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I Broke My Wife's Hand (30 Month Update)foo

Tweet If we stop and reflect on exactly how we are living, it becomes apparent that our life has evolved based on how we have conducted ourselves in the past.  The reality of today is generally a result of the choices of all our yesterdays. On a typical day, we go about our business without worrying about all of the decisions, large and small, that have molded us into who we are.  If life is going well, most of our days fit into the category of “typical... Read More

Acute Hospital Care

Amniotic embolism - an unexpected trauma Amniotic Embolism – An Unexpected Trauma

Tweet An Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) is an obstetric disorder in which amniotic... 

What is an Amniotic Embolism What is an Amniotic Embolism?

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The Beginning of an Inspired Recovery The Beginning of an Inspired Recovery

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Our Recovery Journal

Broken Hand - 30 Month Update I Broke My Wife’s Hand (30 Month Update)

Tweet If we stop and reflect on exactly how we are living, it becomes apparent that... 

The Wisdom of Santa The Wisdom of Santa Clause (29 Month Update)

Tweet Every child knows the rules of Christmas.  Behave well and Santa will bring... 

The Best Arguments We've Ever Had The Best Argument(s) We’ve Ever Had (27 Month Update)

Tweet Anyone who has been married for a long time knows that “married life” is... 

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Rehab and Recovery

Welcome to Church 8 Nonreligious Reasons a Church Can Aid in Recovery

Tweet The best conversations between my wife and I occur on Sunday afternoon.  This... 

Phone Usage Opens New Doors in Recovery Phone Usage Opens New Doors in Recovery

Tweet Jess and I were among the last people to join the cell phone revolution. We... 

Occupational Therapy The Purpose of Occupational Therapy

Tweet If the purpose of rehabilitation is broken down into a single statement, it... 

You are appreciated You Are Appreciated

Tweet Have you ever put a lot of effort into a surprise for someone?  Have you ever... 

The walk to heaven Good Foot to Heaven, Bad Foot to Hell

Tweet There comes a time in life when the knees and legs lose some of their reliability.... 

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On Life and Living

The Frustration of Aphasia A Day of Aphasia

Tweet The memories are fuzzy, but they are there.  Memories of a life of capability…... 

The Magnificent Human Brain The Magnificent Human Brain

Tweet Of all the wonders in all the world, perhaps the greatest wonder of all lies... 

5 Worst Aspects of Stroke Top 5 Worst Aspects of Stroke

Tweet Life after stroke is never exactly the same as it was before.  Even when the... 

The Vow Movie Review: The Vow

Tweet It is one thing to decide to go out and see a movie. It is another altogether... 

The Gift of Blood Blood Donation: The Gift of Life

Tweet Slowly overtaken by the dreadful realization that I might have to answer “yes”... 

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