-door neighbour for the last 30+ years) came by with fresh strawberries from Bill Little's farm. Sue Gibb (with whom he worked at CDHS for many years) came by bearing beautiful flowers. And Murray Fischer (former CDHS teacher, choir director, and the man who 24 years ago complimented my technique in curling, the only sport I was any good at in high school) just arrived with his wife, Connie.
Dad will be back on the blog soon with further colourful commentary. Visitors at the house continue to be welcome and appreciated. If you'd like his undivided attention, you can always call ahead to plan a time when nurses or other visitors aren't around.
Dad's been having a busy, tiring day and asked me to post an update for all his fans.
He's had several visitors recently to keep him entertained. Yesterday, Ken and Bridget (Ron's brother and sister-in-law) came in the afternoon and stayed for a dinner of Chinese takeout. Today, he had a good visit with Mark and Samantha Cameron and their daughters, Mackenzie and Delaney. Dorothy Peters (next-door neighbour for the last 30+ years) came by with fresh strawberries from Bill Little's farm. Sue Gibb (with whom he worked at CDHS for many years) came by bearing beautiful flowers. And Murray Fischer (former CDHS teacher, choir director, and the man who 24 years ago complimented my technique in curling, the only sport I was any good at in high school) just arrived with his wife, Connie.
Dad will be back on the blog soon with further colourful commentary. Visitors at the house continue to be welcome and appreciated. If you'd like his undivided attention, you can always call ahead to plan a time when nurses or other visitors aren't around.
Sunday Trots
Two kinds of trots happened this weekend.
I've not been doing the one kind enough and I know I did promise to talk about them less but the nurses have threated medical action if I go more than 4 days without any. It was particularly difficult for Anne but we managed to do some.
The other kind happened when Tom Sherry trotted his horses over here and took Anne, Sandra, Stephen and me for a trot behind his team to visit Muriel Godden. It was a truly wonderful thing to do - thanks Tom.
I've not been doing the one kind enough and I know I did promise to talk about them less but the nurses have threated medical action if I go more than 4 days without any. It was particularly difficult for Anne but we managed to do some.
The other kind happened when Tom Sherry trotted his horses over here and took Anne, Sandra, Stephen and me for a trot behind his team to visit Muriel Godden. It was a truly wonderful thing to do - thanks Tom.
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Saturday's company
We had a lot of visitors on Saturday.
First of all, even before Saturday we were thrilled to welcome Sandra Neill from Whitehorse, Yukon. Sandra lived in Campbellford from 1972 to 1985 while her husband Doug taught at the same school as Ron. Anne and Sandra have remained close friends ever since and they were planning to go to the Stratford Festival. She will stay for several days.
Stephen has been here since Friday night.
There was also company earlier in the week that I may not have mentioned. I've lost track but will post this for now and be back after supper.
On Saturday:
Cal was here (with car not motorbike)
Clara and Dan along with Brandon, Rona, and Ethan came down from Clara and Dan's cottage.
Deb and Bill Hughes with daughters Julie and Christie were here as part of a short holiday to Quebec.
Wayne rented a car and took a drive in the country just to see us.
At one point the VON was here at the same time as all of these so that there were as many as 15 people here at once.
We also had two Red Cross home care workers, one in the morning and one at night.
First of all, even before Saturday we were thrilled to welcome Sandra Neill from Whitehorse, Yukon. Sandra lived in Campbellford from 1972 to 1985 while her husband Doug taught at the same school as Ron. Anne and Sandra have remained close friends ever since and they were planning to go to the Stratford Festival. She will stay for several days.
Stephen has been here since Friday night.
There was also company earlier in the week that I may not have mentioned. I've lost track but will post this for now and be back after supper.
On Saturday:
Cal was here (with car not motorbike)
Clara and Dan along with Brandon, Rona, and Ethan came down from Clara and Dan's cottage.
Deb and Bill Hughes with daughters Julie and Christie were here as part of a short holiday to Quebec.
Wayne rented a car and took a drive in the country just to see us.
At one point the VON was here at the same time as all of these so that there were as many as 15 people here at once.
We also had two Red Cross home care workers, one in the morning and one at night.
Friday, 8 June 2012
Maybe I am the lucky one
Maybe I am the lucky one.
At least I have Anne looking after me - who will look after Anne? (Stephen, I guess, but that likely won't be the same as a spouse.)
Most of the time we have decided that this is OK. Everyone dies, I'm just doing it a bit earlier than average.
We just said goodbye to J & J.
Today we had a VON and a Red Cross volunteer in as well. I'm impressed by the amount of home care available.
More care and family is coming tomorrow.
Regards to all.
Ron
At least I have Anne looking after me - who will look after Anne? (Stephen, I guess, but that likely won't be the same as a spouse.)
Most of the time we have decided that this is OK. Everyone dies, I'm just doing it a bit earlier than average.
We just said goodbye to J & J.
Today we had a VON and a Red Cross volunteer in as well. I'm impressed by the amount of home care available.
More care and family is coming tomorrow.
Regards to all.
Ron
Thursday, 7 June 2012
I'm never satisfied
Hi
Somewhere upstairs there is a wireless keyboard that is nicer to use than this one on the laptop. I'll get it set up this weekend and it will make blogging easier. Today was a good day. I kept down everything I've eaten although I have not eaten a lot. I am tired though so may quit for the day. Anne just came in with strawberries from a neighbour so there is another reason to quit and enjoy the comforts of home.
ttyl
Ron
Somewhere upstairs there is a wireless keyboard that is nicer to use than this one on the laptop. I'll get it set up this weekend and it will make blogging easier. Today was a good day. I kept down everything I've eaten although I have not eaten a lot. I am tired though so may quit for the day. Anne just came in with strawberries from a neighbour so there is another reason to quit and enjoy the comforts of home.
ttyl
Ron
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