Need you ask? Of course, I called to talk with my T today. I made it to 4:30pm before calling. Bob sounds good. His voice already sounds clearer than yesterday. He was trying to remember things, instead of giving up so easily, as before. He had a new saying today..."It wasn't anything special." When he couldn't remember something, he'd say "It wasn't anything special." That was his excuse for not remembering. Tricky ;-)
Have I ever spoken about mediocrity? I believe our society has settled for mediocrity as the norm. For example, the standards for education have been lowered so that more students "pass" and graduate with a fifth grade level base of knowledge. Maybe that's why "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" is so popular. If you can answer the questions, one feels smart. So much for "Jeopardy". Anyway, my point for talking about mediocrity is that I'm not settling for my T to be mediocre. He wasn't mediocre before his stroke, so why should I settle for (or for him) mediocre after his stroke? I could settle for "as is" the way the rest of the medical staff has settled. That would be a great dis-service to him. So, I'm going to continue my educational drills forever and a day, if that's how long it takes. I believe the rehab, where he is now, has the same philosophy as me. He's basically in a military "boot camp".
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, I choose to trust You. I cast my cares on You. I give You my plans, dreams, and desires for the future. Thank You for working behind the scenes on my behalf. Give me Your peace as I wait patiently to see Your plan unfold. 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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stroke info
aneurysm info
Vancouver VA Rehabilitation Center, 1603 E. 4th Plan Blvd., Building D-8, Room 111, Vancouver, WA 98661
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