Today’s is the day my Rehabilitation from Guillain Barre Syndrome will continue at the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre in Fredericton. It’s now 7am and my ambulance ride is now here. All of the nurses came to see me before I left. They made sure I had everything packed up as they wish me best of luck with my recovery. There was lots of smiles all around but tears as well. These are the people who kept me alive and took care of me. They seen me at my worst, they seen my progress and now they see the opportunity I have in hopefully getting my life back. These people were more than just nurses to me, they were like friends. I am sad to say goodbye but happy to perhaps getting my life back.
I’m disappointed I wasn’t able to see everyone before I left with one in particular being Rheal one of the orderlies there. He helped me out more then he’ll ever know. On my bad days he was there listening to me and encouraging me to go on. We had many talks and he was always there for me. He brought in his laptop for me, putting movies on for me, downloading more movies so that I wouldn’t be bored. He’s an amazing guy and he helped me so much during this difficult time. A family member had passed away a week before and I wasn’t able to see him before I left. He was coming in this morning but only at 7:30am. He always told me that once I’m better and walking around to come back and visit everyone. I know I definitely will.
Well it was time and all of the nurses that was there Sue, Joanni, Stephanie, Audrey and a few others all said good bye. It was nice and I will miss them all. They were all simply amazing during the most difficult time in my life as I battled against Guillain Barre Syndrome. I will never forget them.
Well after a 2 hour drive I have now arrived at the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre in Fredericton. My new home for the next little while. Upon arriving I was quickly greeted by the nurse manager Louise who directed us to my room. I’m glad I’m here and I look forward to my recovery program which starts tomorrow.
