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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Sunday, August 30, 2009

I think he was jerking my chain!

Friends from church visited today. He not only recognized them, but knew their names right of the bat. Later when I was leaving, I asked him my name; he thought for a moment, then said with a grin, "Brittany". I told him to guess again, and he said, "Juliet". I told him my name, thinking he didn't remember. And, as I left he said, "Bye Sweetie." Which is what he calls me. The entire time of name remembering, Bob was grinning, like I know what your name is; now I'm playing.

Cognitive therapy consisted of naming opposites and synonyms. Score: 100% with no hesitations! Naming pictures is still about 0-10%. It was hard to concentrate with the roommates tv loud.

He fed himself well at lunchtime. His eyes are focusing better today. He didn't over-reach his food as many times as usual. However, many of the pictures blended together in the learning activities. (Maybe that's why he can't name pictures. They blend together to make something completely new.)

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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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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