Tuesday, October 17, 2006

The Count Down Begins

Hey, good morning,
Today begins the 10, 9, 8 count down until it's get out and get home to WL. The time does go by fast but, you just want to get home. Of course, i'm thankful for everything that has taken place here so far. I have been treated so well, I've had such great visitors and amazing people who have stayed with me to care for me, but i just want to get to WL.
You would have cracked right up if you had to witness the ordeal i went through in the handicap bathroom in a restaurant here in Kelowna two nights ago. By the time i got out of there, i was extremely exhausted. I will try to share without too much detail. First off, because i have cut back on pain meds, i don't need as much lazative.(i just didn't realize that until discovery) Anyhow, just as we were pulling away to go to this restaurant with some friends, i noticed something was up. So i whispered to Esther to get me some clean underwear in case of an accident. Anyhow, we go to our destination and i ordered my food, then found this nice big washroom.
First off, i got out of my wheelchair and sat down on toilet. I did my business than realized i needed a wet cloth, so i went to grab my chair but it started to wheel away from me, so i stretched out for it, and almost fell off the toilet. Somehow, i managed to drag it back to me before realizing that i would have to knee on the chair and roll to the sink across the room for water and cloth.I had never performed that move before.(not easy)Then, i grabbed the stuff and had to wheel back with one hand holding the damp paper, the other trying to roll the chair(not easy)then i get back to the toilet after awhile because everything takes time. Now i'm starting to get real tired but i still had to clean everything up. Then after cleanup(which was interesting to say the least), i had to change everything. Ya, the wheelchair decides to roll away again as i stretch to grab, hold and roll it back without dropping my clothes, falling off the toilet and keeping the stuff in my hands from falling everywhere.
Anyhow, somehow, i finally managed to get everything back together and finish all the clean up before exiting back into the restaurant after sweeting up a storm and becoming so exhausted that i could barely roll back to the table. Well, when my pals saw me, they were somewhat shocked at how worn out i looked but thankful i didn't miss the meal with them. I actually enjoyed the meal and ended up having a nice time, but i sure was happy to get back to our place and relax. Anyhow, i just thought i needed to share with you something a little different today. Be thankful i spared you alot of challenging details.(see, i do care about you all after all)
Anyhow, have a super day. That's my plan.
In His Grip,
Tim

9 Comments:

At 10:24 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi tim you must be getting better because you are acting more like the old tim . if you can make fun ofyour hard times you cando anything you want .we read the blog every dayand if it is not on wecheck all the time to see if is there. hang in there
love ed and flo

 
At 10:44 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Tim great story, unless it happens to you. I can not imagine the vast array of adjustments you are forced to make in this situation, and again I realize that my prayers for you seem so small in comparison .
jim harms

 
At 11:26 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Tim, you may not remember me. I knew you as a little boy in Virden. I'm a fiend of your Mumand Dad from those days . Talked on the phone to them before Thanksgiving. I'm following your blog daily and admiring your faith and courage. God Bless you Tim.

 
At 7:23 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Timber,

Glad you had a great Monday after the exhausting dinner with those wild friends of yours!

I'll get my people to call your people and we'll get together...maybe at my place this time.

 
At 10:13 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi there. So Dan can relate your poopy story cause he has one of his own. He is now working on our septic system. the top caved in, so its a work in progress.
He is not going to Kamloops this week now so hope to get to see you this weekend when your back home. We send our love and prayers


Brenda and Dan

 
At 9:18 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey daddy
I'm just leaving to get my grad pictures done. I honestly can't believe that i'm in my fourth year of Bible College. I remember being a little girl and saying that i wanted to be a pastor just like my daddy... and now i'm 6 months away! wow! Thanks dad for being such an amazing role model. It truly is an honor to be walking in your footsteps... and ultimately the footsteps of our SAVIOR. AMEN! Well... photo time!
your baby girl

 
At 9:20 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Tim,
Just to let you know that we missed you at the ED's Meetings in Calgary. We spent time praying for you and your family. The meetings were very good and we are very excited to have Dave Brereton lead the organiztion. God Bless You!
Greg Hutchinson

 
At 12:50 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

haha, your a crazy man there tim...you always find a way to bring light into a situation but that just sucked...haha...anyway, thanks once again for putting a smile on my face!!

 
At 5:01 PM, Blogger Rick Zelinsky said...

DUDE...less fibre in the diet...And don't tell us if you ever go to Depends. Laughed my head off...and, by the way, I know they're environmentally friendly in Kelowna, but don't they have toilet paper?
Rick

 

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