[Sundaycommunity] Update on Mary Lou and her move

[Jean Leahy]

Thank you for the update Brian. Know that you and Mary Lou and your family
are in my prayers. Jean

On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 5:44 PM Denise Colterman-Fox via Sundaycommunity <
sundaycommunity at lists.integralshift.ca> wrote:

> Dear Brian
> Our thoughts and daily prayers have been w
> with you and Mary Lou for some time now. You both have always been an
> inspiration, now more than ever as you navigate this next part of your
> journey! Your family are such a blessing, especially at this time.
>  Perhaps we can get to visit her sometime.  It would be great to see you
> too Brian, and perhaps share a meal in Toronto. Let's keep in touch!
> Love, hugs and blessings
> Denise and Bill
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 20, 2023, at 11:37 AM, Brian Halferty via Sundaycommunity <
> sundaycommunity at lists.integralshift.ca> wrote:
>
> 
> Hi Sunday Community,
>
> Mary Lou made the move on this past Tuesday from Providence Health Care to
> True Davidson Acres.  The move took place fairly early in the day, around 8
> AM.  I was there, along with our sons Peter and Michael.  Michael travelled
> with his Mom in the ambulance.  Peter took charge of transporting Mary
> Lou's personal belongings.  The arrival went well.  Mary Lou was soon in
> her new room, on the top (5th) floor of the building, Room 531.  It's a
> private room, and a fairly small room.  One of Mary Lou's first comments
> was, "I've been in closets bigger than this."  There's a fairly nice view
> out her window over part of Taylor Creek Park, although on the day of  her
> move and the days since the weather has been wet and very grey.
>
> There was a long intake procedure, meeting with a couple of people,
> reading documents, signing forms, etc.  All the staff we have met so far
> are very nice.  Mary Lou is fairly quickly meeting people like nurses,
> PSWs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, etc.
>
> Visitors are welcome.  Every visitor, upon entering the building, has to
> go through the COVID protocols, which involve answering a questionnaire on
> a tablet and having a COVID rapid-test done. This all takes about 15 to 20
> minutes.  The elevators are right in the main lobby, and Mary Lou is on
> thee 5th floor, Room 531. If you get to the 5th floor and have trouble
> finding her, just ask one of the staff.
>
> True Davidson Acres is at 200 Dawes Road, Toronto, ON  M4C 5M8.  There are
> two parking lots, one just opposite the front entrance, and a second down a
> hill on a lower level.  In terms of public transit, there is a TTC bus
> route on Dawes Road.  You can get the bus at the Main Street Subway Station
> on the Bloor Line.  The bus goes East along Danforth Avenue for a short
> distance, then turns North on Dawes Road.  Get off the bus at Goodwood Park
> Court.  The driveway up into the True Davidson property is just across the
> street, and there's a large City of Toronto sign with True Davidson Acres
> marked on it.
>
> All of this change and major transition in our marital and family life
> continues to be a difficult challenge, but we are conscious of the
> emotional and spiritual support that so many have offered us, and we are
> very grateful.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Brian
>
>
> *Brian J. Halferty*
> 146 Sumach Street, Apt. 214
> Toronto, ON  M5A 0P7
> 416-431-0038
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