Day 3,804 – Brain Injury Awareness Month 2021
Today is the first day of Brain Injury Awareness Month. The first awareness lesson is brain injury lasts longer than 30 days! In fact, today is DAY 3,804 for us. We have learned many lessons, and Corey and I continue to speak to other TBI families about the nuances,...
10 Years – a decade of change
Ten years? What a milestone! Each anniversary gives pause to reflect on our journey. I must admit, this year I have been struggling to find the words and direction to summarize my thoughts; especially given the added weight of the recent world issues. I was recently...
Day 3371 – Strength in each step
Merry Christmas Eve. Our MIRACLE is receiving the gift of strength everyday to Never Give Up and Never Give In; no matter how tired, how fed up, or how busy we are, we try to keep moving forward. Don't get me wrong...it's hard, but TOGETHER we can do anything. That is...
9 Years; the moments when no one is watching…
The number nine is not a big number until you attach its detail; 9 years equals 3,288 days. Each year as this day approaches, I go back and reread the anniversary posts chronicled within our blog. It’s a valuable exercise for perspective. Our daily focus is on Corey’s...
8yrs; Day 3,180 – The difficult is easy, the impossible just takes a little longer
This morning, Facebook sent me a memory from June 2010, five months before Corey’s accident. I posted a family motto my parents used to recite to us: The difficult is easy; the impossible just takes a little longer. At that time, I was just past the first year of my...
8 Years; Day 2,923 – Look Back but Don’t Stare
Hi Everyone, Eight years; another milestone. In the grand scheme of things, eight years is not a long period of time. In the course of recovery; 2,923 days is a BIG number! Milestones are life’s markers to reflect on past achievements and lessons learned. ...
7yrs; Day 2609 – Never Give Up and Never Give In
Happy Thanksgiving! What a difference a year makes! This time last year, Corey had a huge set back with her fall from the chairlift. I’m very happy and thankful to report she is walking between 300-600’ everyday and she’s standing for a minimum of 40mins in the...
7yrs; 1 month – making change; literally
Hi Everyone, It’s been almost a month since we returned from Corey’s birthday trip and we’ve had a few ups and downs. Living with TBI is like riding a roller coaster in a dark tunnel. It keeps us guarded and exhilarated never knowing when it will drop, curve or soar....
7yrs; Day 2574 – Healing
Hi Everyone, Last week we were given an amazing gift. A couple in our community generously donated a vacation to San Diego for Corey's 25th birthday. This opportunity allowed us to fulfill a bucket list item and create new memories. As you know, Corey's memory loss is...
7 years; Courage is Contagious
Hi Everyone, I can’t believe it’s Year 7…sevens are lucky…after last year, we’re ready…bring it on! I apologize for our virtual absence. Corey’s fall November 15th of last year leveled us both; physically and cognitively for Corey, emotionally and spiritually for me....