cooperlola2 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Tonight’s news – via MIL, so credit there – is that Deb has had the tubes withdrawn, so is now breathing unaided, and is able to speak. A move to an orthopaedic, rather than intensive care, ward, is now in sight. Whooppee!I missed Rouen today, because 2 good friends (take a bow, Pia and Amor!) came to help me with paperwork – and also because 250 miles, 3 days in a row, is knackering, believe me! – but will be there in good time tomorrow, I hope.Another credit is due to locals rowing in to help – Alan and Mag have been entertaining our dog Troy for the last 13 days, and Mag has done a mountain of ironing. She insists on doing more! Given that Deb had been away for three weeks, there is no shortage of stuff being washed! There are other offers of help here waiting to be taken up, and visiting Deb will be sensible once she’s in a more “ordinary” ward, thus helping me to reduce the strain of that trip too often. This trial becomes easier by the day. Hopefully I can help ease Deb’s concerns when we chat – yes! – tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Excellent news, Ian [:D]I can see the smile on your face from here! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola2 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 ClairAt 59 and 10 months, and much in need of a haircut (Deb would be happy if I resembled Jesus Christ, I think!), your idea of my smile is probably a lot nicer than the real thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Excellent news - lets hope that she will be transferred to Le Mans in the near future.....[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 That really is great news, Mr Coops. Little by little she's improving. As RH said, hopefully a transfer to Le Mans will be on the cards soon. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Great news - could hear that 'whoopee' from Reading!Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Great news, Ian. [:D]Maybe when you see her tomorrow, if the moment is right, tell her that "her topic" has had (as of now) nearly 10,000 "views" and is up to 24 pages. That's not 10,000 people reading but even so that is a lot of people coming back, probably on a daily basis, just to check how Deb is doing. It is an indication of the esteem in which your wife is held by the members here.I'm so pleased the news is so positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 [quote user="cooperlola2"] At 59 and 10 months, and much in need of a haircut (Deb would be happy if I resembled Jesus Christ, I think!), your idea of my smile is probably a lot nicer than the real thing![/quote]Oh, I don't know, we've seen a photo or two on the forum [;-)]I am so glad to hear that Deb has turned the corner, and that small boy and small girl will at last be able to have a proper conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've seen the photos too Ian, not sure about the knees though...................[:D]Great to hear the positive progress, give her our loveGary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 No hiding place ![img]http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q103/cooperlola/IANCLASSIC3040.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 There certainly isn't, although I was thinking more of this one Ernie [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Re the hopeful transfer down to Le Mans....A couple of years ago, I had to be transferred from our local hospital in Bressuire down to the principal cardiac unit in Niort following a slight heart 'blip'. They bundled me, two doctors and a nurse into an ambulance for a blue light run - I was sitting in the back, all wired up with an ECG unit perched on my lap.We got halfway down, then pulled into a layby to change crews - we sat around for ten minutes chatting until a new team arrived in a car from Niort and the original lot went back to Bressuire.So I expect Debs might be making a quick pitstop somewhere around Alencon......[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Fantastic news Ian. Enjoy today and keep smiling [:D]Best Wishes Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Crikey Cat, best not start me on the 'how we wos 40 years ago' game ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Just seen the thread, keep on going Coops, sometimes good stuff comes out of experiences like that. Keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola2 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Deb is sitting up in bed completely lucid. Remembers the accident, everything until she was sedated. Apparently my version of the event is a bit adrift. Deb found her lane blocked by a car lying on its side – having just been punted there by the lorry – and she drove into its roof! The physio is helping her clear her lungs, and that remains a priority to move to the next stage, i.e. outside Intensive Care. If progress with the lungs is good, then we may know more by the weekend. I am also adrift on the number of breakages – she has broken all 4 limbs! She was being given her first solid food for a fortnight when I arrived, so I took over from the nurse, spoonfeeding apple compote! Breakages apart, and they’ve all been fixed, of course, this is the old Deb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola2 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Now I've spooled back a bit to see what you've all been writing since I was last here, and I find dirty pictures! So much for me letting cats out of bags with pet names - she's been giving dirty exposes!Just wait 'til I get her home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Ooooops! Deb's in trouble now!! [:D][:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Wonderful news! You're both lucky dabs to have each other[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 That's what we've been waiting for Ian, excellent news! Don't be too hard on Deb for posting the photos, she did say of the teen-sweethearts one that you are still as cute now as you were then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Brilliant news ... all the very very best to both of you [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 So pleased to hear about Deb's marked progress! [:D] Give her my very best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mme poivre Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Really pleased that cooperlola is progressing well give her a big hug, but not too hard if she has all those breaksI haven replied on this thread before but am keeping an eye out for news - It must be hard for you too so make sure you are rested and well for when she comes home.Judith and Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Really good news - I'm sure you are thrilled !Give her all our best wishes [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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