Dr. Cluett, the pediatric plastic surgeon supervising the treatment of Anouk’s burn, and Dr. Akhtar, her pediatrician here at Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, visited earlier today. Although Anouk’s burn continues to heal, but Dr. Cluett has urged us patience so that she can continue to monitor the burn, especially the area on the bicep. Dr. Cluett continues to hope the whole burn will heal well enough to avoid a skin graft. Soooo…we are maintaining status quo for at least a few more days, probably the rest of the week, but the overall message is that Anouk is healing!
Based on our experience, I would have to categorically say that the Canadian healthcare system is GREAT!!! All of the medical staff made it clear that their number one priority is healing Anouk. Dr. Akhtar pops in multiple times every day. The medical residents are friendly and treat Anouk like a queen. And, of course, the nursing staff are the best!
Recreationally, I have discovered a 78-mile (126-km) network of trails akin to the Carriage Trails of Acadia National Park…perfect for running, walking, and bird-watching. One section connects Pippy Park (where we are camping) to the Janeway Centre. There is a 1.7-mile (2.7-km) loop around Long Pond, which is easily accessible from Pippy Park. On Sunday I ran 9.5 miles (15-km) around Quidi Vidi Lake (yes, I am intending to run the Newfoundland Marathon in September).
Over the weekend, the docs gave us a pass to take Anouk out of the hospital. On Saturday, while walking around old town St. John’s, we heard a teenage girl say to one her male friends, who, apparently, was a bit hyperactive, “What, do you have a squid jigger in your pants?” Now, at the time, I did not know what a squid jigger was, but it sure presented an evocative message.
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Dear Anouk, Rich, and Nat,
Haven't checked in since reading about your recommendation for the book Cod (which Barry had just finished and I recently did). So when I check tonight, wow, what a scary time you three have had. So glad to hear things are looking better and more hopeful each day. Having had my own experience with second degree burns and more recently with trauma and hospital stays, I send you lots of love, gentle hugs (now with both arms), and a reminder when you need anything to please let ask. Will always help in any way we can!
With Laughter (a great medicine) and Love,
Kathryn and Barry
OK I tried to leave a post it didn't show, or maybe it did and your reading this again. Anyway it is worth repeating.
Hugs and kisses to little Anouk! She looks soo little in the pictures. Don't worry Mom and Dad she will heal quick and strong and better than ever. I sorry you all have to go through this. All will be well soon, you know things are going well when you get passes to get outside of the hospital!
Gentle hugs and kisses from your far away cousins-Kim, Ashely and Alex
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