UPDATE FEBRUARY 2, 2024:
THE THEME TODAY IS BRIDGES.
We live on an Island and depend on the Confederation Bridge to connect to New Brunswick. Today, I will talk about the BRIDGE in a literary sense.
Our family has CROSSED A BRIDGE and dealt with the stress of having our son homeless on the streets of Toronto. Some may feel that I am CROSSING A BRIDGE BEFORE I COME TO IT, by raising a concern about the restrictive Community Treatment Order, that was legislated in November 2023, by the P.E.I. Government.
A CTO helps to ensure that the mentally ill stay on their medications in the community and out of the hospital system.
Yes, I worry about what will happen, should our son cease taking his medications after discharge, due to the symptom of anosognosia. I would not be worrying if the PC Party had not legislated a restrictive Community Treatment Order. Our son and many others will not qualify for the CTO.
The Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane, has stated that he would be willing to make changes to the CTO AFTER TWO YEARS. TO CROSS THAT BRIDGE LATER could cost an Islander their life.
A BRIDGE symbolizes change and flexibility. I am asking the P.E.I. Government to amend the CTO in the 2024 spring session. The quality of the CTO BRIDGE should be SAFE AND LONG-LASTING.
The song Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel comes to mind. It encourages individuals to recognize the importance of supporting one another during difficult times.
It inspires listeners to be a BRIDGE for those around them, offering compassion, understanding and strength. The song serves as a reminder that, with unity and empathy, we can overcome any obstacles that come our way. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ8zfRJfUuc
The term LIKE WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE refers to a problem that has been resolved. In my opinion, the CTO problem is not resolved and puts Islanders at risk!
A community treatment order ensures that a mentally ill person stays on their medication and provides them with a healthy life in the community. P.E.I. now has a CTO but it is so restrictive that Andrew and many others do not qualify.
I received this post from Cheryl Wertman. "I’m a retired nurse who used to work downtown TO with street involved folks. I’ve seen many Andrew’s and feel CTOs should be much more readily accessible when persons are unable to care for themselves and are at risk of imminent health and danger."
I am not a great lover of country music, but I feel this song speaks to my GOAL of doing what is right. It is titled, You've Got to Stand for Something by Aaron Tippin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHIw6vs4z0w
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The present CTO is like giving a battery operated truck to a child without the battery. And saying, "The truck is good enough for now, I will give you the battery to operate it after "24" months." The P.E.I. CTO is as useless as this!
In my opinion, I do not believe that the PC Party Ministers and MLAs realized the negative impact the restrictive CTO would have on Islanders, like Andrew and others. I believe in my heart they will amend the CTO in the 2024 Spring Session, because it is the RIGHT THING TO DO!
DO YOU THINK THE PC PARTY WILL DO THE RIGHT THING?
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Please contact Hon. Mark McLane and your MLA.
HON. MARK MCLANE CONTACT METHODS:
e-mail: mamclaneminister@gov.pe.ca
phone: 902-368-5250
mail: Hon. Mark McLane, 4th Floor Shaw North, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, P.E.I. C1A 7N8
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Thousands of people from Ontario and P.E.I. were praying that Andrew would be brought safely back home. God answered our prayers and a MIRACLE happened. I have posted the following song daily, God Will Make a Way. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zo3fJYtS-o
Please check out my new CTO POEM CONTEST to help convince politicians to amend the Community Treatment Order at the 2024 Spring Session. There is a potato product prize. Please view my Profile Page for details. Anyone in Canada may enter! I will post poems. Please send your poem to ghizpark@eastlink.ca. Thank you.
I will accept poems up until Feb. 27, 2024 and beyond until a CTO Amendment is legislated.
HERE IS A SAMPLE POEM:
The CTO has failed the test.
We as Islanders, want the best!
You have the power to do what is right!
We have been lobbying day and night.
Mama Bear never gives up you see.
Until an amendment in spring 2024 there be!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WE HAVE ACHIEVED 1786 SIGNATURES AND CLIMBING! IT IS URGENT THAT YOU KEEP SIGNING! WE NEED TO OVERWHELM THE P.E.I. GOVERNMENT WITH YOUR SIGNATURES.
URGENT: DO YOU THINK WE CAN ACHIEVE 2000 SIGNATURES BY FEBRUARY 27, 2024?
Here is the petition link: https://chng.it/MF2H48rszv PLEASE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND INSERT YOUR NAME, AND REASON FOR SIGNING IN THE BLOCK. SIGNING IS FAST AND FREE.
ANYONE IN CANADA MAY SIGN THE PETITION! PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE!
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MAMA BEAR WILL NEVER GIVE UP!