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The “Aha” Moment
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” —Maya Angelou
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Thank You from Vernon’s Parents, Joan and Keith Adams
We, Vernon’s family in England are regrettably unable to be near to him at present and so, with this ‘letter’, we wish to thank all of the many folk of California who have visited our son, and brother, in hospital since his most tragic accident eight weeks ago. Firstly, we wish to thank the unknown…
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Progress and Presents
More news of progress! Any day now, Vernon will be transferred to a sub-acute care center. The hospital case-workers have finally found a placement for him. He will be in a relatively close facility in Buena Park, a 45 minute drive away. And he will be transported by ambulance every other day to a dialysis center…
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Both Hands
First off, thank you to those who turbo-charged their prayers for Vernon last night and today. Please don’t stop yet. I think he is close to a breakthrough. I am believing for it, anyway. As mentioned in my previous post, today was the day I planned to spend less time at the hospital and get back…
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Life Goes On
I’d love to say more interesting things about Vernon’s recovery today, but the truth is, the day was filled with ‘life’ things. I know a lot of us have this idea that life is full of lessons and when the waves of circumstance keep crashing on us, we are supposed to wonder: “what lesson is…
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Climbing the Walls (Lateral Thinking)
I have had this analogy forming in my head for over a month now, but I am afraid that putting it to words may not work well. Here’s trying. I know the idea has been helpful to me, I just hope it makes sense to someone else. Rock climbing. Or rather rock-wall climbing. I’ve…
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Come Dancing (for Joy)
“There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good.” Edwin Denby As already mentioned, lots to rejoice about this weekend: Vernon’s upward mobilization at the hospital (3rd to 4th floor), Maki having a great time in THE SHIRE (on bucket list for the rest of us), an amazing night under the full…
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Super Moon
The air was thick and still and cool The earth was slowly spinning… The stars were bright and new I saw you there in the beginning. And I hung the moon for you… I heard your every cry I knew the rhythm of your laughter And how my heart was torn in two By all…
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Hobbiton
Today I went to Hobbiton, first we got on the bus and had to wait at the gift shop/cafe for 15 mins and then of to Hobbiton we went, as we arrived we went through Gandalfs cutting and then we followed through the guided tour and then at the end we stopped at the green…
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Moving On Up
We’ve graduated! Vernon has been transferred upstairs to the PSCU (Progressive Care Stroke Unit.) It was so strange to find Vernon’s old room empty after all these weeks. It has actually been a pretty intense week, getting lots of information on next potential centers for Vernon’s care. Every day the options change. Last week I…