Such great care in this community | Letter

Published 4:42 pm Monday, July 16, 2012

I would like to thank everyone who has helped us after my accident. What a wonderful community to live in!!

In particular, I thank everyone at Westsound Marina that day who immediately responded, called the aid car, and helped transport me from the boat to the ambulance. It was not an easy task.  Also, thank you to the Orcas Fire Department, Life Flight, Dr. Shinstrom for lending a hospital bed, to my office, Islands’ Sounder and to my husband’s work, Sea Island Sand and Gravel for their continued patience, the Lions Club and Orcas Senior Center for the loan of the wheelchair, walker and crutches, and to all our family and friends who have been there for support and help. My fast recovery has been due to all of you and this healing island, but mostly to the continued wonderful care and love of my husband, Bob. Thank you all.

Gail Anderson-Toombs

Orcas Island