Please Jackie, keep us informed about your progress and your frustrations, it will make you feel good to write about it all and get the bad days or moments out of your system, it's an excellent therapy, I know, I've done it. We're all thinking about you and wishing you better, so, it will happen quicker, you'll see.
Marie----- Original Message ----- From: "sue morgan" <sue@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:31 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Holidays in America. Hi Jackie.I'm glad to hear about the walk. I can imagine how nice it felt just to get some fresh air. The fact that it took you 35 minutes to get round the block will soon diminish as the days and weeks go on. It's good that you can do some small chores around the house. Just be careful not to overdo it.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for your ongoing recovery but please don't make yourself too exhausted and get plenty of rest. Milk it while you can!!!! that's what I say but don't tell Ian!!!
Sue.By the way, thanks for the advice about my trip to the states. I'll contact Action for the Blind first and see what they have to say.
Take care Jackie and carry on keeping your chin up. You're doing great so far by the sound of things. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie Cairns
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 3:20 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Holidays in America. Hi SueFirstly, regarding your trip to America, I too have heard of Vitalise. Indeed, I downloaded a copy of one of their brochures and was quite staggered by the prices quoted. I can understand how extra costs are incurred by using sighted guides, but it was guy expensive wherever you could go.
I'm not a traveller as such, so don't have any experience to offer. I do wonder, however, whether Action for Blind People or Traveleyes could offer any suggestions?
Secondly, thanks very much for your good wishes. I am making slow but steady progress. I get up and dress now, just walking about the house and doing very small chores. The trouble is that I run out of steam very quickly. But the whole thing should come together if I behave myself (that's a laugh), and take it steady. I went out yesterday for my first walk. A five-minute jaunt round the block took me 35 minutes, but I didn't care as it meant going outside and having a bit of air. I came back and went fast asleep for an hour, that's how much it took out of me.
Today I had to keep a previously arranged appointment with the Chiropodist, a short journey that required negotiating a taxi. It was a bit of a nightmare because I can't bend at all, so I had to work out how to get in and out without cracking my head as well. Anyway, typical me, I did it so am pleased I've started to do small things.
The great things are that I've got rid of the head pain, dodgy ear, and pins and needles in the feet that drove me crackers for months. My next goal is to ditch these horrible white support socks I have to wear for another three weeks to help prevent blood clotting. I'll have great pleasure in turfing them in the bin (laughs).
Thanks again. A far cry from your American trip, but thanks for asking for me.
Jackie----- Original Message ----- From: sue morgan
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 2:41 PM Subject: [access-uk] Holidays in America. Hi.I may be going to a wedding in America in September of this year and I'm looking for a holiday with a visually impaired organisation for around about that time. I've heard of Vitalise, but I understand that there holidays are quite expensive. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend any companies in the States who might be able to help me find something. I'm also wondering if any of you have been on a holiday in the States with one of these organisations, and how you found the experience.
Any advice on this matter would be helpful.I'd also like to say that it's great to have Jackie back on the list again. I'm pleased that you can e-mail from your laptop whilst lying on your back. I bet you can't wait to get up and about, but that will come with time I guess. I'm pleased you were looked after so well in the hospital and I'm sorry about the difficulty you've had getting in touch with in touch (if you know what I mean)!!!
It's been a while since I posted to this list, so I hope you are all fit and well.
Happy new year to you all and I wish you all the best for 2008. Sue. e-mail sue@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mobile 07968825286 msn sue@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx skype suemorgan1006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1214 - Release Date: 08/01/2008 13:38
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