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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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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Day 60

Heavens, it's day 60. My how time flies....NOT! T had a few more visitors today. His mom and dad are here from Iowa. Bob was excited to see them. Byron, Bob's dad, visited early this morning. They had to talk "farm" talk. Michelle and Dean are here from Washington.


Tell me this...I want to know how my son, Zachary, rates. Bob recognizes faces, but does not remember names, only Zachary's. We were talking about smelly feet yesterday, and Bob asked if we were talking about Zachary. Then tonight, Zachary went with me to say good night. Bob said that Zachary looked different. When I asked Bob if remembered his name, he said, "It's Zachary." How does he rate?


Bob was awake most of the day. He had some good conversations with us. He gave me high-fives throughout the day. We worked a little on colors and counting. We took a nap together. While he sat in the recliner, we watched tv together; just like home. :-) I GOT HIM TO SING! It was a whisper, but he sang!

Did I mention, he got his trach completely taken out. Yep! No more extra airway.

Prayer from Pastor Daryl:

God of grace and glory, holy comforter, healing Spirit, we give you thanks for Bob’s continuing recovery and renewal. Continue to reach out and bring him healing through the hands of those who care for him. Radiate through his life with the light of your presence, that renewed health and strength may be his. Grant to him and those dear to him the continuing assurance of your steadfast love and mercy that they may know the peace that comes from you; through Christ our healer. Amen.

email: jiachini@msn.com

stroke info: http://www.strokeassociation.com/

aneurysm info: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_aneurysm/detail_cerebral_aneurysm.htm

Rose Haven Nursing Center740 NW Hill Pl., Roseburg, OR 97471 Room 128

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