Billy Twigger’s recovery

There’s been a couple of updates while I’ve been away from the small screen, so I’ll just pass them on for anyone that may be concerned (and, I’m not the “me” referred to):-

Dec 15, 2006: Ewan’s Dad contacted me at the end of November. He is extremely grateful and impressed by the response from the geocaching community.

Ewan is, mercifully, sharp mentally and quite philosophical about his new circumstances. The family will, however, need to move house to accomodate his needs. He is learning how to use a wheelchair and has come on immeasurably since the accident.

Oh – and it’s worth pointing out that the funds raised for Spinal Injuries Scotland stand now at £230, not counting what Mandy has raised through the sale of the geocaching calendar. The Hogmanay Hang Out event in Edinburgh on December 30th will also likely raise a good sum of money which will be donated to the spinal injuries unit where Ewan is currently receiving help.

Dec 24, 2006: Ewan’s family received their geocaching calendar, courtesy of Us 4 and Jess and are very grateful! Ewan knows all about the Hogmanay bash and has asked to thank everybody involved.

There have been ups and downs. He has struggled with terrible pain and most recently a nasty bout of pneumonia. However, he has improved a lot in the last few days, but he still has a long way to go before he can return home.

Ewan hopes that some of his Geocaching pals will be able to visit him next year. His wife wants to thank the Geocaching community for their kind wishes, letters and messages. She and his sons are very touched by everyone’s kindness.

I can sympathise with the above, to an extent, having been a carer for some years, and appreciate the long way the family yet has to go. It truly does give a new insight into the phrase One day at a time.