Hi Everyone,
I just got off the phone with Natalie, and she was in very good spirits today. I have read her EVERY SINGLE message that has been sent. She LOVED them and was humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude. Your continued support means everything to her – and to Ian and I. So, thank you for the messages!!!
She wanted you all to be updated … so, I will endeavor to keep you all posted! Yesterday morning was a rough one for her emotionally. She called me in tears and couldn’t believe she had landed herself back in the hospital. She felt like she let everyone down, but mostly herself. She talked about how proud she was of the progress she was making, and felt sad that the anxiety and depression ‘won again’. She was moved yesterday from the mental health ward of emerg, to 3NC. She said she has two amazing nurses on duty today that have been so kind and helpful, and she loves that! We had to talk about some ‘behind the scenes’ stuff so we can keep her life running while she’s in the hospital. Ian and I have divided tasks and each have our list of things to do … lol. SO many people have offered to help in any way they can …. again, the kindness and support is so overwhelming. As I type this, one of her co-workers is over at her house helping to close her pool. THANK YOU!! And, that’s only one example. There’s no news about Homewood yet, but the push to get her there is in the works. Until then, she’s safe and doing ….better.
AB
manda07@rogers.com
October 21, 2014 at 8:12 PM
Thanks for the update Amanda. Glad she’s feeling better and that she has great nurses to care for her. Hey Nat, you needent worry about us as we are behind you. Just concentrate on getting yourself better at a pace that you’re comfortable with. If you need anything please give me (your favourite same height fireman) a call. xo
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October 21, 2014 at 10:02 PM
Let everyone down?
MEH!! 😛
You just do whatever you need to in the time you need to do it. This is your battle, and anyone willing to read and post is in it for the long haul with you 🙂 We appreciate not only the issue but your desire to share. Now you just carry on with your hard work and never mind … we’re still here 😉
Gentle on that soul as always …
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October 22, 2014 at 5:27 PM
You haven’t let anyone down Nat. It’s not up to you to perform for us or even for yourself. I’m just praying that you will feel the love that’s out here for you now and always . I’m thankful that there is openness in our work family to admit our struggles Thank you Natalie for taking a lead in that!
Christine
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October 24, 2014 at 12:32 AM
You didn’t let anyone down Natalie, not even yourself. You are in a fight and you got knocked down. You didn’t fail, and you won’t quit. You will get right back up and continue fighting. All the best, and thank-you for sharing your story.
Your former CTS paramedic student 😄
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