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Saturday, November 8th - The Tracheotomy is done
11/08/08
Saturday, November 8th - The Tracheotomy is done
Well, I stopped by the hospital this morning and got a chance to talk to Kirsty.
The tracheotomy was performed on Scott. Kirsty is quite happy about that. The comfort level for him just went up a notch. He can communicate a little easier by using his lips. There is no damage to the vocal chords, so with the help of speech therapy, he'll be able to communicate.
That also opens the door to him eventually being able to drink and get rid of that feeling of dry mouth.
So this is great news. A baby step at the time, we'll travel the road to recovery.
Kirsty also had a chance to read the blog entries, together with Scott. The both of them are extremely touched by all of your comments. Kirsty says we have no idea how much it means.
Please keep posting. While it may feel repetitive, it results in a ton of positive energy for their family.
In due time, Kirsty will be a poster on here. You'll be able to read her as opposed to me, a stranger to most of you.
Thank you.
32 comments
Comment from: Greg, Donna, Danielle and Nick Maillet [Visitor] 
Scott, Kristy, Tanner, Kobe and Rhys: We are thinking of you each and every day. If there is anything you need let us know. Scott you have touched so many little hockey players in this city and taught them well and continued to keep in touch with them. We are pleased you are such a great influence for Nick. And Nick was especially glad to hear there was no damage to your vocal cords because that means there is still one person who still cheers for Vancouver!!!!
11/08/08 @ 10:17
Comment from: david read [Visitor]
praying for you thinking of you every time I drive by ******* (your road).
david read family
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david read family
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11/08/08 @ 10:21
Comment from: Don, Cindy and Michael Brodie [Visitor]
Scott, Kristy, Tanner, Kobe and Rhys,
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. Scott has and will continue to give so much to the community. If there is anything we can do to help do not hesitate to call.
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. Scott has and will continue to give so much to the community. If there is anything we can do to help do not hesitate to call.
11/08/08 @ 10:39
Comment from: Wendy Clarke [Visitor]
Kirsty,
I was so sorry to hear the news about Scott. I am praying for him and your family for a full recovery. Please let others help you through this time with their offers of help. I would like to offer my assistance to if you need anything or just someone to talk to. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
I was so sorry to hear the news about Scott. I am praying for him and your family for a full recovery. Please let others help you through this time with their offers of help. I would like to offer my assistance to if you need anything or just someone to talk to. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
11/08/08 @ 11:21
Comment from: Susan Anderson [Visitor]
I'm haunting this site several times a day, waiting for updates and news. I may as well leave comments, though I imagine they'll get repetitive after a while... 
You're constantly on my mind, Scott, and I'm actively engaged in pleading with whatever deity will listen for your well-being, mentally as well as physically. I know it's a long road ahead, but with your spirit and our help and prayers and anything else we have to give, we'll walk this road together. You're not alone.
You're constantly on my mind, Scott, and I'm actively engaged in pleading with whatever deity will listen for your well-being, mentally as well as physically. I know it's a long road ahead, but with your spirit and our help and prayers and anything else we have to give, we'll walk this road together. You're not alone.
11/08/08 @ 12:27
Comment from: David and Emilie Laverty [Visitor]
Scott,
Thinking of you and your family during this trying time.
I am confident that you will find the courage and strength needed to travel down the road to recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you and your family during this trying time.
I am confident that you will find the courage and strength needed to travel down the road to recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers.
11/08/08 @ 12:27
Comment from: Renée Königs [Visitor]
Claude, I want to thank you very much for giving us all updates. I think of Scott and Kirsty and the kids every day. I have my whole family praying for Scott and his recovery and for the rest of the family to give them all strength.
Renée
Renée
11/08/08 @ 12:32
Comment from: Hamilton Family [Visitor]
Great news! One step at a time, one day at a time! We have Uncle Scott's picture posted up on the fridge! You are in our thoughts every minute of every day! Hope the boys received the basket of junk food we sent
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William, in particular, wants an hourly update on Uncle Scott - he said he could probably "help" Scott in getting better. (tear)
Love to you all!! We will be seeing you soon.
) William, in particular, wants an hourly update on Uncle Scott - he said he could probably "help" Scott in getting better. (tear)
Love to you all!! We will be seeing you soon.
11/08/08 @ 12:57
Comment from: Jon, Karen, Mary, Elizabeth and Victoria [Visitor]
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this adversity. We hope Scott recovers quickly.
It has been some time since we talked except in casual passing. So much is taken for granted. Get well soon.
Be strong Milne family.
Baker Family
It has been some time since we talked except in casual passing. So much is taken for granted. Get well soon.
Be strong Milne family.
Baker Family
11/08/08 @ 13:03
Comment from: Rebecca, Jason and Cameron Blakeley [Visitor]
Scott, Kristy, Tanner, Kobe, and Rhys,
We are thinking about you everyday. Scott you mean so much to Cameron as a coach. You believed in him and worked him to be a better player and he thanks you for that. Kristy if there is anytime you would like me to take the boys to give you a break, they are more then welcome to come and play with Cameron for the day. Our prayers are with you and will always look for updates on Scott's condition.
We are thinking about you everyday. Scott you mean so much to Cameron as a coach. You believed in him and worked him to be a better player and he thanks you for that. Kristy if there is anytime you would like me to take the boys to give you a break, they are more then welcome to come and play with Cameron for the day. Our prayers are with you and will always look for updates on Scott's condition.
11/08/08 @ 13:08
Comment from: Benoit Family [Visitor]
Milne Family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Raymond played hockey with Rhys last couple of years IP and Novice. Scott is an amazing coach and has made our hockey experiences very positive and rewarding. We understand this is a difficult time and if there is anything we can do please let us know.
11/08/08 @ 14:00
Comment from: Peter and Eveline Lacoste [Visitor]
Kirsty, Scott and family
We were shocked to hear about your accident. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Will was kind enought to let us know so we can express our hope and support for a full recovery from the west coast.
We were shocked to hear about your accident. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Will was kind enought to let us know so we can express our hope and support for a full recovery from the west coast.
11/08/08 @ 15:42
Comment from: Judy and Bruce Griffiths [Visitor]
Scott and Kirsty,
We were relieved to read that the tracheotomy was finally done. Baby steps mean progress and hope. We've been thinking so much about you and the boys and at the office, Kirsty, it's just not the same without you. We get together everyday to hear the updates from Terri and talk. It makes us all feel a little closer to you and the family.
As always, you are in our prayers. We are here to help in any other way we can too.
In strength and love,
Bruce, Judy and Abigale
We were relieved to read that the tracheotomy was finally done. Baby steps mean progress and hope. We've been thinking so much about you and the boys and at the office, Kirsty, it's just not the same without you. We get together everyday to hear the updates from Terri and talk. It makes us all feel a little closer to you and the family.
As always, you are in our prayers. We are here to help in any other way we can too.
In strength and love,
Bruce, Judy and Abigale
11/08/08 @ 15:46
Comment from: Matt & Sheryl Julien [Visitor]
Scott,
Keep fighting one day at a time my friend.
Kirtsy please don't hesitate to call us if you need anything.
With Love,
Matty
Keep fighting one day at a time my friend.
Kirtsy please don't hesitate to call us if you need anything.
With Love,
Matty
11/08/08 @ 17:55
Comment from: Andre Bouchard & Denise Stockley [Visitor]
Scott, Kirsty and the boys,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don't give up.
Let us know if we can help in any way.
Andre, Denise, Mason & Merralees
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don't give up.
Let us know if we can help in any way.
Andre, Denise, Mason & Merralees
11/08/08 @ 18:03
Comment from: Donald Couzens [Visitor]
Scotty,
I have known you for going on 10+ years now and I know that you are a tough man. Wirey but still tough. When I got the news, I was shocked. But I am glad things are moving forward, you never were a quiter. Even though I am up in Ottawa, if you, Kirsty or the boys need anything please let me know and I will drop what I am doing and be down my friend.
Always your good friend and lots of love
Don
I have known you for going on 10+ years now and I know that you are a tough man. Wirey but still tough. When I got the news, I was shocked. But I am glad things are moving forward, you never were a quiter. Even though I am up in Ottawa, if you, Kirsty or the boys need anything please let me know and I will drop what I am doing and be down my friend.
Always your good friend and lots of love
Don
11/08/08 @ 18:15
Comment from: Paul Sarah and Emily Fiander [Visitor]
Dear Scott Kirsty and boys.....
I know there is nothing that can be said to make things improve at the moment. Time will tell and I am sure I am not the only one hoping and praying daily for Scott to improve. As with everyone else, we are here if you need anything at all, just say the word. God bless and Scotty, you get better, you have a beautiful family and terrific friends pushing for you and just knowing you are going to get through this!
Our sincerest hopes and prayers
Paul Sarah and Emily!
I know there is nothing that can be said to make things improve at the moment. Time will tell and I am sure I am not the only one hoping and praying daily for Scott to improve. As with everyone else, we are here if you need anything at all, just say the word. God bless and Scotty, you get better, you have a beautiful family and terrific friends pushing for you and just knowing you are going to get through this!
Our sincerest hopes and prayers
Paul Sarah and Emily!
11/08/08 @ 18:40
Comment from: Mike Ebacher and Leslie Amos [Visitor]
Scott, we worked together at Stn 3, more years ago than I care to remember.... When Claude told me, I was shocked and angry. My wife Leslie and I are thinking of you. We are always ready to help if you or your family need anything.
11/08/08 @ 19:28
Comment from: Sean Perrin [Visitor]
Hi Kirsty,
I was shocked to hear the news ... keeping you all in our thoughts. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Sean, Alex and Sydney Perrin
I was shocked to hear the news ... keeping you all in our thoughts. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Sean, Alex and Sydney Perrin
11/08/08 @ 19:34
Comment from: Valerie Bartlett [Visitor]
Hi Kirsty,
Terri emailed me to let me know what happened and we ran into each other at the mall today when she told me about this blog. What a great way to keep everyone up to speed on what's going on.
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Scott's accident. I hope that they're treating you well in the ICU, I work with some of the docs there and they are a very talented and kind bunch. Dr. Roy Ilan in particular is a sweetheart!
My Wednesday morning Bible study group is praying for you, Scott and the boys. I hope that you'll all feel God's love and presence in your lives during this very difficult time. You're never far from my thoughts and are in my prayers daily.
Much love to you all! Stay strong.
Val
Terri emailed me to let me know what happened and we ran into each other at the mall today when she told me about this blog. What a great way to keep everyone up to speed on what's going on.
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Scott's accident. I hope that they're treating you well in the ICU, I work with some of the docs there and they are a very talented and kind bunch. Dr. Roy Ilan in particular is a sweetheart!
My Wednesday morning Bible study group is praying for you, Scott and the boys. I hope that you'll all feel God's love and presence in your lives during this very difficult time. You're never far from my thoughts and are in my prayers daily.
Much love to you all! Stay strong.
Val
11/08/08 @ 19:43
Comment from: Enos Hillier [Visitor]
Scott...Keep fighting , you are strong, we're all rootin' for ya.
Kirsty and Boys..... Keep fighting with him, together you will all pull through this as one big family. I think of you all daily. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Milne family.
Kirsty and Boys..... Keep fighting with him, together you will all pull through this as one big family. I think of you all daily. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Milne family.
11/08/08 @ 19:54
Comment from: Todd, Kim, Bryce Parker [Visitor] · http://scottmilne.ca
Our thoughts are with you everyday. Hoping for each day to be better and better. Scott you have made hockey fun for kids. You have touched and given your time to so many people in all aspects of your life. Kirsty we are only 10 minutes from you should need anything. Take Care. Bryce says (GO HARD COACH SCOTT GO HARD!!!)
11/08/08 @ 22:01
Comment from: Jeremy of Crawford Court [Visitor]
Scott,
It has been quite a while. I'm not sure if you remember me, but I still remember four tall teens bombing up the bypass in the brown Mini Austin.
I was shocked and upset when I heard the news of your accident. My thoughts, my hopes, and my wishes are with you and your recovery.
Take Care!
It has been quite a while. I'm not sure if you remember me, but I still remember four tall teens bombing up the bypass in the brown Mini Austin.
I was shocked and upset when I heard the news of your accident. My thoughts, my hopes, and my wishes are with you and your recovery.
Take Care!
11/09/08 @ 00:03
Comment from: David Sine and family [Visitor]
Keep fighting Scott one day at a time
11/09/08 @ 00:33
Comment from: vicky morinville [Visitor]
Scott and Kirsty, you are my first thought in the morning and my last at night. We love you and the boys so much. We know how strong and determined(some might say stubbornyou both are, and that will serve you well in the battle to come.
Vicky
you both are, and that will serve you well in the battle to come. Vicky
11/09/08 @ 08:08
Comment from: MacIsaac Family [Visitor]
Milne Family,
If there is one person more stubborn then Kirsty...its you Scott. With your attitude and motivation, nothing will keep you down for very long. As for the talking, I am sure Kirsty can help you there. She is an expert. Tanner, Kobe and Rhys, give your Dad a big hug for us and Kobe make sure you wear those Montreal Canadien Colours. Scott and Kirsty first chance I get I will be home to see you....hell I might even where a Canucks shirt.
In our prayers for a speedy recovery.
Love
Don, Jackie, Melissa, Pte (Air Force)Mike and Isaiah
If there is one person more stubborn then Kirsty...its you Scott. With your attitude and motivation, nothing will keep you down for very long. As for the talking, I am sure Kirsty can help you there. She is an expert. Tanner, Kobe and Rhys, give your Dad a big hug for us and Kobe make sure you wear those Montreal Canadien Colours. Scott and Kirsty first chance I get I will be home to see you....hell I might even where a Canucks shirt.
In our prayers for a speedy recovery.
Love
Don, Jackie, Melissa, Pte (Air Force)Mike and Isaiah
11/09/08 @ 13:18
Comment from: Lisa Woodcock [Visitor]
Kirsty, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this trying time. Lisa
11/10/08 @ 09:41
Comment from: Annalisa [Visitor]
I am so glad to hear some good news. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Annalisa
Annalisa
11/10/08 @ 10:41
Comment from: Greg and Helena [Visitor]
Dear Kirsty and Family
We just heard about your husband Scott and wanted to send our words of compassion.
Sincerely
Greg and Helena
We just heard about your husband Scott and wanted to send our words of compassion.
Sincerely
Greg and Helena
11/10/08 @ 10:50
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my e-mail Nov 8th ***
I have only known Scott for a few months but have learned how straight up he is and see that as a quality that puts him well above many.I just want him to know that we are praying for his health and his life so we can once again work as a team.If I know one thing about Scott , it's that he is a team member and we all need team members.Please pass this along with our hearts to his family and Friends.
Captain Sam Brierley
Kingston Fire and Rescue
Station #8
I have only known Scott for a few months but have learned how straight up he is and see that as a quality that puts him well above many.I just want him to know that we are praying for his health and his life so we can once again work as a team.If I know one thing about Scott , it's that he is a team member and we all need team members.Please pass this along with our hearts to his family and Friends.
Captain Sam Brierley
Kingston Fire and Rescue
Station #8
11/10/08 @ 23:11
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my E-mail Nov 8th ***
I believe in miracles, I look at one everyday.You all are in our thoughts and yes Scott , my prayers!We love you guys.
Shelley
I believe in miracles, I look at one everyday.You all are in our thoughts and yes Scott , my prayers!We love you guys.
Shelley
11/10/08 @ 23:12
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my e-mail Nov 8th ***
Hello, I am very glad to hear that there has been some progress with Scott. You are in my prayers and remember to always be positive.
Tyler
Hello, I am very glad to hear that there has been some progress with Scott. You are in my prayers and remember to always be positive.
Tyler
11/10/08 @ 23:14
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