Remy’s May 24 (2013) Video Message

HI all.  Well, it’s been almost a year since the tragic accident and Remy is getting better all the time.  He still has a fair way to go with rehabilitation, occupational and physical therapy but soon he’ll be able to leave the hospital setting.  Toronto Rehab is conditioning Remy so that he can regain his independence and they are treating him good.  They have him shopping and making simple meals.  He goes to the pool, although he has said he swallows a fair bit of water when he tries to swim, so I’m not sure if that counts as real progress.

Remy could use some visitors, so if you want to come out and visit either give him a call or his mom because he goes home on Saturday night usually.  Can’t remember his number?  Watch the video and Remy will tell you.  It’s pretty good, you’ll have a laugh.  Cheers Popito

Remy, Toronto Rehab video message for May 24 long weekend 2013.

Remy Update May 2013

Well, sorry for not updating any sooner but it’s been real busy since the last post.  Remy has moved to a new location again.  Remy is now at Toronto Rehab at 550 University Ave, Toronto ON.  He’s in room 41 on the 11th floor.  He has a really nice room and really likes all the therapies that they are doing with him.  They had him making a grilled cheeze sandwich one day, it didn’t turn out so well [over done] but at least it’s a new skill that he can perfect with continued supervision.  Remy is getting stronger in so many areas.  He is not so dependent on the wheel chair any more and can walk around with the aid of a cane.  His speech is getting better slowly.  I still find it difficult to understand everything without having him repeat what he’s saying but overall I think he’s made some good progress.  Remy is a fighter and is looking forward to his “graduation” on 1 July so that he can go home with his mom.  He’ll still need to do more occupational and physical therapy but will be free of the hospital setting.

Alanna and Remy at Royal Ontario Museum

Remy still looks forward to having his friends visit and we appreciate all that his friends are doing for him.  He is very fortunate to have all the good friends that he does. 

Alanna and Remy at Toronto Rehab

Address:
550 University Ave. Toronto, Ontario M5G 2A2

Phone:
416-597-3422 ext. 3000

Nearest major intersection:
550 University Ave. is located at the corner of University Ave. and Elm St., one block north of Dundas St. W.

Directions by TTC:

Take the University subway line. Exit the subway at St. Patrick station and walk one block north on University Avenue. 

Map of subway line and subway information: http://www3.ttc.ca/Subway/interactivemap.jsp

Parking info:

University Centre does not have its own parking lot. However, there are several public parking garages close by, including on Murray Street (directly behind University Centre). Daily rates vary from about $14-$20 but lower rates may apply if you arrive before 9:00 a.m.

There are also a limited number of parking meters on nearby side streets.

Parkopedia, map of area with public parking lots and pricing information: http://en.parkopedia.ca/parking/parkade/20_murray_street/toronto/

If you haven’t seen a picture of what Remy’s car looked like after the accident here it is.

This is what happens when you get T-boned.  Remy was truly lucky that he survived this.  We are also truly lucky that his two friends that were with him survived too.

Driving is a privilege and requires our full attention when we’re behind the wheel.  I’ve been seeing alot of these types of messages since I’ve been in Toronto this week.

Ciao people, be safe, Love to all of you.  Cheers