Really, part deux

[once_upon]

Wonderful story. Thanks for the update

 

[Kruss]

First time I think that I've ever teared up at a bit of profanity. I love hearing about Lee's great personality coming through!

Many hugs and prayers for you and Lee, @Gerry !!

 

[debo]

Last night, we watched the Team Skating. She saw all the men doing a splatfest and attended to the commentary, but didnt say anything;

Well, I think a number of us had the same reaction as Lee to that calamity.

Thinking of you both often, especially during this time, and praying for good things for Lee, you and family.

 

[skatingfan5]

@Gerry -- Thank you for the update and for sharing that great story! Maybe the team event men's SP splatfest was beneath Lee commenting on, but things are looking pretty good for Canada after the pairs SP. Thinking of you both and sending good wishes your way.

 

[barbarafan]

Good morning, everyone. Today is Day 444, and Lee is still stable. That in itself is a good thing; it can take a long time (months) for the brain to regain a stable fluid balance, and she is vulnerable to setbacks.

I'm sorry I haven't been keeping you updated; I've been trying to get away to do some work, and when I'm back here, I just forget to post. Truthfully, there is little progress to report on.. She still talks a bit here and there, squeezes hands and shows some rudimentary sign language, but she also sleeps a lot, and sometimes even when she is awake, she doesn't respond much.

But she IS improving; there are smaller, subtle signs that I see... her eyes are more clear, and focused; her legs and arms are more relaxed and she is easier to stretch. She attends better, and can move more deliberately.

Something you will all like; I stood with her for like an hour a while ago, trying to coax her into talking to me. Nothing. She was responding to yes/no questions by squeezing my hand or shaking her head, but no talking. About 90 minutes into our visit, her boss sent me a text, asking how she was. I told him, then he said "Tell her that Figure Skating has been taken out of the Olympics because it's too boring." (He is a hockey jock, and bugs her like this all the time). So I told her.

She stared at me, then worked her mouth around, and then very clearly said "Tell Steve he is Full of Shit."

Seriously? I tried to get her to talk for an hour and a half, but she talks to her boss because he slagged figure skating???

Last night, we watched the Team Skating. She saw all the men doing a splatfest and attended to the commentary, but didnt say anything; could be just a down part of her recovery, could be she has another small infection... She doesn't talk when she has those, either, but at least she was interested. So we will keep watching.

Anyway, she is still in there, still improving, and I still have hope we will go home, eventually. For the moment, we are watching another Olympics together, and that's enough for me.

Thanks for keeping her in your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks so much for the update.....If she was watching the men's splatfest there could be good reasons for not speaking. Sometimes it is too late to take something back. So glad there is improvement. Love to you both

 

[overedge]

Thanks @Gerry and Lee for giving me a good laugh!!!

 

[WildRose]

I love it! Gerry, I was having a pretty good day already, but now it’s a great day. Thanks so much for sharing

 

[Lizziebeth]

Thank you for updating us Gerry. Hope you and Lee enjoy some more Olympic skating that is better than the men were in the Team SP. Then she can tell her boss to eat his words!

 

[LilJen]

I LOVE the story, Gerry, and laughed heartily. She really IS still with us, just unable to always express herself the way she would wish to. Things like that and the fact that she can communicate through hand squeezing must be so encouraging and heartening to you after 444 long days. Keep taking good care of yourself and leaning on friends and family for support. Prayers and happy thoughts to you both.

 

[insideedgeua]

Thanks so much for the update Gerry. You and Really have been in my thoughts. It’s great to know that you’re still making steady progress, even if it is slower than what you’d like.

Your story really made me laugh though. After all your hard work to get Lee to respond, that’s what did it.

All I can say is just hang in there. You’re clearly an incredible man yourself, as working, being at the hospital so much and just keeping it all together, takes so much mental strength.

Please look after yourself.

 

[Jayar]

Go @Really! Love this story! WOOHOO!!!

 

[skateboy]

Seriously? I tried to get her to talk for an hour and a half, but she talks to her boss because he slagged figure skating???

Last night, we watched the Team Skating.

I love it! Hope she enjoys the skating coverage.

 

[victorskid]

I thought @Really might appreciate Kurt's wardrobe choices and his tweeted comment:

I may not have as much fun with my clothes as Johnny Weir, but, going with my CBC socks and my Olympic Team Tie from the 1988 Calgary Olympic uniform Canada with a good shot at Gold today in the team event so wearing this tie seems appropriate

 

[Aceon6]

I hope @Really got a chance to enjoy the team event. We have a rest day today, then on to the pairs! Wishing you and @Gerry the best!

 

[FreeAgent]

That makes me ridiculously happy

Me too!!

Keep the faith and prayers are continuing your way Gerry!

Barbie

 

[cholla]

Sending tons of love and good vibes your way

 

[MINAM]

WHEEE! If you have time, tell Steve "He is Full of Shit." from me, too. LOL!
No matter how much Lee may be sleeping, the SNARK never goes away! YAY!

 

[NeilJLeonard]

Thanks, Gerry. Keep your sunny side up. She will get home soon.

NJL

 

[Mozart]

@Gerry sorry i missed your updates. I was discharged in january from a 62 day hospitalization (not long like Lee but long enough) and was taking a little break. Glad she is improving!

 

[barbarafan]

@Gerry sorry i missed your updates. I was discharged in january from a 62 day hospitalization (not long like Lee but long enough) and was taking a little break. Glad she is improving!

Hope you are feeling better...Hugs

 

[Mozart]

Thanks. I'm doing ok. Better than I was

 

[skatemomaz]

Thinking of the both of you during the Olympics and all of the fabulous skating. I hope you are having a peaceful time and are able to enjoy the events.

 

[victorskid]

It would be hard for Kurt Browning to Korean skate in this outfit that he labelled "King for a day" but I bet he would try! I've heard that the Alberta-boy is a favourite of @Really

I just wanted to let you know I was still thinking of you, despite all the Olympic excitement

 

[skatesindreams]

I'm thinking of both of you; and sending continuing support.

 

[victorskid]

Thinking of you both, especially in the middle of the ladies event at the Olympics. Alberta is represented well

 

[halffull]

So thrilled to read Lee is watching the O’s with you. For the most part the skating has been pretty amazing.
Keep on improving Lee!! We’re all so happy for you

 

[victorskid]

What about that Kaetlyn Osmond!! Beautiful mature & sophisticated performance under pressure!

 

[once_upon]

@Gerry - I hope Lee and you were able to watch the Olympics and Lee had some snarky remarks.

 

[UMBS Go Blue]

Just got back to the U.S. from the Olympics. I brought the pair of red maple leaf mittens, inspired by the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, that @Really gave me a long time ago, so I had a "piece" of Really there in spirit cheering on all the Canadian skaters.

 

[cholla]

Up. Lee stays on page 1. Period