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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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Friday, December 11, 2009

Even closer to home...

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.


My T was out and about when I arrived at the VA today. The staff for his new room are treating him as though he is close to leaving, and they are preparing him to do just that.


His catheter was removed. So, now he has to retrain his brain to recognize the feeling of having to use the bathroom. He's had a catheter for seven months! I can only imagine how weak those muscles are since they haven't been used.


I almost cried today when Bob said he's getting close to coming home. I had a big lump in my throat. I'm such a sap.

Bob's sister send a letter in an envelope she made out of a page she took from a magazine. It had a picture of a herd of giraffes. In her letter, she asked what kind of animal was on the envelope. He couldn't come up with the name until I told Bob it started with a g. Then, he said giraffe right away. Continue sending trivia to me. I've run out of ideas.
Bob is adamant that he goes downtown everyday. He also asked me what street our house is on, because he'll stop by when he's out tomorrow. He told a nurse today that he went to the beach this morning without me. If we're going to a beach, let's make it somewhere warm, like Hawaii. :-)

NEW A PRAYER FOR TODAY
"Heavenly Father, thank You for the strength to make it through any challenge I may face. I choose to put my trust in You. I declare that You are good and thank You for working behind the scenes on my behalf. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

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Jill Bolte Taylor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyyjU8fzEYU It'll make you cry, it's so amazing.
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VA Healthcare System, Transitional Care Unit, 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470 Room 106

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