TBI: To Be Inspired

5yrs; 4 months – Caregiving and Life’s responsibility

Good morning everyone, My sister Diane has always teased me because I look at the world through rose colored glasses. She frequently calls to inquire how I am doing. "For some reason, I'm super tired". Her response; "hmmm, could it be because you a haven't had a full...

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5yrs; Day 1932 – Standing back up

Hi Everyone, We found today's inspiration on facebook - Follies of God "Life is so frequently unbearable--you think you can't possibly go on. Life--the survival of life--is the getting up again and going on, and the means of doing this vary, but at the heart of all...

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5yrs; Day 1931 – This is Living with Brain Injury

Hi Everyone, I was going to begin writing this entry with an apology for the delay and for the structure; it’s going to bounce back and forth between the good, the bad and the ugly. The reason I’m not going to apologize is because THIS IS LIVING WITH BRAIN INJURY. The...

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5yrs; 3 months – Hello from Dallas, Texas

Hello from Dallas, Texas! Our first visit was August 31st through September 4th. The Cerebrum Health Center (formally called the Carrick Brain Center) specializes in customized Vision and Vestibular Therapy programs for TBI, Stroke and Nervous System disorders. After...

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5yrs; Day 1902 – GoBabyGo Cafe research theory

Hi Everyone, The GoBabyGo Cafe research study is based on the theory that immersion in a workplace environment will not only promote but advance neuroplasticity increasing the subjects ability to improve in all areas within physical, occupational, speech, cognitive...

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5yrs; Day 1899 – “you got this”

Hi Everyone, Today is Corey's 3rd Evaluation Day for the GoBabyGo Cafe research project. I was going to wait and post her results this evening but I cannot wait to share what I just witnessed! Part of the research data includes input from family and from the subject...

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5yrs; Day 1896 – our new best friend

Hi Everyone, Corey continues to surprise us. This has actually been a week of a few surprises. Wednesday's we visit Dr. A; she is a neuro-behavioral psychiatrist in Philadelphia. Corey fights me every single week! Her reactions are solely generated by anxiety of what...

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5yrs; Day 1894 – GoBabyGo neuroplasticity

Hi Everyone, The GoBabyGo Cafe is already proving the theory neuro-plasticity will advance given immersion in the workplace environment. The last two weeks have been subtle yet huge accomplishments for Corey. Devina has been focusing on Corey walking within the Cafe...

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5yrs; Day 1892 – dedicated to my mom

Today's post is dedicated to my mom. She passed away 10 years ago on December 6th and today would have been her 90th birthday. For those of you who didn't know her, she was a very special woman. Strong, Intelligent, Funny and Caring. There's a great poem entitled...

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