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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
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Sunday, September 13, 2009

"Feel good" Day

One of the nurses who care for Bob on a regular basis asked me today if I was a nurse. She said that I am so patient with Bob, and I know how to talk with him and to get him to do things. That made me feel nice.

Bob also made me feel good. I told him that I understand how frustrating it must be for him not to be able to get up and golf or go to a meeting or ride his bike. He told me, "It's not as frustrating as it would be if he was doing it alone. Having you (me) makes it less frustrating." Awe...does anyone wonder why I love my t?

Today's cognitive lesson consisted of naming opposites (100%), naming synonyms (100%), listing fruits (0%) (that's the labeling thing again), listing animals on a farm (1/5), describing animals (mmm...somewhat), and remembering two words that I gave him at the beginning of the day. (if I said one of the words, he knew the other; but couldn't do it on his own.) I wonder if I can bill the insurance company for inpatient cognitive therapy?

One day at a time...
A PRAYER FOR TODAY FROM Joel Osteen
"Heavenly Father, I know what you've put on the inside of me. By faith I see the dreams you've given me coming to pass, no matter what my circumstances are. I am full of Your power and I'm ready to become everything you created me to be. In Jesus' Name. Amen"

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