Ellie Mae

Today, Carolyn, Fido, Mr. Snickers and Isaid goodbye to Ellie Mae our precious little girl. Ellie was my first seizure as an Animal Protection Officer and enriched our lives as well as the hearts of everyone who knew her. Another piece of m...y heart shall be gone forever.

Ellie went to sleep right here in our kitchen. The last packmates she saw we ones that loved her deeply. Thank you so much to her vet, Leigh Ann and assistant Shauna who came over from Richibucto, to Lewis who stopped by to dig her resting place and to Art for helping Carolyn cover her up.

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It's the weekend and Alex's Birthday (actually the 25th). The hip issue is really still causing me a lot of grief. Has nothing to do with the cancer or back issues I've been having, it is purely muscular. I'll have to go to the doctor next week and hopefully get a anti-inflammatory that'll work. The steroid I've been taking after chemo works but it is best not to depend on a steroid for relief.

 

 

 

 

Down, not Out...............

Hello Everyone,

It certainly has been a while since I've updated my Blog. October 12th to be exact. Between the events of October 15th and my inability to get internet access I have some news to fill in.

First of all I'll take you back to October 15th. Carolyn and I were up early to take our two border collies to the vet. On our return I rested and once ready decided to go for my normal walk. Carolyn's sister Shyanne was there and after my walk I asked for my cane and actually walked halfway in and out of my driveway with little assistance. After that I sat down and rested. Shyanne went back to work. I then climbed the steps to go in and rest. When I got to the top step I collapsed. I lay on the deck having a hard time to get my breath and it took some time to get back into bed. I felt winded but not too bad.

The following day extra-mural came in to do the dressing change on my back and suggested that I go to Minto to get checked out. Once there and after having my oxygen levels checked and other tests completed I got to go ambulatory to the DECH. There I had a CT Scan and was moved to emergency for observation. A bit later things dramatically changed. I was moved to an area where they could keep a closer eye on me. The doctor then told me an embolism (clot) had caused my problems as it had moved into my lungs completely blocking one and 75% of the other. He also told me that if it moved further there was nothing they could do. I signed a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) on his advice. He also suggested that I should call in any family.

But, I survived and was admitted into the DECH. I was transferred to Moncton City after a week or so for back surgery.

There were several visitors while I was in the DECH that I'd like to thank. I know there are several I've forgotten in my drug filled haze.

Suzanne McGraw
Art Knox
Phyllis Knox
Marjorie Fernandes
Anita
Lori Brown
Rob Brown
Kathleen Jarvis
Carolyn Lemon
Shyanne McGraw
Jeff Hay
Don Shirley
Jody Brown
Randy Bishop
Eugene Blacquier
Kristen Moore
Len Mosher

Of course my son Alex visited daily saving me from hospital suppers on several occasions. Last but not least my wife Carolyn who I couldn't imagine having to go through what I have without her by my side.

I catch up with more later. I am home now and continuing my recovery. Chemo later this week. I've been knocked down a few rungs on the recovery ladder but I'll continue to climb.

:)

Wayne