Bob was moved to a new room. His new room number is 103.
Bob is also off of "house arrest". I guess he has been good for the past couple of days, and he has proven he has learned his lesson, so the wrist alarm has been removed.
I learned a new word today, burgle. Its definition is to rob, to steal from, to take without the owner's consent. This word usually pertains to burglarizing, but as I thought about it, being in the situation I've been in for the past seven and half months, I believe Bob has been burgled. Since the recovery level of a person who has had a ruptured aneurysm is not a science, medical personnel categorize every survivor in the "poor" improvement class. Due to this mentality, Bob has been burgled of the rehabilitation he's entitled. Without his consent, his recuperation was stolen. His rehabilitation time with therapists has been given to others who are deemed worthy. It's not fair. And, this holds true for the medical staff at OHSU all the way to the VA.
I talked with the head medical decision-maker today. If Bob doesn't get accepted into the Vancouver, WA Rehab right away, she agreed to allow Bob to come home on the weekends. He will remain at the VA during the week to continue strength exercising and pressure wound care. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm excited to finally have him home, but nervous that his health is well enough to be away from immediate medical help.
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Bob Pirie Fund: Many of Bob's friends have expressed that they wanted to help by donating to a fund that will help with Bob's medical expenses. I have set up a Bob Pirie Fund at Umpqua Bank here in Roseburg. If you are interested in making a contribution, you can mail a check to: Umpqua Bank
Bob Pirie Fund
445 SE Main Street
Roseburg, OR 97470
c/o Caryn Martin, Universal Associate
Thank you in advance for your support and contribution.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
"Father in heaven, I dedicate this day to You. Show me how to prepare for You to move in my life. Help me guard my words and thoughts as I put my trust in You. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
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VA Healthcare System, Transitional Care Unit, 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470 Room 103
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