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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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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Short day....

My visit was only an hour today. :( I am a board member of an organization called Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network. How appropriate, hunh?


I visited Bob in the middle of his occupational therapy session. Bob's shoulders have little range of motion. The therapist tried to get Bob to lift a weighted bar. But, Bob had his hundred delay excuses just like he uses with me. The therapist next had Bob put playing cards in order. Don't ask me why he gives Bob that simple task. Bob looks like he is in deep thought when doing it but, he gets it with 100% accuracy everytime; and I might add for months now. Any educator knows, it's time to move on to a more difficult task.


Bob and I ate K together, then he fell fast asleep. He was mentally tired. He couldn't keep his eyes open. (It was the ordering of playing card that did it. NOT)

Oh by the way, I saw pictures of Bob at a cattle branding. He does this every year in Nebraska. I would never make a good farmer's wife. Awe...I'd open the gate and tell the calves to RUN! It was sad seeing those pictures of cattle tied down. :( Bob has always said that as long as the meat is wrapped and comes from a grocery store, I'm ok. Don't tell me where it came from before that. I'll be a true vegetarian for sure.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
"Father in heaven, thank You for this new day. Thank You for the opportunity to begin again. I choose to press forward and keep believing for the dreams and desires You’ve placed in my heart. I trust You today with everything that I am. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

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