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Happy New Year! Thursday, January 1st, 2009
01/01/09
Happy New Year! Thursday, January 1st, 2009
Happy New Year everyone! Our family had a very nice holiday season with all of my progress, and Santa (& family & friends) spoiling us all rotten. Hope your families had a wonderful holiday season as well.
I did want to share a few highlights of my Christmas with you...I've been receiving gifts since I've arrived in hospital, but Mickey brought in an autographed photo of Roberto Luongo...which is now framed and waiting to be hung. Then Kirsty got a parcel in the mail from R. Orr in Florida, which was Bobby Orr's famous 'leap of faith' photo with a personal note signed by Bobby Orr which Kirsty had framed for me for Christmas. I want to hang it in the dining room, but Kirsty's not sure about that 
I don't know how he found out...but thank you whoever told him! On Christmas day, Deanna, Scott and their boys came down with Cheryl's delicious Christmas dinner for me, and suprised me with an autographed Roberto Luongo jersey, a Canuck hat signed by Ryan Kessler, and a Trevor Linden retiree pennant - Deanna's not a hockey fan, but boy does she have connections! Tanner, Kobe & Rhys also gave me a Superman t-shirt, because I've told them (and they know) that I am Superman and am going to overcome this injury.
I cannot thank everyone enough for all the gifts, but these ones are definitely the envy of the ICU (well, maybe not for those TO & Habs fans!).
I have been progressing well. I have been breathing off the ventilator and have been going for 16 hours/day for the past five days. When I'm off the ventilator, I have a valve in my traecheotomy that allows me to speak. It's far less frustrating and much nicer for me and the people around me. Kirsty says it's great to hear my voice - never thought she'd say that 
Lexi, my physio-terrorist has also been putting me through the ringer. I have gained some motion in my right arm allowing me to move it slightly, so Lexi has rigged up a some resistance bands to remove gravity from the picture, which allows me to exercise this more freely.
Nicole, Jen and Sandi (my three primary caregivers) have also been pushing me. Nicole ripped my feeding tube out on Christmas morning, so now I get to eat my three squares a day, plus snacks. I've lost some weight so they're trying to fatten me up a little Jen was checking my range of motion and noticed when I was trying to wiggle my toes on my left foot (which I'm very good at), that I can now flex my left foot at the ankle as well. These three sound tough, but they truly are angels and there is no doubt in my (or my family's) mind(s) that I wouldn't have progressed this well without them and Lexi! Thank you ladies!
2009 is looking to be a good year. Kirsty has been checking out rehabilitation facilities and we are looking at Ottawa or possibly Toronto, or even possibly Kingston if I get off this ventilator. My family and I know it's a very long road ahead, but we want to thank you for your continued support - it's been absolutely incredible!!!
Scott, Kirsty, Tanner, Kobe & Rhys (aka Team Milne)
38 comments
Comment from: Vicki Baldwin [Visitor]
WOW Scott! Great progress since the last posting! Keep it up, and all the best to you, Kirsty and the boys in 2009!
01/01/09 @ 13:01
Comment from: Greg, Donna, Danielle and Nick Maillet [Visitor]
Scott:
What great news to start off 2009!!!!! We are so glad to hear of your progress and have no doubt there will be so much more to report as time goes on. I am sure this was the best present of all for Team Milne. You still are an inspiration to us all. Glad to hear you have received such great gifts from the hockey world. Nick just wishes that you would hang some Calgary stuff just to make your room perfect!!!! Good luck from Team Maillet.
What great news to start off 2009!!!!! We are so glad to hear of your progress and have no doubt there will be so much more to report as time goes on. I am sure this was the best present of all for Team Milne. You still are an inspiration to us all. Glad to hear you have received such great gifts from the hockey world. Nick just wishes that you would hang some Calgary stuff just to make your room perfect!!!! Good luck from Team Maillet.
01/01/09 @ 13:09
Comment from: Kim Hatcher [Visitor]
Happy New Year Milne Family,
So great to see the post and hear of all the progress that's been made!!! Although, not surprising! We as well had a wonderful holiday, although, not sure our gifts compare to yours..how awesome!! Cody received some great surprises as well this year as he was quite fond of meeting Team USA (juniors) as they came to Kingston for practice and exhibition games. He was paired up with Jordan Schroeder and was thrilled to talk to him, help him out with his hockey equipment, had him sign some stuff and had their picture taken together. He's now been following him throughout the world junior games and has done some research about him. He was truly beside himself, he also was recently chosen along with Peter McLay to represent their team in an All Star game at the Bell Capital Cup. Very exciting for him and us and probably the highlight of his year!
It sounds as though you have a wonderful team of people behind you and incredible support from family and friends. That is so wonderful and I'm sure with everyone's support and your determination you will recover from this injury. We look forward to the day when we once again meet up around the rinks to watch our boys play hockey!!!
Wishing you and your family all the best for 2009 and all our support & encouragement in your recovery!!
Best Wishes,
The Hatcher Clan!
So great to see the post and hear of all the progress that's been made!!! Although, not surprising! We as well had a wonderful holiday, although, not sure our gifts compare to yours..how awesome!! Cody received some great surprises as well this year as he was quite fond of meeting Team USA (juniors) as they came to Kingston for practice and exhibition games. He was paired up with Jordan Schroeder and was thrilled to talk to him, help him out with his hockey equipment, had him sign some stuff and had their picture taken together. He's now been following him throughout the world junior games and has done some research about him. He was truly beside himself, he also was recently chosen along with Peter McLay to represent their team in an All Star game at the Bell Capital Cup. Very exciting for him and us and probably the highlight of his year!
It sounds as though you have a wonderful team of people behind you and incredible support from family and friends. That is so wonderful and I'm sure with everyone's support and your determination you will recover from this injury. We look forward to the day when we once again meet up around the rinks to watch our boys play hockey!!!
Wishing you and your family all the best for 2009 and all our support & encouragement in your recovery!!
Best Wishes,
The Hatcher Clan!
01/01/09 @ 14:01
Comment from: Cheryl Wiebe [Visitor]
Hello Team Milne - Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!!
We just got back from Mexico late last night (seems to be the place to go these days) and my mom called me first thing this morning crying and telling me I had to check the site...then instead she read it to me because she was so excited to share your progress!! We are so pleased to hear that your stubborn attitude has kicked into high gear and is focused on something important rather than in the old days when you would terrorize your friends!! Truly Scott, you have been on our minds so much and mom and I talked about you a lot on our trip. We have such faith in you, your family and your recovery. Although I have to tell you it really is hard to be nice because after 30+ years of sarcastic bantering....man I have to hold back. I always knew George had a soft heart so I'm not surprised that he can be nice!!
The only bad thing about being in Mexico is we missed the retiring of Trevor Lindons number....then to hear you have his autograph...man I'm jealous! However, he does have a beach house here in Westbank and I know where it is....
I have to tell you a story....I have always joked with my family that Trevor is my boyfriend....well apparently my son believed it because next thing you knew I had other parents coming up to me and asking when I dated him....oops....got to be careful what you say around little ones hey! That was a few years ago now...but I'm very careful about qualifying my "joking" around with them now....
While we were away my brother had a baby girl - first one for him so that was pretty exciting. Mom gets to go see her baby granddaughter for the first time today so coupled with your great news...you are right...this is going to be a great New Year!
Thanks Scott and Kirsty for keeping us out in cyber space up to date. You are well thought of and certainly we all want to know how you are doing. Head down and butt up buddy...it will be a long road but I know you can do it.
Love Cheryl
We just got back from Mexico late last night (seems to be the place to go these days) and my mom called me first thing this morning crying and telling me I had to check the site...then instead she read it to me because she was so excited to share your progress!! We are so pleased to hear that your stubborn attitude has kicked into high gear and is focused on something important rather than in the old days when you would terrorize your friends!! Truly Scott, you have been on our minds so much and mom and I talked about you a lot on our trip. We have such faith in you, your family and your recovery. Although I have to tell you it really is hard to be nice because after 30+ years of sarcastic bantering....man I have to hold back. I always knew George had a soft heart so I'm not surprised that he can be nice!!
The only bad thing about being in Mexico is we missed the retiring of Trevor Lindons number....then to hear you have his autograph...man I'm jealous! However, he does have a beach house here in Westbank and I know where it is....
I have to tell you a story....I have always joked with my family that Trevor is my boyfriend....well apparently my son believed it because next thing you knew I had other parents coming up to me and asking when I dated him....oops....got to be careful what you say around little ones hey! That was a few years ago now...but I'm very careful about qualifying my "joking" around with them now....
While we were away my brother had a baby girl - first one for him so that was pretty exciting. Mom gets to go see her baby granddaughter for the first time today so coupled with your great news...you are right...this is going to be a great New Year!
Thanks Scott and Kirsty for keeping us out in cyber space up to date. You are well thought of and certainly we all want to know how you are doing. Head down and butt up buddy...it will be a long road but I know you can do it.
Love Cheryl
01/01/09 @ 14:57
Comment from: Susan Anderson [Visitor]
Again, good news! Nice to start a fresh New Year off with such positive tidings. It's nice to hear your voice and all your progress... good thing you're so freakin' stubborn!
01/01/09 @ 15:22
Comment from: Rick Harvie [Visitor]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year y'all. I doubt it ever gets old but, Scotty, you are an inspiration dude! We continue to track your progress and Treena and I make sure that the other knows as soon as the site is updated. Your progress is awesome! Sounds like Santa brought just what you needed / wanted.
It is almost official now...we are Ottawa bound this summer and won't be there long before we plan a trip to come and see you wherever your therapy takes you. Keep up the great work and God Bless your caregivers! Between your great family, friends and the health care professionals, you'll be back on the court, ice, field (Superjock!) in no time.
Warmest wishes in the new year,
The Harvies
It is almost official now...we are Ottawa bound this summer and won't be there long before we plan a trip to come and see you wherever your therapy takes you. Keep up the great work and God Bless your caregivers! Between your great family, friends and the health care professionals, you'll be back on the court, ice, field (Superjock!) in no time.
Warmest wishes in the new year,
The Harvies
01/01/09 @ 16:06
Comment from: Bernie and Carly [Visitor]
Scott and Kirsty
It was really great to see you both today. Glad that you were feeling up to seeing us. You looked pretty good for having spent so much time in a hospital (you too Scott)
Now that the vent is almost unnecessary, physio is the next hurdle for you to get past on the way to what we all hope will be a full recovery. With your perseverance, you will be back on that road bike and racking up the milage in no time.
Walk out of that rehab!
Bernie and Carly
It was really great to see you both today. Glad that you were feeling up to seeing us. You looked pretty good for having spent so much time in a hospital (you too Scott
)Now that the vent is almost unnecessary, physio is the next hurdle for you to get past on the way to what we all hope will be a full recovery. With your perseverance, you will be back on that road bike and racking up the milage in no time.
Walk out of that rehab!
Bernie and Carly
01/01/09 @ 20:12
Comment from: Erika ( Cyndy's girl) [Visitor]
omg sounds like your doing great! Thats good to hear, my name is Erika Jones and I am a person that is very thoughtful, just ask my mom (I dont think I get it from her)
I hope you get much better as time passes make the best of this year!
P.S My mom says Hi and she is happy to hear your doing well!
Erika Jones
I hope you get much better as time passes make the best of this year!P.S My mom says Hi and she is happy to hear your doing well!
Erika Jones
01/02/09 @ 13:38
Comment from: Cheryl McKinnon [Visitor] 
Awesome news for everyone!!
Makes for a very positive and happy start to 2009 and sounds like the best is yet to come Team Milne!!
Hugs for all; Cheryl, Rob, Tanner, Serina, Erik & James.
Makes for a very positive and happy start to 2009 and sounds like the best is yet to come Team Milne!!
Hugs for all; Cheryl, Rob, Tanner, Serina, Erik & James.
01/02/09 @ 14:48
Comment from: Lu & Mickey [Visitor]
Hello Scotty...
Even though we see you often,I still like to send in our little notes!
We continue to be very proud of you, Kirsty and those three strong little men of yours! We know you will do this!!
As for the Bobby Orr photo, I second the dining room wall, I also told Kirsty it will look great there,it is just the right spot! The Canuck stuff will look great downstairs
Continue with your success, stubborness and progress, we are behind you all the way!
See ya soon...
love the Halerewich Crew xooxox
Even though we see you often,I still like to send in our little notes!
We continue to be very proud of you, Kirsty and those three strong little men of yours! We know you will do this!!
As for the Bobby Orr photo, I second the dining room wall, I also told Kirsty it will look great there,it is just the right spot! The Canuck stuff will look great downstairs
Continue with your success, stubborness and progress, we are behind you all the way!
See ya soon...
love the Halerewich Crew xooxox
01/02/09 @ 17:21
Comment from: Kelly Moore [Visitor]
Hi Kirsty and Scott
Well getting on this site today was full of surprises. I had been out of commission with a lousy virus in the cornea's of both my eyes - couldn't see a thing - including the computer. Anyway - your blogs are unbelievable with all the progress. Holy cow - fantastic. Glad to hear you guys had a good Christmas. As for all the hockey stuff - my hubby's a true blue habs fan and he's still envious. Apparently its all pretty cool stuff - I wouldn't know. I do however recognized Bobby Orr's name - how pathetic is that? Anyway, keep up the great progress!
Kelly
Well getting on this site today was full of surprises. I had been out of commission with a lousy virus in the cornea's of both my eyes - couldn't see a thing - including the computer. Anyway - your blogs are unbelievable with all the progress. Holy cow - fantastic. Glad to hear you guys had a good Christmas. As for all the hockey stuff - my hubby's a true blue habs fan and he's still envious. Apparently its all pretty cool stuff - I wouldn't know. I do however recognized Bobby Orr's name - how pathetic is that? Anyway, keep up the great progress!
Kelly
01/02/09 @ 17:33
Comment from: Kathy, Gregg and the boys Matthews [Visitor]
Scott it is so nice to hear the progress you are having keep up the great work. Nico also thinks you are Superman.
Kirsty if you do come to Ottawa our door is always open, and we live down the street from the Rehab centre. We have room for everyone.
Hugs all a round
The Matthews
Kirsty if you do come to Ottawa our door is always open, and we live down the street from the Rehab centre. We have room for everyone.
Hugs all a round
The Matthews
01/03/09 @ 09:23
Comment from: Steve Deweert [Visitor]
Scott,
I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. It is exciting to hear of your terrific christmas, with both fantastic gifts, and much more importantly, loving family and friends. I wish you all the best in the new year, with continued progress and goals to be met and exceeded. I will look in on you when i get back to Canada, but of course I will have an Oilers sweater on....lol
Steve Deweert
I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. It is exciting to hear of your terrific christmas, with both fantastic gifts, and much more importantly, loving family and friends. I wish you all the best in the new year, with continued progress and goals to be met and exceeded. I will look in on you when i get back to Canada, but of course I will have an Oilers sweater on....lol
Steve Deweert
01/03/09 @ 11:00
Comment from: Sean diane ,and Taylor [Visitor]
Scott keep up the good work it might be a long road, but I know if anybody could do it is you. We have had a good christmas out here on the coast except all the bad drivers oh I mean snow. Canucks have a bad case of the groin pulls but I am hoping Luongo and matts take us to the parade route, and I will see you out here then with the family.
Go team milne!!!!
Go team milne!!!!
01/03/09 @ 11:14
Comment from: grandpa and grandma [Visitor]
hi scott
grandma finally has got to get through to you on your blog. We just want to let you know we are thinking of you every day and our prayers are with you all the time time. We are keeping tabs of your progress on your blog and from mom and dad .
we love you . hi kirsty and boys.
grandma finally has got to get through to you on your blog. We just want to let you know we are thinking of you every day and our prayers are with you all the time time. We are keeping tabs of your progress on your blog and from mom and dad .
we love you . hi kirsty and boys.
01/03/09 @ 15:51
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my e-mail, Jan 2 ***
Hi Scott, Kirsty and boys - it is wonderful to read Scott's messages and hear that he is doing so well and making such great progress - keep it up! (Nice gifts Scott!) Santa just brought Terry is usual chunk of coal. Take care, Joanne, Terry, Jacob, Isaac, Abbey and Emma
Hi Scott, Kirsty and boys - it is wonderful to read Scott's messages and hear that he is doing so well and making such great progress - keep it up! (Nice gifts Scott!) Santa just brought Terry is usual chunk of coal. Take care, Joanne, Terry, Jacob, Isaac, Abbey and Emma
01/03/09 @ 19:45
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my e-mail, Jan 2 ***
Hi Scott, just to let you know we are thinking of you every day and to send our love to you and Kirsty and the boys. So glad to hear about this site, I was talking to your Dad this morning and he told me about it, Sounds like you have a lot of support there which is awesome, wish we were a little closer so we could help out also. Will be checking your blog as often as we can. Love aunty Linda & Uncle Barryxx
Hi Scott, just to let you know we are thinking of you every day and to send our love to you and Kirsty and the boys. So glad to hear about this site, I was talking to your Dad this morning and he told me about it, Sounds like you have a lot of support there which is awesome, wish we were a little closer so we could help out also. Will be checking your blog as often as we can. Love aunty Linda & Uncle Barryxx
01/03/09 @ 19:46
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my e-mail, Dec 31 ***
Hi Scott and Kirsty,
We've been keeping an eye on the blog and thinking about you a lot over the holidays. Scott, we hope you continue to push through with progress. We are wishing and praying for all good things for the Milnes in 2009.
Lots of Love,
Judy, Bruce and Abigale
xoxoxo
Hi Scott and Kirsty,
We've been keeping an eye on the blog and thinking about you a lot over the holidays. Scott, we hope you continue to push through with progress. We are wishing and praying for all good things for the Milnes in 2009.
Lots of Love,
Judy, Bruce and Abigale
xoxoxo
01/03/09 @ 19:47
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my e-mail, Dec 25. Sorry for the late action. ***
Scott,
I had a minute and jumped on the computer and thought I would check out your blogs and wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and to find out how well you are doing!!!That is terrific. I knew you would come around.
Merry Christmas
Jeff Olejnik and Family
Scott,
I had a minute and jumped on the computer and thought I would check out your blogs and wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and to find out how well you are doing!!!That is terrific. I knew you would come around.
Merry Christmas
Jeff Olejnik and Family
01/03/09 @ 19:50
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my e-mail, Jan 3 ***
Hi Scott and Kirsty,
We just got back from a trip with Cheryl and her family to Mexico. We left on Dec 17 so missed your great news when it broke and since then--more great news. Scott, you are awesome. Kirsty, you must be an angel--as are the other caregivers in Scott's life. Keep up the great work! I know you can do this. It sounds to me like you had a great Christmas. 2009 is shaping up to be a good one. We just had a new granddaughter delivered on Dec 29. I've been home 3 days and I've driven to Vernon to see her twice. I'd move in if Kevin and Gina would have me--ha! ha!. Anyway, carry on soldier! You are doing a great job. You make me proud to be your friend.
Lots of love to all. Kathy
P.S. I'm glad everyone recognizes that you really are "Superman!"
Kathy MacMillan
Hi Scott and Kirsty,
We just got back from a trip with Cheryl and her family to Mexico. We left on Dec 17 so missed your great news when it broke and since then--more great news. Scott, you are awesome. Kirsty, you must be an angel--as are the other caregivers in Scott's life. Keep up the great work! I know you can do this. It sounds to me like you had a great Christmas. 2009 is shaping up to be a good one. We just had a new granddaughter delivered on Dec 29. I've been home 3 days and I've driven to Vernon to see her twice. I'd move in if Kevin and Gina would have me--ha! ha!. Anyway, carry on soldier! You are doing a great job. You make me proud to be your friend.
Lots of love to all. Kathy
P.S. I'm glad everyone recognizes that you really are "Superman!"
Kathy MacMillan
01/03/09 @ 19:54
Comment from: Roger Côté [Visitor]
Great progress! Keep it up and all the best for the new year.
Roger.
Roger.
01/03/09 @ 20:51
Comment from: Norm Milne [Visitor]
Hi Son,
Seeing as how you and Roberto Luongo and Trevor Linden are such good buddies, how about having a chat and get something going with those Canucks. They sure need a boot in the you know where. Maybe the new guy will get things rolling. Mum was sure happy to get your call, and she talked with the boys today. All is well with us as it seems with you. Glad to hear all the good news and looking forward to our trip out there again. Keep up the good work son. As aye
Dad.
Seeing as how you and Roberto Luongo and Trevor Linden are such good buddies, how about having a chat and get something going with those Canucks. They sure need a boot in the you know where. Maybe the new guy will get things rolling. Mum was sure happy to get your call, and she talked with the boys today. All is well with us as it seems with you. Glad to hear all the good news and looking forward to our trip out there again. Keep up the good work son. As aye
Dad.
01/03/09 @ 21:32
Comment from: Uncle Jim & Aunty Pam [Visitor]
Hi Scott
This is probably going to take me 1/2 an hour to type up as you know I am not a "computer person" and can only type with one finger... Happy New Year to you, Kirsty and the boys. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you constantly and praying for you. Grandma, Grandpa and your Mom and Dad are keeping us informed. We are so glad that things are starting to look up. Keep up the good work. We love you! Uncle Jim and Auntie Pam
This is probably going to take me 1/2 an hour to type up as you know I am not a "computer person" and can only type with one finger... Happy New Year to you, Kirsty and the boys. Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you constantly and praying for you. Grandma, Grandpa and your Mom and Dad are keeping us informed. We are so glad that things are starting to look up. Keep up the good work. We love you! Uncle Jim and Auntie Pam
01/04/09 @ 15:17
Comment from: Shelley, Brad, Justin and Tyler [Visitor]
This is YOUR year Scott!!! Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
01/04/09 @ 15:50
Comment from: Theresa Charlton [Visitor]
Hello Team Milne,
What a great start to 2009. I was delighted to see Scott's entry. Poor Kirsty had her few weeks of golden moments but I think everyone knew that Scott would only put up with that for so long.:-)
Glad to hear that everything is progressing so well for you Scott. As always our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of Team Milne. What's with the shirts of all these other people?? Team Milne should have their own!!
Take Care
Theresa & Mark
What a great start to 2009. I was delighted to see Scott's entry. Poor Kirsty had her few weeks of golden moments but I think everyone knew that Scott would only put up with that for so long.:-)
Glad to hear that everything is progressing so well for you Scott. As always our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of Team Milne. What's with the shirts of all these other people?? Team Milne should have their own!!
Take Care
Theresa & Mark
01/04/09 @ 19:52
Comment from: Hamilton Family of Phoenix [Visitor]
Okay - so like how often do you hear someone state "It's been absolutely incredible" when they are referring to their battle back from a spinal chord injury.
No victim here. Only a hero.
And his gorgeous wife and incredible boys! And those grandparents. Can't get any better than that.
Love you all and thinking of you always! Meditating and sending you some angels every day - I'll try and make them hotties if at all possible.
No victim here. Only a hero.
And his gorgeous wife and incredible boys! And those grandparents. Can't get any better than that.
Love you all and thinking of you always! Meditating and sending you some angels every day - I'll try and make them hotties if at all possible.
01/05/09 @ 00:25
Comment from: Cathy, Bill & Ben Gordon [Visitor]
Yeah Captain Milne...!! Your perserverance will pay off in movement! We're really pleased to see and read of your progress. I'm sure that your voice was truly a gift to all of your family as well I'm sure to you. Keep up the great work and wear your Superman Shirt Proudly, you deserve it. Cathy, Bill & Ben
01/05/09 @ 10:19
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my e-mail, Jan 5 ***
Hi Scott, Kirsty & boys,
Want to wish you all a Very Happy New Year, with full expectations that all your wishes will be achieved. Been following your progress on the site. Scott we are so proud of you, your attitude has been awesome, but not unexpected given your character. Kirsty you are fantastic, hope you are taking care of yourself as well. Been praying for you all nightly as I know many are. Stay solid, stay strong. We love you very much.
Love Uncle Garry
Hi Scott, Kirsty & boys,
Want to wish you all a Very Happy New Year, with full expectations that all your wishes will be achieved. Been following your progress on the site. Scott we are so proud of you, your attitude has been awesome, but not unexpected given your character. Kirsty you are fantastic, hope you are taking care of yourself as well. Been praying for you all nightly as I know many are. Stay solid, stay strong. We love you very much.
Love Uncle Garry
01/05/09 @ 19:07
Comment from: Claude [Member]
*** Sent to my E-mail, Jan 5 ***
I wanted to pass along my best wishes to Scott and his family. I hope he makes a full recovery and can get back to enjoying life. The last time I saw Scott was in high school which seems like a lifetime ago.
Wade Stewart
I wanted to pass along my best wishes to Scott and his family. I hope he makes a full recovery and can get back to enjoying life. The last time I saw Scott was in high school which seems like a lifetime ago.
Wade Stewart
01/05/09 @ 19:08
Comment from: Claude [Member]
Hi Scott (and family)
i am your second cousin, first cousin of Diane, on father's side. In other words my dad and your grandfather Larry were brothers. I.ve been keeping informed of your condition through your grandparents and have been praying for you daily. I am just so excited to hear of the progress you are making. I've heard of your positive outlook and determination, that is the most important part. You are going to teach your doctors a lot as well as all your friends and the children you have coached.
I lost my husband Joe to cancer 7 years ago. He exceeded all his doctors' expectations because of his determination as well as the strenght he received through the support of friends. Eventually the cancer took him but during his time between hospital and home we managed to still have great and fun times regardless of circumstances, including running a contest with hospital staff to win a bubble bath with Joe.
I see this same spirit with you. I know your situation is very difficult. You are confronting a great challenge and you will achieve miracles. They are possible. And you will be a GREAT TEACHER to many people. I will keep you in my prayers sending strength your way and I like to believe that Joe is helping you from his place. If you listen carefully he will be sending you punch lines to use on staff and friends.
Love,
Judy Welgut
i am your second cousin, first cousin of Diane, on father's side. In other words my dad and your grandfather Larry were brothers. I.ve been keeping informed of your condition through your grandparents and have been praying for you daily. I am just so excited to hear of the progress you are making. I've heard of your positive outlook and determination, that is the most important part. You are going to teach your doctors a lot as well as all your friends and the children you have coached.
I lost my husband Joe to cancer 7 years ago. He exceeded all his doctors' expectations because of his determination as well as the strenght he received through the support of friends. Eventually the cancer took him but during his time between hospital and home we managed to still have great and fun times regardless of circumstances, including running a contest with hospital staff to win a bubble bath with Joe.
I see this same spirit with you. I know your situation is very difficult. You are confronting a great challenge and you will achieve miracles. They are possible. And you will be a GREAT TEACHER to many people. I will keep you in my prayers sending strength your way and I like to believe that Joe is helping you from his place. If you listen carefully he will be sending you punch lines to use on staff and friends.
Love,
Judy Welgut
01/05/09 @ 19:10
Comment from: Paul and the girls (Fiander) [Visitor]
Hi Scott and gang,
Just want to remind you all that we are thrilled with your progress Scott, are thinking and praying daily and are here for absolutely anything you need. It was great to see you again on the weekend Scott, you too Kirsty, glad we could all get out for some dinner at the Keg. The boys are growing up to be fine young men. I would love to take them for an outing to the mall or movie or park whenever they want and whenever you could use some downtime Kirsty.
God bless
Paul and the girls
Sarah and I are planning a visit again this weekend or week.
Just want to remind you all that we are thrilled with your progress Scott, are thinking and praying daily and are here for absolutely anything you need. It was great to see you again on the weekend Scott, you too Kirsty, glad we could all get out for some dinner at the Keg. The boys are growing up to be fine young men. I would love to take them for an outing to the mall or movie or park whenever they want and whenever you could use some downtime Kirsty.
God bless
Paul and the girls
Sarah and I are planning a visit again this weekend or week.
01/05/09 @ 23:56
Comment from: JC & Heather Labrie [Visitor]
What wonderful news -- you really are a super hero!! Keep up the great work - if only to annoy the nursing staff!! Our prayers and postive thoughts stay with you and yours throughout your journey!!
All the best, JC & Heather
All the best, JC & Heather
01/06/09 @ 08:08
Comment from: Melanie McEwen [Visitor]
Dear 'True Grit' (aka Scott) and the entire Milne posse!
I kept all of you in my heart and mind over the holidays and am SO pleased to read your most recent update.
Strength of will, focus, determination - and from what I hear, downright stubborness - has huge power and it sounds like you are harnessing it. Keep it up and we'll be here cheering you on all the way.
Yee hah!
Melanie
I kept all of you in my heart and mind over the holidays and am SO pleased to read your most recent update.
Strength of will, focus, determination - and from what I hear, downright stubborness - has huge power and it sounds like you are harnessing it. Keep it up and we'll be here cheering you on all the way.
Yee hah!
Melanie
01/06/09 @ 08:13
Comment from: Jeff Barr [Visitor]
It is truly wonderful to learn that you are making significant progress. Keep it up, mate. You need to know that the Base Intersection Hockey League in general, and the 2 EW Lightning (your new team) and LFDTS Flames (your old team) in particular are all rooting for you on your tough road to recovery (your earlier comments on the rehab nurses are duly noted).
Scott, from the years that we have played together and the comments on this most excellent blog (well done to Claude), two things are clear to me:
a) You have the determination, will, and the "right stuff" to meet this challenge head on. It's earlier in the first period and there is lots of game to play; and
b) Your have excellent family and friends on your home bench.
Keep it positive, keep smiling, and keep the faith.
Best regards. // Jeff Barr
(P.S. My family was also up at the Bell Capital Cup in Ottawa over the holidays with my Peewee AA son, Mitchell, and his Peewee HL A cousin, Devon. On 27 Dec, we watched Devon's Carleton Place team play an excellent game versus the Beijing Snow Leopards at the BSP (W 2-1). In between periods, my wife, Dawn, and I watch your son, Kobe, and the ********* (Kobe's team) play a game on the Olympic ice pad against a US team. As a fellow coach, I can happily report that he played a very strong game on *******(Kobe's position. You would have been proud!)
***edited in the interest of the Kobe's privacy and safety *****
.
Scott, from the years that we have played together and the comments on this most excellent blog (well done to Claude), two things are clear to me:
a) You have the determination, will, and the "right stuff" to meet this challenge head on. It's earlier in the first period and there is lots of game to play; and
b) Your have excellent family and friends on your home bench.
Keep it positive, keep smiling, and keep the faith.
Best regards. // Jeff Barr
(P.S. My family was also up at the Bell Capital Cup in Ottawa over the holidays with my Peewee AA son, Mitchell, and his Peewee HL A cousin, Devon. On 27 Dec, we watched Devon's Carleton Place team play an excellent game versus the Beijing Snow Leopards at the BSP (W 2-1). In between periods, my wife, Dawn, and I watch your son, Kobe, and the ********* (Kobe's team) play a game on the Olympic ice pad against a US team. As a fellow coach, I can happily report that he played a very strong game on *******(Kobe's position. You would have been proud!)
***edited in the interest of the Kobe's privacy and safety *****
.
01/06/09 @ 13:22
Comment from: Lexi Grisenthwaite [Visitor]
hello
I miss you soooooo much!!!!Happy New Years and Merry Christmas!!!!! Grandma and Grandpa have told me all about your success!!!!! Everyone is so happy that you are doing so well. Well I had a good christmas i hope you did to! For Christmas i got a camera and lots of clothes! Thank you all so much for the sweater it is very soft and warm! Grandma and i went to a movie called Marley and Me, it is such a good movie but we had to miss the ending because i had to babysit my little sister. My mom says hello to you all and knows that if anyone can get through this your the person who can!!! Well not much else new.....school is back and im happy to see my friends...not so happy about the work though hahaha Well ill write again soon! Love you all! Love Lexi xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
I miss you soooooo much!!!!Happy New Years and Merry Christmas!!!!! Grandma and Grandpa have told me all about your success!!!!! Everyone is so happy that you are doing so well. Well I had a good christmas i hope you did to! For Christmas i got a camera and lots of clothes! Thank you all so much for the sweater it is very soft and warm! Grandma and i went to a movie called Marley and Me, it is such a good movie but we had to miss the ending because i had to babysit my little sister. My mom says hello to you all and knows that if anyone can get through this your the person who can!!! Well not much else new.....school is back and im happy to see my friends...not so happy about the work though hahaha Well ill write again soon! Love you all! Love Lexi xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
01/06/09 @ 20:10
Comment from: Chris Duhamel [Visitor]
Scott, I would like to wish you and your family an excellent 2009 year. The entire troop as well as the TFK pers wish you a recovery my friend. I really missed the trash talk around the office buddy. Take care my friend.
Chris
Chris
01/08/09 @ 12:52
Comment from: Jarrod Tice [Visitor]
Hi Scott, it's great to hear that you are improving so much. I'm jealous of that Bobby Orr poster, but you can keep all of that Canucks crap. I remember my Dad yelling at the TV, watching the leafs and he'd always say "Bobby Orr would skate cirlces around any team in the NHL, all by himself". Anyway keep up the good work.
Jarrod
Jarrod
01/08/09 @ 15:41
Comment from: Telah Morrison [Visitor]
Hi Scott! I just recieved an email at work about the upcoming Feb 14th event. It is making its way around the base, so hopefully you will have a sell out! I dont know you, but I was playing LFDTS sports on the RMC field when we saw the ambulance go to the arena that morning. All of us playing said a little prayer, I am certain that our fellow soldier would be OK.. Reading this blog, it shows me that our prayers are going to be answered. It is great to see the initial positive work you are doing, and as Jeff Barr stated, yes it is only the first period, and this may go into overtime, but you have the right attitude to b to win. You wife is truly a trooper. AS a mother of 4 boys (and 3 in hockey), I know she was already one amazing women to have a service spouse and full time job, and now to face such a challenge so bravely is testimate to her warrior status! Best of luck, my prayers and thoughts will continue to be with you and your beautiful family!
01/14/09 @ 14:07
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