Joel had another good night. He says he’s feeling pretty good though he has a constant dull headache and his face hurts. This is a result of the daily adjustments to the halo. The swelling on his spine continues to go down which is positive and they have been able to reduce his morphine and have added Tylenol 3.
His physiotherapist came in this morning to measure his breathing. Joel was asked to blow as hard as possible and on the first try, blew the gauge to the max. The physiotherapist said he’d never seen anybody make the gauge go that high before first try and that he’d set a goal for Joel, but was sure he’d already met it.
He’s eating well - grapes, blueberries, bananas, salad. He’s had a bit of chocolate but says he only wants to eat healthy food!
More later.
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Hey Joel:
I heard about your accident on Sunday and I just wanted to let you know that our family has kept you and your family in our prayers. We all wish you a speedy recovery. Stay strong bro and I will come up and see you after your surgery.
James Morley
Hey Joel,
It's good to hear about your great progress! Been thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Keep rested for Friday.
Take care,
Stefanie Donison
Hey Joel,
I heard about everything and although I was so sad to hear that this had happened to you, I am confident that you will be able to pull through this and make a recovery. You such a strong and great person and I have nothing but fantastic things to say about you!! Please know that I am thinking about you and I am so happy things are improving everyday. Take care Joel, my thoughts are with you....
Erin Hubich
Hey Joel,
I just heard about your accident yesterday and I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and I pray that you will have a full and fast recovery. You are a very strong person so I know you will!
Julie Stone
Joel;
Just a note to let you know how much we care …… Not surprised you blew the respiratory guage to the max. on the first try - that's our Joel with the big VO2 max.!!
Sending you strength, peaceful thoughts and warm wishes for a speedy recovery ……
From the Saskatchewan Rowing Association and Rowing Community
Hi Joel,
KP and I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It is great to hear how you are progressing.
Jan and Donna, if there is anything we can do to help out, whether it be yard work, cleaning, anything, please don't hessitate to call.
Take care,
KP and Jan
Hi Joel;
Just wanted to let you know that our family is thinking about you and sending you all the positive energy we can. You are a testament to the personal strength it takes to overcome - We know you've done it before in life and sport and you will do it again.
Jan and Donna - know we are here..
Love you all;
Brenda, Lorna, Erin, Carrie and Merideth.
Hi Joel! Thinking about you - so proud of you for all the progress you've made!! Can't wait to see you! xoxo Court
I always knew you were a good blower Joel!
Hi Joel-
We have been kept updated by all of your rowing friends and have been following this blog as well. Well done with the respiratory test! We knew you were talented.
We are in Canmore, Mo working and sometimes playing in the mountains.
We offer our prayers and best wishes for a very successful recovery. We know you are blessed with incredible parents and family. They are amazing and will get you through the upcoming challenge.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Take good care,
Mo and Michelle
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