by Marie Beattie | Aug 25, 2012 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Every day we continue to be surprised by Corey and her memory. I’ve written about her severe short term memory loss which is one of the greatest obstacles we have with our behavioral plan. She doesn’t remember going to Bryn Mawr, who the therapists are...
by Marie Beattie | Aug 23, 2012 | Archives
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, exhale Picture the ocean, watch the waves roll onto the sand, listen; This is a stage We’ll get through this This too will pass God doesn’t give you more than you can handle Whatever He leads you to, He will help you through There...
by Marie Beattie | Aug 21, 2012 | Archives
Hi Everyone, The second half of the day went very well (I found my rose colored glasses!) One of the out-patient goals we had for Corey was to build her physical stamina. We knew that the 2hr commute + 3hrs of therapy was going to be difficult for her. We were right!...
by Marie Beattie | Aug 20, 2012 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Tonight the first line of my gratitude list reads “Thank GOD for Caitlin”! Caitlin is the closest person to Corey other than me. She normally works two jobs and a day off is very rare. Not only did she have today off, she offered to go with Corey and me...
by Marie Beattie | Aug 19, 2012 | Archives
Corey, Never be afraid to lean on others… “When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure” ~ Peter Marshall “Woman are like teabags. They don’t know how strong they are until they are...