LONG TIME COMING

[CB1975]

I have wanted to get something off my chest for some years now, nothing too major or dramatic but something that has needed to be expressed- maybe even a duty to fulfill. This general discussion board has given me the platform. I only hope these few words reach just some of those who ought to hear them. As an ex inmate of the RJ & AH SIU I sort of slipped away from the place after an extensive stay following a road traffic incident resulting in serious SCI. It slightly irked me that I never got to thank all the amazing people who breathed life back into me and set me back on the road to living. As the years passed that slight 'irk' grew it to something quite substantial until I have to let it pour forth here. Trouble is I was way to young, even as a teenager, to truly understand the enourmity of all. The list is long and some of those who assisted my progress are now no longer with us, god bless 'em but I owe them all a huge debt. I want to say a very humble 'thank-you' to each and every one of them. I was too young, stupid and arrogant to understand back then the kind of efforts that were being made toward my recovery. We kind of took it all for granted that these people were there just doing a job. I cringe now my lack of understnding and knowing now only too well what a superb job they each did on a daily basis. So finally and just once more, to the Consultant Physician, Doctor, Ward Sister, Physio's, OT's, Staff Nurses, SEN Nurses, SRN Nurses, Radiograhers, Male Orderlies, Ward Cleaners, Kitchen Workers, Porters, League of Friends, Librarians, Priest, all of them and any others who I've inadertantly ommitted.... my 'heartfelt thanks' for all of your assistance and encouragement in helping me to get to where I am now, bless you all.

[Andy]

hi cb

welcome to forum 

I agree with your sentiments, most of us are too angry or depressed to fully apprciate just how much dedication and hard work goes into getting us to where we are today

Andy

[chrisarnold]

Hello CB,

Very true sentiments. When I was released into the world, the actual date was brought forward, so I never did get the time for a fuller farewell. I shall certainly deal with this.

Chris