Brrrrrr it's cold!

Yes it's January in Winnipeg but boy it's been cold this week!  The kids did not have one outdoor recess all week! (can you say caged animals!)

We don't really have much to update you on.  Karen has settled in well at Riverview and especially enjoys the nursing students that come Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday each week in January - Nicole and Cyle give her lots of attention which she loves and we really appreciate!

We've been seeing the effects of the progression of things, with Karen being somewhat more confused as the days go by and also feeling weaker - last week we walked down to the atrium room on the main floor but this week those outings were by wheelchair.  While some days she might sleep more than others, she still enjoys the company of family and friends.

As always, thanks to everyone for your calls, e-mails, thoughts and prayers - you have no idea how much they are appreciated!

I'm sure the regular blogger will be posting soon and will update you on winter camp

Thanks again
Love
Doug and the gang

The newest, bestest room yet!!

Hi everyone!!  Sorry we kinda disappeared again!

Mom was moved to a new room on Thursday, a room at Riverview.  She still enjoys visitors, but just not at her naptime (1-3ish)  The new room is great, i think it should be called a health-hotel.  It's got an electric, yes I said electric, recliner, a TV(yay!!!) and even a fridge! (great for stashing snacks in!)  It's much nicer than HSC and the food is way better than HSC. 

Thank you so much for all the flowers, visits, overnights and meals.  And thank you especially for the love and hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You won't hear from me for a few days because I'm off to winter camp with my school on Wednesday!(Lets hope for some warmer weather!) 

Love
Jen and the gang

PS To anyone that read the last post: you do not know I hurt my chin! (Thanks a lot Dad!!!!)

Christmas break

Seemed like time for an update and the young blogger has been busy.  On our last post we were heading off to pick Karen up for another home visit for 2 nights this time.  The visit went well for Karen but on Saturday, which was supposed to be the day the 4 of us got to spend at home together all day, there was a tobogganing incident at noon and after finding someone to stay with Karen and Kris, I was off to Children`s Emergency with Jen where we would spend 5 hours and leave with 7 stitches in her chin (I don`t think I was supposed to post anything about that but people need to know!)

The rest of the week seems to have flown by with a relatively quiet New Years,  a few playdates for the kids with friends and regular visits to see Karen.  Unfortunately we didn`t get another home visit in but will keep working on that for the future.

The coming week will see the kids return to school, me try and fit in some work and Karen enjoy a visit from another friend from afar (Moscow this time!)

As always, thanks to everyone who continues to do so much for us and all of those who keep us in your thoughts and prayers - we truly appreciate all the support!

Stay tuned for the return of your regular young blogger (and her response to my unauthorized posting of her medical information no doubt!)

Thanks again, love
Doug and the gang