It’s our fifth day back ‘across the street’ in our apartment, and James has received the ‘all clear’ to be able to return to Winnipeg. This brings up many emotions – delight, excitement, and gratitude, alongside a certain amount of anxiety as we make arrangements and confirm after-care plans for back home.
I’m stretching my mind to think of any metaphor or comparable past experience. Nothing quite fits. It’s as if we’ve been in an alternate reality, in a bubble on a different planet, with intense impacting experiences, intimate moments with some of the medical team like a bunch of brief ‘new best friends’, maybe a bit like summer camp. As I write this now, I imagine a prolonged AGPA conference, the group therapy experience that I attend for a week each year.
It’s time to shift gears and re-enter our regular orbit. Coming home will be unique. A new rhythm as James makes his way to recovery and then through cardiac rehab. His doctors say that in six weeks post-op, he’ll be about 80% mended from the surgery, but it will take about three months of rehab. until he’s back to normal capacity.
So our story morphs. I’ll update at the end of the week once we’ve made the transition and have our bearings.
I’ll close with a few images that stand out when I reflect on ‘my summer vacation’, July, 2025.
With love and Gratitude,
Joan-Dianne
9 Responses
Wow, wonderful news JD. So grateful that James’s recovery is going so well and you’ll be able to return home. Thinking of you all from afar. Sending hugs and love your way.
Many prayers being answered!
Blessings as you proceed!
Many golden threads surrounding and accompanying you! 💞🙏
Cast off!
Trim sails!
Steady as she goes!
Wonderful news. Please let us know when you are back in Winnipeg.
– Brenda and Gabi
Paul and Montha: Sounds like the worst is far behind you. Congrats to both of you for weathering the storm. Happy landing in Winnipeg.
Paul and Montha
Hi Guys. I just refreshed the blog and came upon this amazing “get away “ your planning. I’m delighted to hear of James’s excellent progress. It’s clearly the right time to leave. We all have to come home from ‘’camp” sooner or later and reacquaint ourselves with our preexisting reality❣️❣️
Congrats and may your journey towards complete recovery be a blessing for you and all who surround you with love.
Clare
Such great news!
What a wonderful photo of James – 5 days later!! The obvious progress is such a blessing for us all to see.
We are on standby to hear of your transition back to The Peg.
Wishing you safe travels and happy landings!
Sending big hugs!
Myrna
That’s wonderful news! Notwithstanding your access to hot and cold running health professionals this last month, I’m sure there will be a degree of relief to be back home. Safe travels and we’ll all look forward to hearing you are settled back soon.
Continuing to send good thoughts for straightforward and uncomplicated recovery.
Love, C
Yippee! This part of your most successful journey is nearing the end! Your words and pictures were terrific!
Look forward to connecting when you are home, settled and able to catch your breath.
Hugs to both of you!