Bob worked hard today in physical therapy. He walked down the hall of the nursing home, with the assistance of a sling contraption. But, that's ok. He said it was a weird feeling not knowing how to walk. He worked on strengthening his abdominal muscles as well.
His pressure sore is still there. I believe that is something that will be around for months to come. Pray for the sore to heal, so it doesn't get infected, which could cause further complications.
He has agreed to do whatever it takes to relearn things he's forgotten and to rewire his brain connections. I told him he is lucky to have me as a teacher. He said in his smartass attitude, "I'm the luckiest piece of shit!" What a smartsh*t!
We played W-A-R last night. WAR is a card game that helps with determining number value. Bob knew which card was higher than the other. He even knew the value of the face cards. There was no hesitation in his response when I asked who would win if we were playing poker.
A prayer of healing and strength:
Dear God,
Use every event in my life, even my present circumstance, to work within me to bring healing of body, mind, soul, spirit, and relationship. In every way manifest your blessing in and through my life. Amen.
Jill Bolte Taylor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyyjU8fzEYU It'll make you cry it's so amazing.
email: jiachini@msn.com
stroke info: http://www.strokeassociation.com
aneurysm info: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_aneurysm/detail_cerebral_aneurysm.htm
Rose Haven Nursing Center740 NW Hill Pl., Roseburg, OR 97471 Room 128
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