Sunday, February 10, 2013

Topsy-Turvy Day In Surrey

THIS ADORABLE PAINTING by an unknown artist on a wall at the Surrey Memorial Hospital expressed perfectly the topsy-turvy feelings we all have known when health goes awry for a while.

The drive to the medical facility was a breeze when my husband needed to get some tests done recently. Not so, however, our walk down the narrow and twisted pathway from the parking lot to the hospital doors.

It was a road patched with detours caused by extensive new construction.

With so much upheaval around us we thought it was funny to be told to wipe our feet … even when, (like in the painting), life seemed to have us standing on our heads with our feet in the air.

Although stages of construction could have been made more patient-friendly, there is no doubt that all the redevelopment and expansion is worth the temporary inconvenience. Surrey, the second largest city in BC, desperately needed an upgrade to its shabby health care facilities.

The project will cost well over $500 million and is described in this way by the city, “A new, state-of-the art critical care tower, complete with a new emergency department, perinatal centre, inpatient beds, intensive care unit and academic space to be built at Surrey Memorial Hospital.”

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Posted by Penelope Notes at 5:50 AM
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22 comments:

  1. StephanieFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Hope your husband has positive results from his tests. I love the first shot, very colourful.

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  2. Black Jack's CarolFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    I smiled at that wonderful painting, Penelope, and then laughed out loud at the "please wipe your feet" sign. I do love that your sense of humour and sensitive eye are in excellent order, even as you help your husband face health challenges. As you said, the upgrade to the hospital is not before need. I hope it will be a step along the way to improved resources that will make everyone's life easier when faced with medial dilemmas.

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  3. CarverFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    I love the painting. I hope your husband's tests went well.

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  4. JannibeleFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    I just love the first one! Put me in a very good mood:) Have a great Tuesday

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  5. Photo CacheFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Hoping for the best for your hubs tests.

    The painting is humorous.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Hope nothing serious is involved in the tests. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. RURAL February 11, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    I am so glad to hear that Surrey is finally getting some much needed updates.

    And wishing you the best results, from the tests.

    Jen

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  8. Sylvia KFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Fun painting and not what you expect to see at a hospital!! Hope your husbands tests turn out well!! Holding good thoughts for you both!

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  9. Martha ZFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Are health care facility had a recent building boom and I know how disruptive it can be.

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  10. EbieFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Sometimes, my mind get topsy turvy too. Nice work of art.

    Good health and results be with your hubby and to your family!

    Hahaha, that would cause a traffic jam!

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  11. DianneFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Ah! 500 ml is a lot of money but being spent on upgrading your health care centre I'm sure will mean a big improvement to your community.
    I love the topsy-turkey painting .... just gorgeous.

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  12. Fun60February 11, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I like the comparison of the painting to the construction work sign!

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  13. eileeninmdFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I like the topsy turvy photo, it is perfect for the construction sight. It is always nice to see improvements being made. I wish you all well! Have a great week!

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  14. carol l mckennaFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Fun and creative photography ~ wishing your husband well ~ Carol of (A Creative Harbor) on blogger ^_^

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  15. A Colorful WorldFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Charming and delightful painting! Hope things went well for your hubby.

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  16. JackieFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Great shots and they reveal such truth! It seems that hospitals are the worst of the lot when remodeling! One would think they would be the safest!

    Scary and I am glad you retained your sense of humor. I also hope your husband is doing better!

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  17. Jenny WoolfFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Our local NHS hospital spent a lot of money on getting itself a new facade, but hasn't bothered to upgrade the A & E washrooms since it was built! Quite extraordinary.

    And I hope the tests have gone well.

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  18. stardustFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    The painting made me smile. A person is doing a handstand (or headstand) in high grass? I like the way you associated the painting with “Wipe your feet”.

    I hope no problem with the medical examination result of your husband and I’ll keep my fingers crossed for that.

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  19. EG CameraGirlFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Our local hospital was renovated just a while back so I know how inconvenient it can be. But it will all be worth it!

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  20. snowwhiteFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    I do hope everything about your husband was all right.
    The picture is very intriguing.
    The boy may be joking and enjoying people's reaction.
    This picture must have many interpretations depending on the state of the mind of each person.
    Have a great week!
    keiko

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  21. Optimistic ExistentialistFebruary 16, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Thoughts and prayers going out to your husband. I just found your blog. I love your other blog too (the one with the photos)!

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  22. Penelope NotesFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    There is no time like the present to thank all that have sent their good wishes to my husband as we try to resolve the ongoing mystery of his health problems. One test leads to another and right now there are more questions than answers. But I do believe each kind thought makes a difference in a positive way. :)

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