Welcome note

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
Christmas Eve

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Party time!

Whoo-Hoo! I'm home for good! I have some time to relax. I don't need to wash clothes that need repacked. My son, Daniel, moved to Oregon from Pennsylvania to live with me on June 2nd, and I haven't seen him yet. Now, he can relax; I'm home.


Bob is excited for Monday's move. He was smiling away this morning. I gave him homework to do until Monday. He is to work on his breathing exercises to make his lungs stronger. He only laughs at me when I demonstrate facial exercises, which will help loosen up his cheek muscles. (I squint my eyes and puff my cheeks out; then open my eyes and mouth wide.) He gave me a belly-laugh this morning after I demonstrated what he should do. After demonstrating, I tell him to show me, and he laughs and shakes his head "no". I can't wait to hear his story about that in the future.

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

VIBRA Specialty Hospital: 10300 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97220 Rm 315

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