I have been
remiss in not writing an email to everyone in regards to my wife Darlene and our
current situation. As you know I am not usually short on words but I will try to
be brief.
I had decided
that this year our trip south for the winter would include a trip east first to
Ontario. I wanted to spend a couple of weeks doing family research at the
Library Archives in Ottawa, Ontario Archives in Toronto and explore the parts of
Ontario where my ancestors lived.
En route via
the US, on October 15, my wife had a very bad stroke and we ended up in
Marquette, Michigan. We were stuck there until October 31 as they could not get
us a hospital bed in Alberta! As bad as that was, Marquette General Hospital did
a great job taking care of her. Darlene is now in the Fanning Centre in Calgary
which is a rehab centre for people who have suffered a stroke. Darlene lost all use of her right arm, right leg,
and her speech. Since then, she has been recovering at a very good pace.
Through physical therapies and speech therapy, we are very hopeful of a full
recovery and all signs point that way. Who knows, I might just make it there for
the last meeting.
I spend 11
hours a day 7 days a week with my wife. I have done no research but still try to
keep on top of what is happening out there in the real world. Dick, Annie, and
Maureen have been keeping me informed of the events of the club. Another great
start to a new season. Great sessions and informative speakers. I wish I was
there.
One thing this has taught me is that how precious life is and how quickly it can change. I can not stress enough that you work on documenting your family history. Talk to your relatives, especially the older ones, as that valuable source may be gone in a flash.
I will close with thanking you all for your well wishes and prayers. I wish you all the best for this holiday season and nothing but success in your search of those elusive ancestors.
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