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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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Monday, February 22, 2010

Bob wants to come home...

Bob is bound and determined to break free from the rehab! Somehow, he escaped through the front door and was caught getting on the VA van. He told the therapist, who found him, that he was just going to take a ride. They are trying to find activities to keep him occupied.

The social worker suggested that he NOT go home, because the therapists fear he will leave our home and be a danger to himself. I told her that anywhere but home is NOT an option. I, also, told her that he wants to come home to get started on his life again. I feel, once he is home, his memory of where he is will come back.

The therapists also said he's not progressing due to his lack of ability to remember what has been taught the day before. Have they ever heard of writing things down? He probably has quite the sour-puss attitude right now too. (That I don't doubt!)

Please oh please, send Bob things to encourage him to hang in there.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for the good future that You have prepared for me. Today I choose to come into agreement with Your Word and declare Your blessing over my life. Keep me close to You as I surrender every area of my life to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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.

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Jill Bolte Taylor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyyjU8fzEYU It'll make you cry, it's so amazing.
jiachini@msn.com
Please send Bob a card of encouragement to stick out the remaining of his therapy.
Vancouver VA Rehabilitation Center, 1603 E. 4th Plain Blvd., Building D-8, Room C-112, Vancouver, WA 98661

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