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When my husband and I set out to find and take pictures of wheelchair accessible waterfalls in every U.S. state, we were excited about the challenge. We gave ourselves no time limit to accomplish our feat; however, we had one mutually agreed upon rule that dictated how long we would stay in any given area. That rule was to never shiver again. Needless to say, adhering to this rule presented a new challenge. The new challenge was to find a waterfall that was actually flowing. Visiting mid-west and eastern states during months that prevented us from shivering are the same months that are hot enough to dry up streams; hence, little or no water flow for waterfalls. The natural scenery and picturesque landscapes warrant a second visit in the early spring right after the snow melts.

Bob and Jan

Bob and Jan
Christmas Eve

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Moving right along

I talked with Bob's nurse today on the phone. (Remember, I went to Zachary's band camp concert.) She said he was a little more alert today. Also, physical, speech, and occupational therapy worked with him.

The hospital Bob is in now has only 20 patients. Most of the patients have trachs and are being weaned off of them. It seems to be a personable hospital. The staff seem to be caring. (I'll keep them on their toes if they demonstrate otherwise. :-D ) The address for VIBRA is at the end of this blog. Bob will be in this hospital for 2-4 weeks. Then, if all goes well, he'll be transferred to the Roseburg, VA.

One of the therapists told me yesterday that they'll work on getting his mid-torso stronger, then the arms and legs will follow.

Life lesson sent to me:
  • accept each day as a gift from God and to live it fully , as no one knows what tomorrow will bring.

Prayer from Pastor Daryl:

God of grace and glory, holy comforter, healing Spirit, we give you thanks for Bob’s continuing recovery and renewal. Continue to reach out and bring him healing through the hands of those who care for him. Radiate through his life with the light of your presence, that renewed health and strength may be his. Grant to him and those dear to him the continuing assurance of your steadfast love and mercy that they may know the peace that comes from you; through Christ our healer. Amen.

email: jiachini@msn.com

stroke info: http://www.strokeassociation.com/

VIBRA Specialty Hospital: 10300 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97220 Rm 315

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