29 Oct

As said before no news is good news. Colin phoned me yesterday, sitting outside, just revelling in the early summer weather, inspired, motivated, not looking forward to the pain of the physio this morning but appreciative of the fact that it is necessary. Really enjoyed a visit from Alan T on Sat and phoned a whole bunch of people over the weekend. Alan took him his favourite pillow and a couple of other things, a nice razor and mom sent him some barley sweets. Colin's off the catheter and starting to have good and regular bowel movements - not a polite dinner topic but when you haven't had one for six weeks quite a relief I can imagine - is able to go to the loo himself, has had his first shower, sitting down but immensely satisfying. Everyone who has spoken to him is just so amazed with his zest for life, I imagine having come so close to losing it adds colour and dimension to what the rest of us just take for granted. So many of the patients at Aurora are also so much worse off, and yet still appreciate what they have. Colin is also so impressed and appreciative of the outpouring of concern for him. There are so many things we dont understand about the universe and one of them is the power of prayer and positive thought. Thanks to all for spending some time thinking about Colin, praying for him, and sending positive thoughts out. It's been a humbling experience for us all.