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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
Christmas Eve

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

End of week twelve

I'm early posting today. I'm trying to pass away some time before going to visit with my t again. Can you believe it's end of week twelve already! One quarter of a year. I couldn't think of anything better to do.



Even though Bob is making progress, the progression seems to be at a slow pace. For the past few months, the progression was fast, now it's to where everyone said, "Recovery is going to take a long time." Well, we are at the loooonnnngggg time phase.



Bob was awake longer today. He probably wishes he was asleep when I'm around. If I can see the whites of his eyes, then I'm working that brain of his to get the neurons firing in the right direction. There's no such thing as "down-time". I'm from the east coast. The work ethic of the east coast is completely the opposite of the west coast. East coast work ethic is, "I want it done yesterday." West coast work ethic is, "I might get to it next week." Combine east coast work ethic with a teacher and what do you get? ME! I can be like that old elementary teacher you had with the tight bun in her hair, wrinkles, raspy voice, and glasses that sit on the end of her nose. (get the picture?) But, really, I'm nice.

Alanon slogan: One day at a time.

A prayer of healing and strength:
Dear God,

Use every event in my life, even my present circumstance, to work within me to bring healing of body, mind, soul, spirit, and relationship. In every way manifest your blessing in and through my life. 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

1 comment:

Leslie Beeftink said...

Good thing I know you. You described my kindergarten teacher to a tee. Very funny.