We're back...

WE ARE HOME!

We got the thumbs up from the neurosurgeon to go home. Bob doesn't have to return for a follow-up visit for a few months. He will receive monthly CT Scans at the Roseburg VA, however, which, then will be read by the neurosurgeons in Portland. If they see any concerns, we will be required to travel back to Portland for possibly shunt re-insertion.

The doctor said, today, that Bob's blood vessels have not changed in size since the removal, which means, no extra fluid has built up in his brain. I need to be aware of any changes in Bob's speech, walking, and cognitive awareness. Any deterioration of these things may mean fluid build up on the brain, hence, a new shunt to drain the excess fluid.

The best news, according to the doctor, is the aneurysms have been fixed; so, it is unlikely that Bob will have another ruptured aneurysm. And, he doesn't smoke anymore; that health risk is gone. He's not diabetic. He has a slightly elevated blood pressure. He doesn't drink alcohol in excess. He doesn't do drugs. The only health risk that needs worked on now is the weight.

PARTY
There will be a one-year Survival Party, May 29th for those who need more time to plan. That is Memorial weekend, so you'll have a four-day weekend. More details will be coming.
Click on the links below for information on Roseburg hotels and events
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Roseburg hotels and more

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 tonhelp 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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Going to Canada...

I can't get enough of this video. It amazes me. Bob's such a survivor!

I spent the entire day with my t. I got all kinds of stories about what is going to happen tomorrow. The best story was we are going to Canada to escape the military and get discharged. Then, we're going to go hunting and fishing. What we're really doing is going to a doctor's appointment at 10am, then we gather all of his stuff to go home.

I want to reiterate one statistic that shows the strength of Bob. Sixty percent of people who have ruptured brain aneurysms die either before they reach the hospital or with in 6 weeks. Bob's ruptured brain aneurysm happened ten and a half months ago. God wants him to serve a further purpose, for sure.

PARTY
There will be a one-year Survival Party, May 29th for those who need more time to plan. That is Memorial weekend, so you'll have a four-day weekend. More details will be coming.
Click on the links below for information on Roseburg hotels and events
Chamber
Roseburg hotels and more

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 tonhelp 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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M&M's....

Bob singing Chantille Lace...See saturday's blog for details

Dag-nabbit. Bob forgets a lot, but always remembers about M & M's. Bob's sister gave him a bag of M&M's; which, I tried to sneak into my coat pocket. I didn't think Bob was watching. But he caught me. I told him, jokingly, that I just need to wait 5 minutes, and he'll forget all about them. Five minutes passed, I asked him about what his sister gave him. He pretended to have forgotten. He told me that he realizes he forgets, but he didn't forget about the M&M's in my pocket. Damn-it!

We went to church. One hour later, he still remembered about the M&M's in my pocket. So, I shared. I believe some of the memory issues Bob has are typical male memory issues called selective memory, like selective hearing. You know, he can have selective memory, as long as, he remembers the diamonds on my birthday.

PARTY
There will be a one-year Survival Party, May 29th for those who need more time to plan. That is Memorial weekend, so you'll have a four-day weekend. More details will be coming.
Click on the links below for information on Roseburg hotels and events
Chamber
Roseburg hotels and more

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 tonhelp 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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Bob sings in public again...

With a little encouragement, Bob sang karoke. He doesn't feel his singing is up-to-par. He's having a difficult time remembering names of songs, but as always, if you begin the song, he knows the rest.

The crowd gathered as he sang Chantille Lace. He still has "it". The video is below!

PARTY
There will be a one-year Survival Party, May 29th for those who need more time to plan. That is Memorial weekend, so you'll have a four-day weekend. More details will be coming.
Click on the links below for information on Roseburg hotels and events
Chamber
Roseburg hotels and more

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 tonhelp 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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Two thumbs up going for three...

THE PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT GAVE THE "THUMBS UP" FOR BOB TO BE DISCHARGED ON TUESDAY! Yep, she (the PA) called me telling me that Bob improved by leaps and bounds this week in PT and doesn't need to stay any longer than Tuesday. Lori, Bob's sister, text me today saying that Bob passed all of the PT's assessments, which enabled him to get the thumbs up for being discharged by the PT. She said, Bob started to cry, she started to cry, and the PT got all teary eyed too. When I read about my t crying from happiness, I cried too. Bob wears his heart on his sleeve. He is easy to read when it comes to emotions.

Tuesday, Bob has an appointment to have another CT scan done, then he meets with the neurosurgeons, who hold the final OK for Bob to go home. Keep your fingers crossed that they "sign off" on the discharge and give the "thumbs up" too.

PARTY
There will be a one-year Survival Party, May 29th for those who need more time to plan. That is Memorial weekend, so you'll have a four-day weekend. More details will be coming.
Click on the links below for information on Roseburg hotels and events
Chamber
Roseburg hotels and more

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 tonhelp 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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Piglets float.

I learned something today about piglets. It is dangerous for piglets to get pushed out away from the group. A farmer, from somewhere (I didn't pay attention), puts the cold piglet in a bucket of warm water with a life jacket, and it floats in the water to get warm. awww.... piglet video

Bob sounded good again today. His memory was shorter than yesterday, but that's to be expected, as you all know. I'll work on that when he gets home, as you all know that too.

PARTY
There will be a one-year Survival Party, May 29th for those who need more time to plan. That is Memorial weekend, so you'll have a four-day weekend. More details will be coming.
Click on the links below for information on Roseburg hotels and events
Chamber
Roseburg hotels and more

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 tonhelp 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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Coming to Roseburg in May? Info here...

Bob seemed to be in good spirits today. He was giddy when talking about going home on Tuesday. He was also excited about his sister from Nebraska coming for a visit tomorrow.

PARTY
There will be a one-year Survival Party, May 29th for those who need more time to plan. That is Memorial weekend, so you'll have a four-day weekend. More details will be coming.

Click on the links below for information on Roseburg hotels and events

Chamber
Roseburg hotels and more

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 tonhelp 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.

Have you checked out travel-mobility.com yet? Check out our new website. Pass it on too. We'd appreciate it. If you'd like an online home business of your own, go to the website, click on Become a Rep.
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