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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
01/14/09
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Hello all,
On the home front, let me start by thanking EVERYONE who has helped our family with meals, with a special thank you to the Knight Family and Cheryl McKinnon for receiving/delivering these delicious meals. This has been a HUGE HELP and got us through this critical stage of Scott's accident. With Scott progressing so well, and the boys' schedules so busy, the moms have agreed to do the cooking until I am home more (and Scott gets home) to do the cooking. For those of you who do not know, Scott is a WAY better cook than me 
At the hospital - MORE great news. Scott has been breathing off the ventilator 24hrs/day for approximately a week now!! Since Scott is now breathing on his own, they removed his traecheotomy Monday, so he is now officially tube-free! This is very exciting and so nice to see his face/neck without tubes. He got fitted for a new collar today as he no longer requires the hole in the front for the traech - so now it just looks like he has whiplash 
Another piece of great news is that with Scott breathing on his own and all of his tubes removed, he is now ready to go to a rehabilitation hospital. The lack of a ventilator also opened the doors to St. Mary's on the Lake as an option for rehabilittion and after visiting last week, Scott has decided that St. Mary's is the place for him. So, he's going to St. Mary's tomorrow - yes, tomorrow, Thursday, January 15th!!!
With this VERY exciting transition in Scott's recovery, comes one drawback. While visitation is less 'policed' at St. Mary's than it is in ICU, there will be fewer times when Scott will be allowed to receive visitors. This move will provide Scott with a far more structured environment. He will be able to receive visitors in the evenings and on weekends and I don't know the timings yet, but will post them as soon as I do. I will also ask you to keep in mind that particularly in the early weeks, Scott will be exhausted, and not always up for visitors. If you do come to visit Scott and notice that he seems exhausted or preoccupied (or he simply falls asleep on you, and he has done this), please do not take it personally. He's made terrific progress to date, but has suffered a very serious injury, and will be undergoing very extensive rehabilitation and his body will need to rest. He is particularly bad at telling folks when he's too tired and not up for visiting, so if you do visit, please just keep this in mind.
Again, thank you for your continuing support of Scott and our family. We are SO grateful and know we are truly blessed to have so many people who care and are always willing to help us out.
Many, many thanks!
Team Milne
*** Added Jan 16th: Cheryl McKinnon now has fundraiser tickets for sale at the Military Fitness Center - Claude - ***
*** Mick & Lu Halerewich also have tickets available for sale - Claude - ***
27 comments
Go team Milne!!
Kirsty you deserve a GOLD medal, for everything you've been to Scotty & for keeping things together! Rehab. is one step closer to getting home!
To both your parents, for being there and who continue to be there, to support you & Scott through all of this. Diane & Norm, Fran & Craig - you are the Greatest!
To the three little turkeys; Tan-man,
Kobster and Peanut Butter cup - you have the strength of both your parents - cherish that!
We wish you all the best as you say farewell to ICU and now tackle the
Rehab. We'll see you real soon!
Love & hugs, Lu, Mick, Nikoli & Evan
xoxoxoxoxoxox
Congrats Team Milne...wow!!!!!
Sending all of our good thoughts your way. Stay strong you are doing an amazing job Scott...and you too Kirsty
Wicked!!!!
Your incredible progress is so heartening to hear. This is a true testimony to your utter stubbornness (who knew that would serve you so well one day!) and spirit that just won't give in... we knew you'd pull this off, we just didn't know how well and in what grand style. Applauding loudly from your cheering section...
Susan
more milestone that you have overcome.
Again you have shown everyone especially
the kids what happens when you persevere.
Way to go Coach Scott and Team Milne!!! If you need anything let us know.
Kirsty you are not a bad cook,you are like me if he wants to cook why get in the way.
I am so happy for your whole family
Hugs all around.
Kathy
Hi Scott,
I'm your Second Cousin. Your Grandfather and Grandmother (Larry and Beth Hnatowich) are my Uncle and Aunt.
I only learned of the existence of your Blog today, although Uncle Larry had told me some time ago about what had happened to you in November. I'm writing to send along my best wishes to you and yours.
The speed of your recovery is nothing short of miraculous, and your attitude/resolve in the face of this setback is nothing short of inspirational! You'll get past this, I have no doubt, and I hope that by Feb 14 / 10, you'll be dancing with Kirsty, and hoisting a few! I also hope that I may be able to meet you someday, and hoist a few more!
Good Luck Cous'!!! I think of you and yours every day, and I wish you well!
Mark Hnatowich
Carla
inspiring !No one can begin to imagine how tired you two are, and there is much more work ahead, but you can and are doing it!!!This is the next step in your recovery We may not be able to see you much over the next while, but we are with you in spirit , cheering you on! I look forward to a caramilk martini,with extra chocolate!Shelley
Hello Scott,
My name is Steve Daniel. I'm a retired CF member who had a SCI (Spinal Chord Injury) in June 05. The wonderful medical staff at KGH did a fantastic job of fixing me up, so you are in good hands.
It's a long road to recovery after a SCI, but with hard work you will get back to a normal life. In the future if you would like to chat I can be reached at ******** (phone number removed for senders privacy. It has been forwarded to the Milnes via e-mail). All the best to you and your family.
Warm regards,
Steve
Kirsty we're always here for you if you need help we're a phone call away!
Sending lots of good vibes and I'm not alone standing in the cheering section cheering as loudly as we can "GO TEAM MILNE" !!
The Gordons
We are so excited and proud of the progress
you have made Scott. It is so great that you
will be staying in Kingston for your recovery.
This will be so good for you, Kirsty and the
boys. Keep up the good work and WAY TO GO!!
The Greenis Family.
Keep up the great work Scott! It just goes to show the AWESOME power of our minds and bodies!
We saw Don & Jackie last week and they told us about their visit with you and how well you were doing. I can hardly wait to see Jackie on Friday to tell her the great news about St. Mary's. Dare I say - Scott you are awesome. (Do not let it go to your head.)
We still keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. That elephant keeps getting smaller every day - one bite at a time!!
Theresa and Mark
It's a pleasure to help!!
We are so very excited to see Scott's progress!
Lots of love & support to all as you continue on the next path of this journey.
Cheryl (Rob, Tanner, Serina, Erik & James)
)Keep up the incredible work! You are an inspiration!
Renée
We just wanted to say what an awesome miracle this is that you are coming along so well Scott!
Unfortunately though the boys are in the same class (I recall Nico saying Scott was sick in the hospital but never heard any more than that) I didn't realize all this had happened until the school news letter came home this week!
Many prayers to you all for the road ahead and if we can help with anything please let us know!
The Bolt Family
Robin, Shawn, Alexis & Nico
And speaking of faith...I stayed up past my bedtime last night thinking that your Canucks might finally beat their loosing streak...looks like I stayed up for nothing...but it can only get better from here right!
Take care and we always look forward to your progress reports! Cheryl
Don
With warm thoughts and best wishes.
Barb
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