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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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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Routine...

Routine is the key to relearning daily tasks. However, when Bob forgets what the next step is in the sequence, he tries to fill in the blank with something funny. Everyday, fifty times a day, the nurses hand Bob the "call button" and ask him to tell them how he should use it. The remote has a few buttons on it, one for the nurse, one for the lights, and one for the TV. Hahaha...Bob, pointing to the orange button with a picture of a person on it, said, "Push this button if you want a person who doesn't speak Spanish."


Word has it that Bob's feeding tube is finally coming out on Monday. He hasn't used it since October. It's about time!


"How ya doin, Bob?"..."It is frustrating when I can't remember the name of something." Cognitively, we worked on naming pictures found on cards. For the most part, T remembered the name of the picture. There were a few that baffled him. His memory recall ten minutes later was perfect. I'll retest him tomorrow to see how his long-term memory recall is improving.

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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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