…with an unexpected trip to and extended stay in the hospital
After our road trip to Banff, I knew that my husband Kevin was not okay health wise. At first it we thought it was a bit of altitude sickness but after two days we knew it was more serious and on the third day my brother-in-law drove Kevin to urgent care. It didn’t take long for them to diagnose that we were looking at pneumonia and they transported Kevin to the hospital were he stayed for the next four nights. The day before we were to fly home he was finally released when his oxygen levels were closer to normal.
My sister and brother-in-law were wonderful and tried to make my stay as enjoyable as possible. Every day we made one trip to the hospital to visit with Kevin and a very close friend also made a couple of trips to keep him company. My sister and I did a lot of retail therapy over the next four days and on one day we drove out to the country where we explored the Leighton Art Centre. We also drove throughout the city and explored some of the more interesting neighbourhoods.
On Wednesday, I went to visit our friends that we’ve know since university. Lance and Kevin have actually known each other longer and went to grade school together. It was because of Lance, who was my neighbour at Guelph, that I met Kevin and the rest is history. Lois reminded me that I introduced Lance to her. That was almost 50 years ago.
Luckily Kevin was released the day before we were to fly back home. His oxygen levels were somewhat normalized and he was allowed to fly. The flight home was uneventful and Kevin continues to improve every day. In fact he started to do his walks again around the neighbourhood. Our next trip is a road trip in September to New Brunswick. Fingers crossed!!!!!
Mama Cormier 
Glad Kevin is on the mend, not exactly the vacation he had hoped for, I’m sure…
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Thanks Ruth. It was not what we had planned for. So lucky that we live in a country where our health systems work together at no extra cost to us.
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How terrifying! I your husband has a thorough and speedy recovery.
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It was terrifying but once he was in the hospital I knew he was getting the care he needed. Happy to report that he is much better now and has resumed his morning walks.
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Scary times. I’m so glad he is doing better by the day 😀
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Thank you Cee. Kevin is well on his way to regaining his strength.
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That’s good to hear 😀
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Happy to hear that Kevin is doing better. Hope you both stay well and enjoy the rest of the summer.
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Thanks Barb. Staying well for the rest of the summer is the plan.
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I’m pleased that Kevin is recovering
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Thank you Derrick. I’m pleased with his state of health at the moment.
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Wishing him a speedy recovery – you will be back travelling soon again….
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Thank you Marie. Hopefully he will follow through and see his doctor here in the next few days. He’s much better at the moment.
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I hope Kevin’s made a full recovery & is fully fit for your trip in September 🤞
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Thank you Jez. I hope so too. He seems much better right now. Fingers crossed for September.
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