21 Oct

More good news. Off the ventilator and off the oxygen - breathing pure undiluted unadulterated room air through his mouth and nose. T-piece out and hole stitched up. Eating jelly and drinking water. Chatting flat out with mom. Wants his computer. Sat in a chair for 2 hours, stood on his own two feet but couldnt walk or shuffle yet. Looks like he'll be out of Greenacres this week - where to remains to be seen. Superb effort by all at Greenacres - I know at times I've been critical but credit must also be given where it's due, without them Colin would be history and the negative comments were mainly concerned with communication skills and not nursing skills. Thanks guys and girls from ICU, High Care, doctors, nursing staff and last but not least, admin staff!
After I wrote this I realised that perhaps the biggest thank you of all go to all of you who have held Colin in their thoughts and prayers 'cause with all of that positive energy there was no other possible outcome.
Life, is what we make of it.