I am so proud!!
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Jordan's Grade 8 Grad 2014
Well last night Jordan graduated grade 8 and next year he will be on to high school. I can't believe we have come this far. I cried like a baby at his ceremony but they were all happy tears.
I am so proud!!
I am so proud!!
Life Happens!!
It has been a while since I have felt like writing a blog post but today is that day.
Our family has been through quite a bit in the last few months, Jordan has started new meds (again). He had several more seizures in February but finally got his cast removed. Jordan was also involved in an accident on the school bus where his wheelchair sustained enough damage it needed to be replaced. It is now 4 months after that and the wheelchair has been ordered. We want to thank Custom Mobility for helping us navigate this ordeal and loaning Jordy a wheelchair until his arrives.
On March 2nd 2014 our lives changed forever. We were excitedly waiting for Sam and her boyfriend to drive down south from Thunder Bay for a visit when we received a phone call from Hearst, ON. hospital. There had been a tragic accident. Sam and Patrick were involved in an automobile accident with 2 transport trucks and sadly Patrick passed away instantly. The hospital informed me Sam was at Hearst Hospital but they didn't know the extent of her injuries yet. She was then airlifted to another hospital and then air lifted back again to Hearst Hospital. Just before I left to hit the road for the 14 hour drive to go to the hospital I received a phone call from Patrick's Mother Lyane. I could barely speak because I was so shook up and feeling so much grief. I so wished I could take her pain away and still do to this day. Once arriving at the hospital I got to see Samantha right away. We both cried and cried together still not knowing the extent of her injuries. To make a long story shorter. She sustained major injuries to her neck and back, Chipped her spine in 2 spots and broke a bunch of cartilage in her spine. Her right ear was tore almost completely off however the doctors did a good job stitching it back on. She tore all of the ligaments and tendons in her right hand and her whole body was covered in lacerations and bruises. Even with her injuries I just wanted to hug her so tight because she was still here. The emotional trauma and scars she will have to deal with will take a lot longer to heal than the physical. They were on a remote part of the highway and it took first responders an hour to reach her before they could start to extract her from the vehicle.
We then started the journey to bring Samantha home to London so I could care for her. Once arriving in London my husband went to get us some breakfast and had learned that someone else had paid for our meal. This started the biggest movement of Pay It Forwards I have ever been involved with. Our family took this tragedy and turned into a positive and started #PayItForwardForPatrick. To this date there has been over 100 pay it forwards from all over Canada and the USA and we are still being notified of more every week. Nothing we can do or say will ever make this tragedy go away or the pain any less but remembering and honouring a beautiful young man that lost his life too soon can sure start the healing process. I had only met Patrick once but I loved him because he loved my daughter and made her smile.
Samantha is now home with us in London and she will be here for a while. She is anxious to get her own place and be on her own however because she can't return to work or school she still needs our assistance. Not a single day goes by that I am not thankful, speechless or overwhelmed with feelings about this however with great family and friends by our side we will persevere through this as well. Patrick's family and his Mom (Lyane) and Dad (Mike) have been so gracious and helpful to us. Through this all we are bonded together as 1 family now.
When the accident happened with Samantha and Patrick, Jordan was very sick. The new meds were wreaking havoc on his body. I laid in his bed next to him and explained he needed to get better, he needed to behave and we couldn't deal with any more hospitals or seizures. His sister needed our attention now just as he had so many times in the past. Weather it was THAT talk or the new meds he listened. He has been so great since March. So happy and full of life and smiles. It is a new Jordan, like I have never seen him before. He still has moments but he is more social than I have seen him in years.
Yesterday Jordan graduated grade 8 and next September he will start high school. I am going to post a bunch of pictures from the last few months and of his graduation but I wanted to save that for a new post.
No matter what life throws at you, remember you have a future and don't let it slip away because of a tragedy. Live each day as if it is your last and ALWAYS tell the people in your life how much you appreciate and love them.
THANK YOU again to everyone that has helped us through this difficult time and most of all to Lyane and Mike for your warm love while dealing with your own emotions. We love you!!
Our family has been through quite a bit in the last few months, Jordan has started new meds (again). He had several more seizures in February but finally got his cast removed. Jordan was also involved in an accident on the school bus where his wheelchair sustained enough damage it needed to be replaced. It is now 4 months after that and the wheelchair has been ordered. We want to thank Custom Mobility for helping us navigate this ordeal and loaning Jordy a wheelchair until his arrives.
On March 2nd 2014 our lives changed forever. We were excitedly waiting for Sam and her boyfriend to drive down south from Thunder Bay for a visit when we received a phone call from Hearst, ON. hospital. There had been a tragic accident. Sam and Patrick were involved in an automobile accident with 2 transport trucks and sadly Patrick passed away instantly. The hospital informed me Sam was at Hearst Hospital but they didn't know the extent of her injuries yet. She was then airlifted to another hospital and then air lifted back again to Hearst Hospital. Just before I left to hit the road for the 14 hour drive to go to the hospital I received a phone call from Patrick's Mother Lyane. I could barely speak because I was so shook up and feeling so much grief. I so wished I could take her pain away and still do to this day. Once arriving at the hospital I got to see Samantha right away. We both cried and cried together still not knowing the extent of her injuries. To make a long story shorter. She sustained major injuries to her neck and back, Chipped her spine in 2 spots and broke a bunch of cartilage in her spine. Her right ear was tore almost completely off however the doctors did a good job stitching it back on. She tore all of the ligaments and tendons in her right hand and her whole body was covered in lacerations and bruises. Even with her injuries I just wanted to hug her so tight because she was still here. The emotional trauma and scars she will have to deal with will take a lot longer to heal than the physical. They were on a remote part of the highway and it took first responders an hour to reach her before they could start to extract her from the vehicle.
We then started the journey to bring Samantha home to London so I could care for her. Once arriving in London my husband went to get us some breakfast and had learned that someone else had paid for our meal. This started the biggest movement of Pay It Forwards I have ever been involved with. Our family took this tragedy and turned into a positive and started #PayItForwardForPatrick. To this date there has been over 100 pay it forwards from all over Canada and the USA and we are still being notified of more every week. Nothing we can do or say will ever make this tragedy go away or the pain any less but remembering and honouring a beautiful young man that lost his life too soon can sure start the healing process. I had only met Patrick once but I loved him because he loved my daughter and made her smile.
Samantha is now home with us in London and she will be here for a while. She is anxious to get her own place and be on her own however because she can't return to work or school she still needs our assistance. Not a single day goes by that I am not thankful, speechless or overwhelmed with feelings about this however with great family and friends by our side we will persevere through this as well. Patrick's family and his Mom (Lyane) and Dad (Mike) have been so gracious and helpful to us. Through this all we are bonded together as 1 family now.
When the accident happened with Samantha and Patrick, Jordan was very sick. The new meds were wreaking havoc on his body. I laid in his bed next to him and explained he needed to get better, he needed to behave and we couldn't deal with any more hospitals or seizures. His sister needed our attention now just as he had so many times in the past. Weather it was THAT talk or the new meds he listened. He has been so great since March. So happy and full of life and smiles. It is a new Jordan, like I have never seen him before. He still has moments but he is more social than I have seen him in years.
Yesterday Jordan graduated grade 8 and next September he will start high school. I am going to post a bunch of pictures from the last few months and of his graduation but I wanted to save that for a new post.
No matter what life throws at you, remember you have a future and don't let it slip away because of a tragedy. Live each day as if it is your last and ALWAYS tell the people in your life how much you appreciate and love them.
THANK YOU again to everyone that has helped us through this difficult time and most of all to Lyane and Mike for your warm love while dealing with your own emotions. We love you!!
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