On Saturday December 14h I fell and dislocated and broke 2 bones in my left ankle. I also managed to sprain my right ankle in the process.

Because the break was so bad, my friends were unable to get me up and into one of their vans to take me to the ER. They called an ambulance for me. The EMTs that came were awesome. Both were men, one had earrings in each ear, and the other was Nooch (this is what his buddy was calling him). Both were excellent, and caring in handling my pain and shock while moving me and getting me to Met. Upon arriving at Met, I was moved into a curtained area of the ER. I was in terrible pain, the ER nurse was quick to assess me and get me some pain meds (sorry I don't remember your name). Once I had been to xray, I was moved to another area of the ER to wait for the results. While there Carolyn and Susie took care of me. They were both pleasant, and took the time to talk to me and make sure I was ok.

Once the decision was made to put my foot back on the joint (yuk and owe!) I was informed of all the steps by the ER doctor (sorry I did not get your name). He was very caring, and explained everything to me before sedating me and putting the ankle back on the joint.

Once this was done, I was taken back down to xray to make sure it was back in place properly. The Xray tech was very nice and joked with me and said that my ankle was the worst he had seen in 6 months. I said back to him "yea but I sprained the right too", he laughed and said "yep you win for sure". Thank you for being so nice and making me laugh.

Finally around 5pm om Sunday it was decided that I needed surgery. I was taken to the OR. There I met Helen the OR nurse who was so nice and funny, she made me feel comfortable, and much less nervous. The anesthesiologist was also a very kind man, he explained how they would administer the drug and that I would not need to be tubed which made me happy. My surgeon Dr. Elaashaal was very nice as well, he explained the procedure to me in layman's terms so I would understand it all.

After the surgery Helen was there when I woke up to make sure I was ok. Them a very nice young man was called to take me to my room. We somehow got into a conversation about one of my favorite tv shows.

Once in the post op ward my nurses were Anita and Michelle. Both of these ladies were so sweet and helpful. Anytime I asked them for anything they went above and beyond to help me out.

The OT doctor and student that came in to help me were also very nice and helpful.

Over all, I would like to say to ALL of you wonderful people that helped me out THANK YOU so much.

I still have a long way to go in my recovery, and I have the help of some amazing people Julie my PSW from the Red Cross, and Mike from Bayshore my OT.

Everyone of you are amazing, caring people. Thank you for all that you do to help the people in our city everyday!

I hope all of you had a very Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year.

Terri Barton

I want to wish everyone a happy new year and hope everyone enjoys bringing in the new year wherever you decide to do it. Please remember to be considerate to those working in restaurants/ halls/ parties pretty much anywhere you go tonight. I enjoy working new years because I love the energy and the crowd that comes in to the restaurant I work at. I just hope everyone is as nice as my customers are. Not all of us have a choice to work or not. Some have to be working while their family/ children and friends ring in the new year. Just smile a little more and have a little more patience than you typically have when visiting a place of business.

Since 2014 will be coming to a close, I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year to the people of Windsor and I was really happy to have visited Windsor twice in the 2014 year.

Please continue to share your awesome stories during the 2015 year and let's all work to be more positive in 2015 as well. :) Keep up the good work!

This Christmas was the best Christmas of my 29 year old life. This Christmas I got engaged to my boyfriend of 3 years. Last year we were walking on riverside and an elderly woman walked up to us and said "I was married for 50 years to my John. He passed a month ago but I still come here every anniversary because it was our favorite place to just sit with each other and look at the sunset. you two remind me of how we started and I hope you stay happy like this forever." She sat there and talked to us about life and love for over an hour and we both enjoyed her wise words. Now this is where it gets good, My boyfriend saw this lady again later this year and he setup the sweetest thing ever. We were walking down riverside and suddenly this same lady appeared and I gave her a huge hug and she started asking how we were. She joked that she thought we would have a little one with us by now. She paused for a second and said "Are you ready?" I asked ready for what? She motioned to have me turn around so I did. My Boyfriend was there on his knee along with all his family and mine. I broke down and couldn't believe what was happening. I turned back to the lady who had tears in her eyes and she was so excited my boyfriends plan worked. I want to thank you again Brenda for everything you have said to us and I am so glad you were there to be a part of it. I also want to thank my boyfriend for being such a sweetheart and putting so much effort into surprising me. I had the best Christmas and I wish everyone a Happy New Year and a Wonderful 2015.

I had forgotten my bag at the Tim Hortons off of Central on Dec. 30, around 10 pm and when I called in to see if it was still there they had told me it was. I just want to say a huge thank you to whoever gave it to the staff to hold on to and also a thank you for restoring my faith in humanity. Before I called, I was already thinking that it must have been taken, so it was a very nice surprise to find that it wasn't!

Thank you again and have a Happy New Year!

To our waitress with the blonde hair (real sorry I did not get your name).... that place was slammed tonight, you were run off your feet. you still smiled and gave us ( my boys and I ) the best service and smiles I have had in a long time ...

Thanks for making a good evening with my kids even better

Sean

Spotted: My sister who helped give a kitty a second chance.

A cat has been living on her neighbour's porch since Xmas. Given that it is getting cold, my sister took it upon herself to bring the cat in, feed it, and call Moggy's cat rescue to help this little guy, whom she named Kringle (as he was found on Xmas Day). He was very sweet and gregarious. She had no problems getting him in the carrier and he purred like a fiend when she gave him a can of wet food to fill his belly. He was brought to Central Animal Hospital where he will be assessed and treated for the usual kitty stuff. After that, Moggy's will pick up him and place him in a forever home or a foster home. So kudos to my sister for helping a poor kitty in need. Nothing makes my day more than when people come together to help animals in need.

To my sister: thank you for looking out for all creatures big and small when duty called.

To "Kringle": Best of luck finding a home bud! I would take you in a heart beat had I the space or means.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" -Mahatma Gandhi

Signed,

Animal lover/ Cat lady

I would just like to wish the wonderful delicatessen lady at Mr. Meats on the West end a very Merry Christmas.
Yesterday my husband went to get a few last minute items. One of them was lunch meat to make quick snacks for today while I make our Christmas dinner feast.
When he came home he was moved by something you had said to him. You said " I just wanted to say thank you " He was puzzled and asked why. You responded that he was the first person to smile all day and that everyone shopping was very cross and not in the holiday spirit.
I just want to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas. I am sorry that the rest of the shoppers were in such states of mind that they forgot the simplicity of politeness. No matter what time of year or how busy people are they have no right to be so "ugly" in spirit. I hope everyone after my husband smiled at you as you are always so pleasant and kind.