Apologies for the lateness of this update, due entirely to a whole series of minor PC problems!!
Douglas managed to escape for New Years Day and was home with us from mid morning. He tells us it was ace ....... we managed not to burn the parsnips this time!
He is doing rather well although he had a bit of a mood swing on Sunday/Monday which left him feeling very low and useless. However all credit to him, he does seem to have rationalised things and recovered his equanimity (if thats the right word).
He loved seeing everyone over the festive season and has asked that I send a very big thank you to all, with very best wishes for 2009.
He had an optician look at the possibility of getting spectacles to help improve the sight in his right eye on the 5th Jan.. The results were a little mixed in that all the tests showed that his right eye was perfect and that specs would not do any particular good at this time. The vision effects Doug is finding are therefore down to the stroke and, as such, should improve over time. Needless to say this was a bit of a blow - patience is not one of Dougs strengths right now.
His physio and Occupational Therapy work continues apace and, although he finds it difficult to appreciate, he is making considerable strides. His wheelchair control is very significantly better and improving by the day. As he says he's a bit less like a drunken snake even though longer 'trips' are very tiring.
We are planning a series of 'days out' at week ends (all Saturdays) starting with a home visit this Saturday (10th). We'll be collecting him at around 10:30 am and should be home by 11:15 or 11:30 ish and plan to return him (undamaged!) to the Astley at around 7:30 pm.
All of us would like to wish all of you a good new year and hopes that 2009 brings health and happiness.
Iain
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Hey dougie, its me Chris Hughes one of the old crew from the bike shop. i worked with you form July 2007 to Nov 2007. Ive only just heard about what happened to you. Im back down living south in Swansea in s-wales after living in France. I hope that you are feeling better. You were there for me when i was going through a bad patch andou always have a friend here in me if ever you need a chat.
Chris Hughes
tel 01792233870
Hi Dougie,
Good to hear about your home excursions….sounds like one adventure after another.
Sorry that it has been a while since I’ve said hello. Although I have not dropped you a line for far too long, you are never far from my thoughts.
School is going well, keeping me very busy and leaving no time for anything else. Even though I am learning a lot, it feels like it is never enough. This term, in addition to the hardcore science courses, I’m also taking medical psychology. Although I do not have much interest in med psych, I am really enjoying the class; we are finally learning how to ask the right questions so that we can get the information that is vital for making a correct diagnosis.
Life on the island is going well. I have moved into a new flat that has an amazing view of the ocean. And as it is ‘winter’ the temperatures are bearable (with the high of about 27C and the low 25C) and there is a wonderful Caribbean breeze that keeps the air fresh and the mosquitoes at bay.
Keep up the hard work and stay focused on your goal. I look forward to reading about your progress and will keep you post about life on the island.
Heather
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