healing thoughts needed for fellow TE rider Helga

[SadieKate]

Do hospitals have Wi-Fi? Probably not because it would interfere with some equipment. Wait a minute, don't the docs have all kinds of hand-held gadgets these days? It would be nice if she could post and read directly.

Thanks for the update, Ann. You're a good friend.

[DeniseGoldberg]

Do hospitals have Wi-Fi? Probably not because it would interfere with some equipment. Wait a minute, don't the docs have all kinds of hand-held gadgets these days? It would be nice if she could post and read directly.

Never thought to suggest this, but... when I was in a rehab hospital after my own crash back in 2004, I asked if internet access was available. It turned out that I could get a computer next to my bed, with (wired) Internet access. There was a daily fee; I don't remember how much it was, but I believe it was reasonable. It never hurts to ask!

--- Denise

[bikerz]

Great idea about the wifi - now that she has been transferred to a private hospital, she may have access to amenties like WiFi. She has been in a county hospital, and while this particular county hospital is exactly where you want to be for trauma, it's not really where you want to hang out once you've been moved to the "regular" rooms and are on the way home. I offered to bring in a spare laptop I have so she can watch DVDs, but the consensus is that as soon as she fell asleep the laptop would disappear - I hate to think that is the case, but apparently so.

I should find out today where she is and I'll take in my laptop just in case we can get her connected. She got a real kick out of reading all of the posts from you all I printed out for her earlier in the week!

She's been moving around a little bit with a walker, and with some PT and rehab she should be able to get more comfortable moving soon. Being relased to come home is the strongest motivator right now!

[bikerchick68]

wow! that's great that she's already up with a walker! Great progress

What a bummer that ya can't even trust that in a hospital your stuff won't get stolen... some places should be thief proof and sacred! Ah well... just more motivation to get outta there and back home... tell her we're pulling for her!

[Bike Goddess]

Helga, Helga- We're all waiting to hear from you compliments of MS Bike Z- angel that she is!

[slinkedog]

I'm so very happy to hear that Helga is up and about a bit. We continue to pray for you, Frances, every time we think of you, which is very often. We're looking forward to seeing you posting again. Then I can share my moniker story with you!!

Take care, Helga!!! And Ann... you are a great friend. Everyone needs a BikerZ in their life. You're the best.

[cindysue]

Hey everyone!

I thought I'd tell you about an opportunity to contribute to the Frances get well fund. Those darn medical personnel (doing their job and doing it well) cut off all Francie's cycling gear including a very nice jacket (we all know how expensive gear can be), so Bekki (ride leader from Valley Spokesmen) suggested we pull together some money to help with the costs of replacing some of her gear. Bekki also has a poster for everyone to sign – so please be sure to sign the poster at the Cinderella training ride next week and contribute if you can. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

And if you want to contribute from afar, I hear that Bekki has received a few checks in the mail. Send her a PM for more info: forum name "vinbek" -