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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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Thursday, August 6, 2009

"I can't see the TV!"

Aw...Bob could have made me cry today. He was doing so well feeding himself lunch, that the speech therapist said, "Bob, you are doing great. You don't need me telling you what to do." Bob said to her, "Oh yes I do. You don't understand how much. I am so worthless." The speech therapist handled it so well by telling him that sometimes when she's learning things, she feels worthless too, but once it becomes automatic, then she feels good, and he will feel good too. He doesn't need to feel sorry for himself. He just had a health setback, and he has to learn things again; but that's ok, because he has a chance to learn again. She's so cool. And, for those Norwegians...she moved to Oregon four months ago from North Dakota.

hahaha...you'd all think this is funny. Tonight, I gave my t a hug as he was lying in his bed watching the History channel. As he hugged me back, he squeezed harder and harder. I thought to myself, "Awww...he so sweet", until I turned my head to looked up at him. He was trying to squish me down so he could look over my head to see the tv! We both had a good laugh.

Alanon slogan: One day at a time.

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.


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

alanon slogan: One day at a time.

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