Thursday, August 28, 2008

Thursday afternoon

Well, there's been a major curveball thrown into what we thought might be happening with Robert next. After hours on the phone, the bed coordinator here let me know that Robert is going to be moved to the spinal cord unit of Vancouver General. He will likely be flown out tomorrow. So sorry to all of you who were planning to come to Edmonton this weekend for a visit. We are so disappointed that we won't get to see you ... I know Robert was really looking forward to it. Even more disappointing is that he is not going to be in PG. I was crushed when I first found out, but the experts say it's the place where Robert will get the best care for his type of injury. It was felt that PG Hospital was not up for it. We don't get to vote on it .... well we do, but our vote doesn't count. In the end, we have to believe that this is indeed what is best for Robert's recovery, even though it means the looked forward to visits and his mom being able to be at home isn't going to happen.
I will drive home tomorrow after Robert leaves, spend a couple of days at home, and then go do what I do now in Vancouver. I do have family there, so that will help.
As for Robert today, it's back to rough times. He didn't sleep most of the night so has slept alot today. He was down and discouraged even before he heard the news of his next destination. Some evidence that God is hearing his prayers is badly needed.
So friends, that's the latest from Edmonton. I'll update you again this evening.
Chris

2 comments:

Brad said...

Chris, could you let me know where to look for him after he arrives in Vancouver? I work only a couple blocks away from VGH.

Anonymous said...

hey there guys:) It,s the Bells. We are rooting for you. We pray for total recovery and for good spirits. Robert is a tough guy. He'll get through this! And one day everyone will look back on it and see the good that came from it:) Call on us for anything or for no reason, either way we're here for you! Tom and Anita Bell