As I was logging on tonight, my eye caught a headline that said, "Survivor: Heros and Villians." Before reading on to find out what the story was about, I thought of Bob. I've said it before, my t is my hero. He has fought to stay in this world. He is a strong willed individual. He has always been bound and determined to do what it takes to do the right thing. He's always shown such compassion for others and for those less fortunate. By no means is he a Villain. He has defied any prediction made by medical personnel. And, he has broken all odds. (Maybe that's why he's a broker.)
Bob cried at least four times in church. He has become well aware that he is a survivor, and by most statistics, he is amongst the few that survive a ruptured brain aneurysm of his caliper. He told me that he's not used to being the focus of so much attention, and he is overwhelmed. He can't get over how helpful people are to him.
Bob's daily stamina is getting better each day. I think mine is dwindling. I announce to Bob every day, "Nap time!" It reminds me of when I put my children to bed for a nap years ago...When I got tired, it was nap time or quiet time for everyone in the house.
I believe it's time to put away Bob's chair for good. A few times today, I caught him taking a few steps without any assistance from a person or a device.
Reminder: One-year celebration, May 29th at United Methodist Church, 1771 W. Harvard Ave, Roseburg, Oregon, 2-4pm.
Fireside sing-a-long, 2147 SE Lois St., Roseburg, Oregon, 7pm (BYOB and lawn chairs)
Donations for Bob's continued recovery: Bob Pirie Fund, Umpqua Bank, Main Street, Roseburg, Oregon, 97470, Attn: Caryn Martin
Bob and Jan
Christmas Eve
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