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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, June 15, 2009

"Asleep at the Wheel" is the cure

T is back on the road to recovery. I guess he didn't feel like he did it very good the first time; he wanted a second chance! He is a bit of a perfectionist. I don't think he'd agree.


Bob became more awake yesterday afternoon. Playing the CD "Asleep At The Wheel", seemed to be a shot of adrenalin for him. "Miles and miles of TX" came on (a song he sings with Wide Load). I told him to tap his foot. He wiggled his foot back and forth a few times.


Later, I asked him if he wanted a kiss. His heartrate shot up to 110. I told him he had to wait until the nurse came so she could adjust the bed. His heartrate came back down. Five minutes later, the nurse adjusted the bed, and I leaned over him to give him a kiss. He puckered. The kiss he gave me was better than last week's. So, I gave him another. The nurse's reaction could have torn my heart out. She said, "Awe, that is so sweet. Look at how he's looking at you. I just got goosebumps. You can tell he's really in there."


Things are looking up again. Keep the prayers coming, please.


email: jiachini@msn.com

aneurysm info: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_aneurysm/detail_cerebral_aneurysm.htm OHSU address: 3181 SW Sam Jackson, Portland, OR 97239 NeuroICU

1 comment:

Leslie Beeftink said...

That is the best birthday present ever. Thanks Bob I love you