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Another busy day. Debra and Jason from PT came and put Andrew through the motions and for the first time Andrew was in a real wheelchair...then Debra gave some really helpful brain rehab information to mum and dad so that we can be better caregivers and work with the kind of expected stages of recovery that we will see. It is going to be hard on young Andrew and maybe even harder on mum and dad at times. Andrew devoured his food like a vacuum cleaner. More medical tests to get him one step closer to the door. More great people involved in Andrew's care...Juma the nursing aide gets special mention for her hard work and care, Dr. Moure's two physician assistants for going the extra mile, and a friendly security 'guard' who we met on the first day and many of the following days. She always had great empathy and treats everyone well.
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Finally, a couple of the Cal crew came by (Fred and George) and offered a little familiarity to Andrew. Fred and George are holding team blankets that Andrew has...a Cal blanket and a Wisco blanket . The competition is on now to see which team has the best blanket. They brought Andrew's shaver so he looks a little more respectable but a haircut to even out the long and short bits of hair after a bad haircut in the emergency room is in order tomorrow, we think. Friends from Courtenay, B.C. were coming for a conference and brought some extra clothes for Marcie. They also dropped off a great book to get mum and dad started on the process of becoming knowledgeable regarding brain rehabilitation...thanks Paul and Christine. I bet we will have a few of these books before the next year or more is over. Insurance wars are beginning to rear their ugly heads but I had a very positive experience today with Blue Cross folks who really went the extra distance to help us through this complicated process. It is likely that we will send Andrew home by medical jet when the time comes. So, if your Lear Jet is gathering rust and needs a good spin up to Vancouver, let us know; the skiing is good this time of year. Hopefully a little more progress tomorrow and a little closer to getting Andrew back home.
Thanks for keeping us all posted. Everyone pulling for Andrew each and every day here.
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Mum,Dad, Auntie Heath and Auntie Col are reading this together. what about a pony tail?
ReplyDeleteSteve and Marce, do you need anything? Andrew is being so well cared for - we want to make sure you are too. let us know what we can do - miss you, love you, M D AH AC xo
Dear Andrew, Steve and Marcie ,
ReplyDeleteThank you again for the update. So glad to hear that Andrew got to see some familiar faces from school. That must have been a treat. How wonderful to hear also of all the good people involved in the day to day process of Andrew's care and recovery. And a process it sounds like it is. Also happy to hear that Andrew has a good apetite to help him get stronger and stronger. While we sadly don't have a Lear Jet gathering dust, I would like to offer - and you probably haven't even gotten this far - that we would be happy to collect/pack/gather Andrew's things from his dorm and hold them at our house. We'll figure out how to get them to Vancouver later. But if that would be a help, then we would be happy to do this. Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts to all of you.
xoxox Susie, Ron, Zack, TJ, Alie, Torie and Hannah
We read your blog daily and it's so great to hear of the steps that you are making in your recovery, Andrew. Stay strong all of you. Sending you lots of positive energy from the Island.
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Sorry lear jet is in for repairs but there is probably a jet trail of positive ions he could float home on....Such great progress,he will give that wheel chair a good workout with his rowing arms!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are surrounded by amazing people facilitating Andrews recovery.We hope to help in anyway we can,once you get back over the border....does Andrew like quinoa? I know this great recipe[ha,ha]
love,
Jennifer,Blair Tara, Amy
Dear Crowleys,
ReplyDeleteMy son (also an Andrew) is a Freshman rower at University of Washington and he told me of Andrew's accident. I'm so happy to read the blog to hear of his progress. Certainly he has a long road to recovery, yet thankfully there is so much good news.
My Andrew remembers your Andrew from last year at Brentwood as they both raced in doubles. He is very concerned about your son, and I will be glad to send the link to the blog for him to keep up with his progress.
I'm not surprised to hear of how the rowing community has rallied around your family during this difficult time. There is no other sport with as much camaraderie and community as rowing.
Andrew will be in my prayers for continued healing and progress.
Ann McCrea
Dear Marcie, Steve & Andrew,
ReplyDeleteThe Crowley team is an inspiration to us all!
I'm so happy to read that Andrew is improving, day by day and hope that you'll all be back north of the border to the comfort of your own home soon.
Sending you lots of love and prayers.
Elisabeth Reay
UBC Blanket comin your way buddy! West Coast Best Coast!
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