Monday, May 14, 2012

Last day in Mac

Today is our last full day at McMaster-tomorrow we're off to Holland-Bloorview Rehab  Centre! She'll be transported by OPT (Ontario Patient Transfer for you non-Ontarions, something like an ambulance for you Dutchies), and I am allowed to come along with her. The drive will be quite a bit longer, seeing as it's in North Toronto, but this is apparently the best Children Rehab Centre in Canada, so I guess we're not that far compared to the rest of Canada. I'll post visiting hours once I find my little piece of paper with that information back. So Leanne's room is starting to look empty. All the cards-and there were many-are off the wall, and her belongings are sorted out according to what comes home and goes along. Once she's been there a few days she will be assessed as to how safe it would be for her to come home on weekends. Then someone comes over to assess our home, and then we should find out when she can start coming home on weekends. That will be very exciting when that happens!!! It's been an amazing 12 days since her stroke. We've gone through a lot of emotions, shed some tears, but through it all we have been able to laugh and smile, because we know our God is good. He has blessed us abundantly!
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12 comments:

  1. martineMay 14, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    wow! what a journey! i'm so excited for you when you get to go home for weekends!! i can just see your house will be full of friends every sunday!! :)

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  2. Aunt JulieMay 14, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Clarence and Diana and Leanne,

    Your faith is humbling! We continue to pray that God will carry you and guide you all. We wish you all the best as you go on to the Toronto rehab center. And Leanne - no more pepperoni sticks!:)

    Aunt Julie

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  3. Tante T.May 14, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Safe travels tomorrow! We're praying for much stregth and patience for you as you begin this new leg of the journey. Di, the offer of a ride still stands;)

    Tante T.

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  4. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Leanne and family
    How exiting to be already on the next leg of your journey! God is good! We know that the next phase of your journey is a lot of hard work and pray that God will be with you and give you the patience and strength. All the best.

    Ralph and Ann Penninga

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  5. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Dear Leanne and family,

    Although we don't know you, we have been following your blog and pray for you all.
    It's so exciting to hear that you're onto your next stage to the Rehab centre. May you also there "Shine your Light".
    And how good it must feel that you soon may go home for a weekend or even a day.
    May God grand you all need during this time of recovery. May you feel surrounded by His Guiding Hand.

    Gerry and Anita VanDoornik

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  6. metaMay 15, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    God is good! We pray that you will have a safe journey to your "new (for now) home" and that you may be able to come home for weekends soon. Be strong!
    Blessings, Jay & Meta Koster, and family

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  7. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    wow leanne!i cant wait to see you at home on the weekend`s!
    katherine

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  8. your sisterMay 15, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    leanne are you excited for mom`s birthday present!
    i am:P
    Yup we are all glad you are going to be home for weekends!
    Janelle

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  9. your sisterMay 15, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    sorry instead of smooth i meant GLAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Janelle

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  10. mom in the northMay 15, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Looks like you have a busy day today! Exciting! May God give you strength (both inside and out) as you make the transition.

    A coffee joke:
    A sweet little boy surprised his grandmother one morning and brought her a cup of coffee. He made it himself and was so proud. He anxiously waited to hear the verdict on the quality of the coffee. The grandmother had never in her life had such a bad cup of coffee, and as she forced down the last sip she noticed three of those little green army guys in the bottom of the cup.
    She asked, "Honey, why would three little green army guys be in the bottom of my cup?"
    Her grandson replied, "You know grandma, it's like on TV, 'The best part of waking up is soldiers in your cup.'"

    (if you watch TV, you'll know the commercial line: The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup)

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  11. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Leanne - we've been waiting for this day! So glad you can move on with your progress, and we wish you patience and courage as you continue to work on recovery. Your move to Toronto won't stop our girls from visiting, but we'll have to talk to your mom first to find out how often, how many, how long the visits should be. We especially look forward to when you can be home on the weekends, and be among your family and friends on your own turf - I'm sure you look forward to that! We wish you and your family God's continued blessings in the days ahead.
    Love from the Tenhages

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  12. DanielleMay 15, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    i really want to visit you soon,
    hopefully i can.
    I can't wait for you to come home on the weekends!

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