Yesterday I was told by a Mexican to say mejorando when asked how Colin was doing. That is the Mexican way!
Colin has now been back here in the RV for a full two weeks since leaving the General Mazatlan Hospital. It has not been easy on either of us. Poco a poco as they say. But each day is better than the last – well for him. I am still struggling to go hour after hour without a break but I now find I am a bit stronger. I certainly am learning a great deal about doing all I need to know about running an RV. Good thing I am a whiz at the nursing part.
Please take the time to go back and read each and every comment I made to those who actually commented on the initial post about Colin’s stroke. You will learn much about what happened and why and what our future plans are. I have not one extra minute to repeat myself with individual replies to emails. I may or may not continue posting here every few days. I have not yet decided.
Today the last of my English speaking support system have left for the season. It makes it more difficult and time consuming to get things done. What you need to know is that Colin needs someone here all the time. That I can’t just go out and purchase a few groceries ( no veggie trucks this year ) here on the Isla. I can’t drive because of my eyes. Getting into Mazatlan to do banking is important but takes an immense planned effort to execute as I can only use the main Embarcadero lanchas re safety for myself. I will soon run out of cash, how will I get more? Everyday new mountains present themselves to me to sort out. Nor just here on the Isla but things happening back home in Canada as well as in the background.
Written by Colin May 12th at 11:14AM…. …………….Relearning My process is likened to a wave. I get this enthusiasm, this strength, this I can do it, I can stand, I have done it before.
The wave approaches and I give it my best and, I fail. I fall down and the wave passes me by.
I didn’t crest it, I got lost in the depression, sadness becomes me, and think I cant do it.
But, that energy and strength didn’t leave me. It is still a part of me. It is an invisible force that I created which unbeknown by me is resting and and waiting for the next crest, the next wave.
The waves become stronger and larger. I focus more intently on my goals, I become stronger and capture the success and inspiration to continue and achieve my goals………..
Right now I have 836 messages in my inbox with 108 unread.
A well meaning local made a comment about us simply sitting each day watching TV 😳 If Colin isn’t exercising he is sleeping from exhaustion. And I am doing all in my power to keep him motivated and our family together moving forward.
Yesterday was the first time we were all able to sit together for thirty minutes and just relax.
This lovely vessel is in our bay right now…..more info here…..https://www.facebook.com/neptun.marstal
Thank you Dallas for sharing this photo. We are enjoying watching this ship directly across from us.
Also happening locally is the 3 -7 day event that only happens once per year. Read about it here…..
It would be great to try these sometime.
Photo taken by Dallas last evening. We could see the lights from here but I was unable got get a clear shot.
We live in a magical area.
Colin your words are spirit given voice. Exactly, exactly. And Contessa, I believe they apply to your journey right now as well. Both of you, digging deep. It’s hard, so hard, of course it is, but it’s there. It’s accessible. It’s available. It’s yours for the digging and the asking and the praying and the doing. Sheer will. It boils down to sheer will. A mindset. You can do it, both of you. You ARE doing it! Never for a moment stop facing the direction you want to go, and don’t take no for an answer. Sending all good thoughts. XO
Sheer will and mindset are indeed strong words and right now they certainly apply to both of us. Thank you for taking the time to continue to inspire us in our forward movements.
Both of your resilience is truly remarkable. You have faced so many challenges in such a short time.
Your ability to adapt and overcome adversities is inspiring and speaks volumes about not only your character but your love for each other.
There may be some challenging days ahead; try to remain positive, focus on how far you’ve come. Though tears are sometime appropriate as well.
Keep loving, laughing! Hugs to you both!!
Yes many challenges from different directions. One day I would just like to sit and do nothing. You have been constant support to us and we are blessed to have you in our corner.
Contessa and Colin, we are so both deeply sorry to hear this. The both of you inspire us to follow our dreams. We miss you both very much and our prayers and thoughts are with you both. We are planning a move to the summerland area this summer,but if there’s anything I/we can do including flying down to help you (we are back in Canada now) please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us 💕
Contessa, I have bee aware of and watching your situation for some time but have simply been at a loss for words! I sent you an email last night, don’t worry about answering it but there were a couple of things I wanted to say but not in a public forum. I just feel so bad for Colin and yourself and wish there were something I could do! You have experienced one of the worst things that can happed while “away”. You will like Las Jaibas, so many of the staff speak English and the beach is very close by. Croceries are quite far away, as is a bank but there are things you might be able to do to make things easier. Rae will be a great resource for you and you know I will do what I can from a distance. My friend Penny sends her very best to you both and please extend my very best wishes to Colin. From the sounds of it, he is improving faster than he knows. Small steps! Feel free to contact me whenever you want, you know I will give you the best advice I can. In the meantime, take care of yourself, you will need all your energy!
Contessa, I was finally updating my blog and thought I’d check yours out. Wow, so much going on! Praying that Colin makes a full recovery. It must be hard and it sounds like you have some issues, too. I’ll go back and check.
I was not so lucky, I lost my Stan just a month ago. He had leukemia and end stage kidney failure. He fought and I cared for him for 4 months, but the diseases finally trashed his body. He was tough until the end, and never lost his faith.
Anyway, I see you have more doxies. We haven’t been to Mazatlan since 2019, first COVID, then Stan got sick. But the kids and I are going in October, a tribute to our guy.
Take care, of him and yourself. That’s what I heard all the while I took care of Stan.
I misspoke, he was sick for 4 years. Crazy autofill!
Keep up the hard work Colin. You will catch that wave at some point! Joe and I send lots of love and energy to you and Contessa! ❤️❤️❤️