February 4, 2010
Sorry for the delay in information, the government is pretty determined to bring Christopher back no matter whats said no matter how much of their rhetoric is dispelled or proven false, no matter how many new stories no matter how much information we made public they just simply close the door and go along their merry way, without a thought of those in need. I do believe that the people in the ministry of health realized they have a health minister who shoots off at the mouth without using his brain, making accusations of things he really knows nothing about. One consoling part is that I really do believe there are caring thoughtful people that care that actually work using common sense in departments that will have to make this all work. Basically covering up all of the ridiculous comments made by the minister, too bad they have to waste extra time covering for mistakes rather than using their day and precious dollars to look after the enormous workload they already have. Where exactly did all the money for the Olympics come from, better yet all the shortfalls that had to be paid over and above the original cost.
We've been working with people from Fraser health to try to come to an agreement for Chris's therapy when he returns home. Although it's still all up in the air and very confusing, the people we are talking to at Fraser health seem to care and are trying. For the next while I will have a lot of trouble trusting anybody that works for the province of BC, as I have been given vague or no information, misled and my trust betrayed and covered with untruths.
Through all of this my main goal and my only purpose was for Chris's well-being and what will give him the best tools and environment to move forward in. Meeting all of the wonderful people that I've met through this journey I cannot help but to make them my purpose through promoting the same needs for them as I am for Christopher.
Through all of this arguing, fighting and unrest I have come to see the tremendous amount of injuries to not just people in our community or province, but realize that brain injuries are everywhere they are devastating, life altering experiences. When it happens to you, you will have to bend and sway with the pressures, or you will simply break. I will not stop speaking, I will not stop promoting until there's a place that everyone has access to for their journey through rehab.
Must run therapy is about to start will update this afternoon regarding Chris's therapies.
Bye for now,
Kevin
3 comments:
Hello Kevin & Family:
There is an association called
Canadian Bobath Instructors Association that you might want to call or email. There is a wonderful therapist named Libby Swain who did come to our house to do an assessment with my daughter. She is an instructor at UBC. Because you live in the greater Vancouver area, Libby might be able to help train and set up a program for chris.
e.swain@cbiaorg.com
Why not give her a call....she is amazing!
I have written back to Falcon, both as Health Minister, and Christopher and Kevin's MLA, my own MLA, Opposition Health Critic, the Premier, and the Ministry of Health (at whatever e-mail address sent "Falcon's" reply to me)to advise that we know basically that the "Recommendations of the Health Professionals in B.C. and Alberta would be followed", was absolutely untrue, and in fact that pressure was being put on Chris' last attending Dr. here in B.C., to make whatever arrangements are necessary, to bring him home. Also asked about "Similar Facilities available in B.C." ... no answer from anyone yet, as they know damn well, there ARE NONE.! Copied CBC, the Vancouver Sun, Carole James, Jack Layton, and Ryan Jabs the public relations guy at the Ministry of Health, who answered one of the e-mails on behalf of Falcon or the Ministry.
Most of it may be falling on deaf ears, but at least the concerns are on record, and for the Media's information, if their continued assistance is required.
Keep up the good work Chris.! You and Dad have a good session in the pool today and tomorrow; way to go with all the other workouts.!
Love, Uncle Pat
Here is a link:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/williams-recovering-from-heart-surgery/article1456603/
Equal access to health care for all, I ask?
If the care you need is not available in BC, how about the USA? Our premiers do it.
Best wishes Kevin and Chris. Keep up the strength.
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