17 days to go...Bob finally smiled. when I arrived, Bob was playing a form of Keno that the VA plays as a group activity every Saturday. He was looking so serious, but it wasn't because he was concentrating. He's just not happy. However, before I left for the evening, he was laughing, and he was making others laugh too-mission accomplished.
One lady that he has played games with for weeks (she's 86 and has been there since May 09) told me he doesn't talk to too many people, and he doesn't come out of his room much. I told her that he's not allowed to do that anymore. Again, by the time I left, she was discussing their itinerary for the week. Also, every time he sees her he has to recite with his hands in the air, fingers spread apart, "Zip zip zippy, zap zap zappy, H, A, P-P-Y, I'm happy!" He giggled every time he said it. I had him say it at least 20 times before I left.
A little history behind the above saying...I did a skit as a cheerleader in high school. I was one of the seven dwarfs-Happy. Needless to say, my line in the skit was to enthusiastically shout, "Zip zip zippy, zap zap zappy, H, A, P-P-Y, I'm happy!" I never forgot it. The things we never forget!
Thanks to all of you who sent encouraging cards to Bob. They were read to him by a nurse; however, I read them to him again. The encouraging words served a dual purpose. I was inspired as well as my t. Thank you.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for the good future that You have prepared for me. Today I choose to come into agreement with Your Word and declare Your blessing over my life. Keep me close to You as I surrender every area of my life to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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.
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Please send Bob a card of encouragement to stick out the remaining of his therapy.
Vancouver VA Rehabilitation Center, 1603 E. 4th Plain Blvd., Building D-8, Room C-112, Vancouver, WA 98661
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