Monday, July 20, 2009

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 THESE SHOES ARE MADE FOR WALKING

An amazing day! Three weeks and three days ago, Travis entered the U of A Hospital, and into the operating room. Today, he walked out...and all the way to his room at Campus Tower. Cathie, Terri, and Mark made that walk with him.

As you can imagine, there was a full spectrum of emotions - joy, tears, anxiety, hope, amazement, and happiness. The prospects for the future look so great.

In those last moments at the hospital, the nurses spelled out the schedulefor appointments, medications, and general out-patient care. Seems pretty daunting! But, then...Trav has a great team of care-givers working with him.

Cathie flew back to Calgary tonight after seeing Trav settled in. Had a good supper, great spaghetti sent by Colleen from Camrose.

A quote from Terri - "This is like a surreal journey". A quote from Uncle Mark - "Wow! This is amazing!"

Posted by Uncle Mark & Auntie Terri
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6 comments:

  1. GuestJuly 20, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    Yeah! You did it!! How amazing. Keep up all the good work, Travis. I can only imagine all of the emotions. You will continue to be in our prayers as you adjust to life outside the walls of the U of A hospital. We will continue to 'track' your journey. Thanks for letting us be a part of this. The blog is excellent. Thanks to you all. Karmyn

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  2. GuestJuly 20, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Miss you guys!! So hard to come back and leave you there. Would so like to be able to stay the whole time. Feels like home is there because everyone is there I guess. Anyway, I am so proud of you and love you so much!! Great job on the blog as well guys! See you on Friday.
    Lots of love xoxox mom

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  3. GuestJuly 20, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    I know it is freaking amazing I really was able to send a comment. Who knew??!! Luv mom

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  4. GuestJuly 20, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    We knew you could do it! Love T,T&M

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  5. Mike ChowaniecJuly 21, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Congratulations on the discharge! We're very excited for you.

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  6. TammyJuly 21, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Wow...teared up when I saw the photo of you walking out of the hospital...and I am not a crier!! I am so gald to have been able to "watch" this via this blog. You are amazing and God is amazing...and together you are quite a team!! Lots of love.
    Tammy Derowin and the crew!! ...and Auntie Coreen and Uncle Bruce too

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