Day + 152 Weds
Here we go again. Hello everyone, it is now 8.30pm and all is well. We have come almost to the end of a good day, for everyone.
Reg rang earlier, to tell us that the hospital had been on the news….the opening? Is that right? There have been lots of camera crews around…but we didn’t see any royalty, just lots of ‘suits’.
Ella had another quite peaceful night and so did I….in the dormitory. No strange men tried to bunk in last night, typical! Jean, one of the Family Care team came this morning, and she hadn’t heard about the exploits of the night before. She couldn’t believe that their fool proof plan had failed. Anyway, one good thing has come out of it….we have got two bowls for our cereal, rather than using a mug, as we are at present. She is very ‘on our side’ about the accom. but there is little she can do. She is encouraging us to write a strong letter to the powers that be, to explain the situation. We will!
Dr Wynn came in to Ella early and stated his expectations for today. Up and about early and a trip to the restaurant….his treat. Ella perked up quite a lot, and so that’s what we did. Ella had a super wash, she was dancing on the bed (lay down) to her ipod and really enjoyed doing girly things to get ready. The physios wanted to be here when Ella was getting out of bed, so that they could see her walk a little. It didn’t work out too well to begin with because we were ready, but they couldn’t get to us, as the fire alarm went off and the floor they were on was evacuated. Eventually they turned up and Ella was the star turn….walking to the window, the door and getting into the chariot ready for the off. It’s the first time she has been out of bed for like this for weeks.
By 12.00pm we were ready for the procession to the restaurant. Dr Wynn couldn’t be found, but we set off anyway. The rest. was packed but the ‘waves parted’ for us, machines and all, and we sat at a table. Ella was beside herself with happiness. She had a packet of quavers and a cuppa…….it was soooooooooooo lovely to see. We were down there for about 20mins and than she was ready to leave. Little steps forwards each day. Dr Wynn came later this afternoon and wants to be there tomorrow. I think a quieter time would be better though.
When we got back Ella sat by the window looking out onto the atrium. It’s quite a height, 2 floors up. Then Muriel arrived to make the promised cakes for Ella’s party on Friday, so all in all she had quite a long session out in the chariot. Just as all this was going on Martin arrived. Ella, of course, was snookered by now….and snoozed all the time he was here……but I think she was forgiven, she had such a busy morning. We had a good chat anyway, and before I knew where we were it was time for him to go.
Sally has been at home this afternoon for Sam’s Parents’ Evening at school and then she was going to help Rachael to take them all to their swimming lessons. Ummm, best of luck. I think she will be back soon.
Only one more thing to tell you, the blind in our room has jammed half way across. This may not sound like a major catastrophic event to you, but it may be to us. You see, the parent bed is right in front of the window and is on full view to all the hospital! Oh, the chaps have arrived to fix it, right now.
It’s done!!!! Thank goodness.
Well we are going to say night night now, and send you all our love and thanks for loving prayers and support, as usual.
Ella, Sally and Annette.xxx