Welcome note

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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Friday, August 28, 2009

Golfers beware

Bob's new room at the VA overlooks the golf course. When I told him that he can look out his window at all the golfers, he said he'll need to play against them.

He rested most of the day. The commute across town was exhausting. He's all settled in his new room. He looks more comfortable. He even got to eat dinner this evening. At Rose Haven, he had breakfast and lunch, no dinner. Already the first day at the VA, he had all three meals.

One thing that frustrates me though, are the charge nurses sounding as though there isn't much hope for full recovery. They must be basing their opinion on what they have experienced in the past. I know my t is going to be different. When I see such significant progress everyday, there's no doubt in my mind he'll recover fully. I feel a year or two from now, no one will ever know he had a major stroke.

Tomorrow, I will get his room all homey again with pictures, cards, and plants.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY FROM JOEL OSTEEN
"Father in heaven, I choose to trust that You are working things out for my good. I choose to stand in faith, believing that my season of breakthrough is coming. Give me Your strength and peace as I patiently wait on You. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

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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

VA Healthcare System, Transitional Care Unit, 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470 Room 122A

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