Carolyn’s Corner (No. 2) – how you can help.

Wednesday April 9, 2008 by Mike A

Here are some ways in which we can help Carolyn while she is in hospital.

1. Photographs.

We are planning to take photos of familiar people and places into hospital for Carolyn. This is partly to help her keep in touch, and also so that she can let all the numerous new people (nurses, therapists, etc) know something about herself.

If you have any images that you think would be useful, please e-mail them to parwich@hotmail.co.uk and we will forward them to Howard. (To avoid confusion, please mark them as “Photos for Carolyn”.)

Peter Trewhitt will also be in The Sycamore on Thursday evening with a camera, ready to photograph anyone who is willing.

2. Messages.

Do please continue leaving messages for Carolyn in the comments box (or e-mail them to us if you prefer). Howard can take them and read them to her, to help her recovery.

3. Sound Recordings.

There is also the opportunity to record short messages for Carolyn, until it is the right time for us all to visit in person. Mike Atkinson will then burn these to CD, so that Howard can play them to her in hospital. This will not only cheer her up and let her know that we are thinking of her, but it will also be another great way to assist her recovery.

If you would like to take part, then there will be a “recording session” at Creamery Cottage (Creamery Lane) between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday afternoon.

Alternatively, if you can’t make it on Saturday afternoon, then there will be a digital dictaphone behind the bar of The Sycamore, from Friday morning. These messages will also be burnt to CD.

Posted in News, People | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 9:41 am | Reply pheadair

Thank you for sending in photos, we will pass them on to Howard.
on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 11:32 am | Reply Emma S

Don’t forget how much Carolyn loves the village children and dogs when it it comes to the photos…!
on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 2:47 pm | Reply Debbie Webster

Hi all,

I’m wondering what we can do to help Howard? I’d be happy to take on laundry duties (just got a new machine & no trouble at all). I don’t really know Howard as well as I did Carolyn, could someone pass my offer on?

I’m away this weekend, so can’t do the recording, but think it is a great idea! Does Carolyn have an ipod, and if not would people like to chip in and get her one? Maybe Mike H could put on her favourite music or something.

She’s in my prayers –

Debbie
on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 2:54 pm | Reply Debbie Webster

Hi Carolyn,

Just to let you know we are thinking of you all the time and sending lots of good wishes your way.

I asked Sam what he wanted to do over the Easter holiday, and all he wanted was to go to the pub and have lunch and play pool. It would have been even more fun if you were there as well.

Please get well and come home soon. We are all rooting for you!

Trevor, Debbie, Allie and Sam xo
on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 3:23 pm | Reply Emma S

Hi Debbie

Thank you very much (on Howard’s behalf) for offer of help and the message to Carolyn. I will pass your offer on to Howard and let you know (what is you tel no?). I don’t think Carolyn has an i-pod, will check. She does have a CD player with her though.
on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 8:51 pm | Reply paula paul james lucy

wishing carolyn a speedy return to her home in parwich both her and not forgetting howard have been the best neighbours any family could wish for .even though we have moved to bradbourne one of the things that we miss are them so therefore i would like them both to know any help they need however small or large would be a pleasure just to get carolyn home where she belongs with howard and her dogs
lots of love too carolyn we miss you
paula paul james lucy
ps im sure we made more noise than you said next door but were topolite and kind to say
on Friday April 11, 2008 at 3:06 pm | Reply Peter T

Thank you to all who submitted to having their photo taken in the Sycamore last night, as well as those sent in by email. We will pass them on to Howard.
on Thursday April 17, 2008 at 7:16 pm | Reply Caroline

We’re thinking of you Carolyn and am so pleased to hear news of your progress through the web site. Howard if we can help in any way, do let us know (dog walking maybe?)
Love from us both
Paul and Caroline
on Sunday April 20, 2008 at 5:34 pm | Reply Stuart

Hi Carolyn and Howard, first we wish you a speedy recovery, the husband of my secretary has had what appears the same stroke and he is now home with the excellent help of the Stroke Association re which I have left the documents in the pub from her. Contact with them is a must.
Tom has been in the village today and leaves for Beijing on Tuesday taking Parwich.org with him for 5 days he has done a card from the Holby City team who all wish you a speedy recovery, as you know most of his patients are fine by the end of the day and sitting up so if there is any further delay better pop down to Holby City.
What a way to get out of being the new clerk to the Parish Council!!!
All our best Stuart Rosy and Tom and Clare