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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, January 11, 2010

Bob is up on his hands and knees...

Bob said something today that upset me. I know I should just let it "roll" off my back, but it made me do a quick inventory of my past seven months' actions. As I was leaving this afternoon, he, of course, wanted me to take him with me. My explanation of why I couldn't must not have been the right answer. He told me that I was leaving him at the VA because it was convenient for me to do that. He then said that he was an inconvenience to me, and I'm leaving him there until it was convenient for me to pick him up. I'm not sure if he overheard another conversation of someone else in the room. He may have.


This evening he told me that he didn't mean that to be hurtful, he just doesn't want me to leave him alone at the VA. I guess I left in the middle of his half-hour long bike ride on the stationary bike. So, I did leave him alone. I promise to stay longer from now-on.


Exciting thing though! Bob got up on his hands and knees today in physical therapy! woo-hoo! See, I didn't doubt him for one second. I knew he'd be able to do it. Everyone else around him didn't give him a chance. Many nurses keep telling me how wonderful he's progressing and are amazed at the progress. I had no doubts, ever.

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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.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
"Father in heaven, I dedicate this day to You. Show me how to prepare for You to move in my life. Help me guard my words and thoughts as I put my trust in You. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

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