Thursday 6/28/12
I began my Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. by getting up to make myself peanutbutter and honey on toast alomg with my hot cocoa. At 8:00 I then went back to my bedroom to brush my teeth and to shave. At 8:15 I then began to do my stretching and leg weight exercises. At 9:30 I then went downstairs to ride the swin air dine for thirty minutes. At 9:50 I then continued to catch up on my blog. At 12:00 I then to a brake to eat my lunch and watch some news. Once I had finished eating, I then continuted with my blog for an hour before laying down to rest at 1:30. I was so tired I had slept until 3:45. I then went into the kitchen to talk with my parents. At 4:00 I then talked with a friend on the telephone for thirty minutes before doing my stretch's and weight exercises until 5:30. I then took an air flo reading. 500, 490, 490. I then ate dinner. I then turned in for the night.
Friday 6/29/12
I began my Friday morning at 8;00 a.m. by eating cereal and english muffin for breakfast. I then brushed my before starting the dishwasher. At 9:15 I then took the sheets off my bed to put clean ones on. I then brought the sheets downstairs to start a load of laundry. I then went back upstairs to take an air flo reading 500, 460, 460. At 10:00 I then hung the laundry to dry. I had then spoke briefly to my sister on the telephone, before staring another load of laundry. I then went to my bedroom to work on my blog. At 11:15 I then hung another load to dry. At 11:30 I then emptied the dishwasher. At 12:00 I then made myself a sandwhich to eat while watching the news. I then washed the dish's that were in the sink. At 12:30 I then began to stretch for thirty minutes. I then continued to catch up on my blog. I then lied down to rest until 3:30. I then did my leg exercises. At 4:30 my sister called. After taking a shower I then took an air flo reading; 510,500,500. I then ate dinner before calling it a day.
Saturday 6/30/12
I began my Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. by getting up to go out into the kitchen to drink my hot cocoa while my mother had made me french toast for breakfast. Once I had finished eating I then called my grandmother before making my bed. At 10:20 I then went downstairs to ride the swin air dine for thirty minutes. I then went to my bedroom to do my leg exercises and stretching until 12:45.I then took an air flo reading; 540, 470, 500. At 12:45 I then continued with my blog. At 1:00 I then helped my father put the air conditioner in my bedroom. My mother then made me a salad for lunch. Once I had some pie and icecream I then lied down to rest, and I slept until for two hours before getting up at 4:00 to take a shower. At 4:30 I then continued to catch up on my blog. I then ate dinner with my parents before continuing with my blog at 7:00. I did so until 8:20 before receiving a phone call from scott. We talked briefly. I then completed my blog. YES!!! I caught up!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
still trying rest up after my vacation
Wednesday 6/27/12
I began my Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. by stretching. I then went to the kitchen at 6:30 to eat my breakfast. I had muffins, cereal, and hot cocoa. At 7:00 I then brushed my teeth and shaved before continuing to do my stretching. After taking my shower I then took an air flo reading. 520, 460, 450. I then gathered my bags and my lunch and went by the door to wait for United to arrive. Upon my arrivel to WestSide for 11:00 I had P.T. with Dan. He first had me on the Nu Step. First Dan took my blood pressure reading 102 over 79. I then road for 20.06 went 1.17 miles. Dan then took my blood pressure again. 104 over 70. Dan then put the gate belt on me to go walking outside on the newly paved parking lot. At 11:30 we made our way back into the gym to leg exercises in the parallel bars. At 12:00 I had p.t. with Amanda. We had done some leg raises in the parallel bars and while sitting. At 12:30 I then went to the dining area to eat lunch. At 1:00 during support group Tod, Tina, and I talked about getting away from structure and going out for support group at a coffee shop. I arrived home at 3:30. I then had a cookie and some flavored water before taking my shower. At 4:30 I had soup and toast for dinner. I then found myself in bed at 6:00 p.m. Still trying to catch up on some much needed rest after my trip.
I began my Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. by stretching. I then went to the kitchen at 6:30 to eat my breakfast. I had muffins, cereal, and hot cocoa. At 7:00 I then brushed my teeth and shaved before continuing to do my stretching. After taking my shower I then took an air flo reading. 520, 460, 450. I then gathered my bags and my lunch and went by the door to wait for United to arrive. Upon my arrivel to WestSide for 11:00 I had P.T. with Dan. He first had me on the Nu Step. First Dan took my blood pressure reading 102 over 79. I then road for 20.06 went 1.17 miles. Dan then took my blood pressure again. 104 over 70. Dan then put the gate belt on me to go walking outside on the newly paved parking lot. At 11:30 we made our way back into the gym to leg exercises in the parallel bars. At 12:00 I had p.t. with Amanda. We had done some leg raises in the parallel bars and while sitting. At 12:30 I then went to the dining area to eat lunch. At 1:00 during support group Tod, Tina, and I talked about getting away from structure and going out for support group at a coffee shop. I arrived home at 3:30. I then had a cookie and some flavored water before taking my shower. At 4:30 I had soup and toast for dinner. I then found myself in bed at 6:00 p.m. Still trying to catch up on some much needed rest after my trip.
continuing my routine
Tuesday 6/26/12
I began my Tuesday morning at 4:30 a.m. by stretching. At 5:30 I then went to the kitchen to eat my breakfast. After taking my shower, I then gathered my things by the door at 7:00 to be ready when my ride arrived. I arrived at WestSide on time for my 9:00 a.m. appointment. which was Yoga group with Ed. Ed and Carol first had David, Mat, and I doing this relaxation exercise, where your say sa ta na ma. We then sat in a chair to do some stretching sitting down. We first did some trunk twists. We then did wall bends at the waist. We then ended the group with the half moon pose. During finding meaning group, we talked about gratitude. We also discussed cynicism, skepticism. We also talked about saying thanks or appreciate things. At 11:00 I then made my way to the kitchen to eat lunch. At 11:oo I showed sally the pictures from my trip before talking about nursing needs. At 12:00 I went back to the kitchen to finish eating my lunch. I then left to go home on United. I arrived home at 1:50. Once inside, I then emptied the dishwasher before going to my bedroom to continue catching up on my blog entries. At 5:00 I then sat down to eat dinner with my mother. I then continued to blog until 7:30. I then went to bed. At 8:30 a friend a met at blind camp in Tennessee called. we talked unt
until 9;00.
I began my Tuesday morning at 4:30 a.m. by stretching. At 5:30 I then went to the kitchen to eat my breakfast. After taking my shower, I then gathered my things by the door at 7:00 to be ready when my ride arrived. I arrived at WestSide on time for my 9:00 a.m. appointment. which was Yoga group with Ed. Ed and Carol first had David, Mat, and I doing this relaxation exercise, where your say sa ta na ma. We then sat in a chair to do some stretching sitting down. We first did some trunk twists. We then did wall bends at the waist. We then ended the group with the half moon pose. During finding meaning group, we talked about gratitude. We also discussed cynicism, skepticism. We also talked about saying thanks or appreciate things. At 11:00 I then made my way to the kitchen to eat lunch. At 11:oo I showed sally the pictures from my trip before talking about nursing needs. At 12:00 I went back to the kitchen to finish eating my lunch. I then left to go home on United. I arrived home at 1:50. Once inside, I then emptied the dishwasher before going to my bedroom to continue catching up on my blog entries. At 5:00 I then sat down to eat dinner with my mother. I then continued to blog until 7:30. I then went to bed. At 8:30 a friend a met at blind camp in Tennessee called. we talked unt
until 9;00.
Back in Maine
Saturday 6/23/12
I began my first day back in Maine by getting up at 9:00 a.m. Once I was up I had scrambled eggs and a muffin for breakfast. Once I had finished eating I had taken a shower thus getting ready for my day ahead. At 10:30 I had talked to a friend on the phone telling them all about my vacation. At 11:30 I then had three bean salad and a piece of pizza for lunch. I then brushed my teeth before going back to bed at 12:00. I was still so tired I had slept until 3:00. Once I was rested, I then called Scott and Debbie to let them know I had made it back to Maine O.K. I then went for a ride with dad At 4:05 we had stopped to get lobster rolls for dinner. Being back in maine and down bown to coast what else are you going to get during the summer. Once we returned back to my sisters I had spoke to a friend for ten minutes before laying down at 4:50. I had slept until 4:50 before getting up to have a cup of chai. For some odd reason I was cold. I then put my night clothing on before sitting down to talk with my parents. At 7:50 we then ate dinner.
Sunday 6/24/12
I began my Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. to eat sausage, scrambled eggs, and muffins for breakfast.
Once I had finished eating, I then took my shower thus getting ready for my day ahead. At 9:15 I wwent back to bed. Still trying to catch up on much needed rest I slept until 12:15 before getting up to eat pizza for lunch. At 1:05 I then brushed my teeth at 1:10 before going back to bed. I then fell asleep once again. This time I did not wake up until 4:15. Once I was up I watched T.V. for a bit before talking to a friend on the telephone. At 6:30 I then ate clam chowder for dinner with my parents along with a side order of shrimp. MMM Maine seafood, I just love it. I then talked with a friend for an hour, before going to bed at 8:00.
Monday 6/25/12
I began my Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. by going downstairs to eat breakfast. My mother had made scrambled eggs and toasted muffins once again. Once I had finished eating, I then took my shower before gathering my things to load into the car. At 11:15 I then had left to go home with my mother. My father had stayed one more night. At 12:30 we had stopped in Auburn to pick up a milk shake. We then arrived home at 1:50. We immediatly began to unpack the car. At 2:00 I began to unpack my suitcase, thus putting my things away from my trip. At 3:15 I had emptied the last of my clothing in my suitcase. At 3:30 I then gave my grandmother a call, to let her know how my trip went. I then took a shower before dinner. I had eaten my dinner at 4:30, I then brushed my teeth and soon found myself in bed for the night at 5:15. I was exhausted!
I began my first day back in Maine by getting up at 9:00 a.m. Once I was up I had scrambled eggs and a muffin for breakfast. Once I had finished eating I had taken a shower thus getting ready for my day ahead. At 10:30 I had talked to a friend on the phone telling them all about my vacation. At 11:30 I then had three bean salad and a piece of pizza for lunch. I then brushed my teeth before going back to bed at 12:00. I was still so tired I had slept until 3:00. Once I was rested, I then called Scott and Debbie to let them know I had made it back to Maine O.K. I then went for a ride with dad At 4:05 we had stopped to get lobster rolls for dinner. Being back in maine and down bown to coast what else are you going to get during the summer. Once we returned back to my sisters I had spoke to a friend for ten minutes before laying down at 4:50. I had slept until 4:50 before getting up to have a cup of chai. For some odd reason I was cold. I then put my night clothing on before sitting down to talk with my parents. At 7:50 we then ate dinner.
Sunday 6/24/12
I began my Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. to eat sausage, scrambled eggs, and muffins for breakfast.
Once I had finished eating, I then took my shower thus getting ready for my day ahead. At 9:15 I wwent back to bed. Still trying to catch up on much needed rest I slept until 12:15 before getting up to eat pizza for lunch. At 1:05 I then brushed my teeth at 1:10 before going back to bed. I then fell asleep once again. This time I did not wake up until 4:15. Once I was up I watched T.V. for a bit before talking to a friend on the telephone. At 6:30 I then ate clam chowder for dinner with my parents along with a side order of shrimp. MMM Maine seafood, I just love it. I then talked with a friend for an hour, before going to bed at 8:00.
Monday 6/25/12
I began my Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. by going downstairs to eat breakfast. My mother had made scrambled eggs and toasted muffins once again. Once I had finished eating, I then took my shower before gathering my things to load into the car. At 11:15 I then had left to go home with my mother. My father had stayed one more night. At 12:30 we had stopped in Auburn to pick up a milk shake. We then arrived home at 1:50. We immediatly began to unpack the car. At 2:00 I began to unpack my suitcase, thus putting my things away from my trip. At 3:15 I had emptied the last of my clothing in my suitcase. At 3:30 I then gave my grandmother a call, to let her know how my trip went. I then took a shower before dinner. I had eaten my dinner at 4:30, I then brushed my teeth and soon found myself in bed for the night at 5:15. I was exhausted!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
My week with Scott and Debbie
Monday 6/18/12
I began my Monday morning, the day after arriving back to Scott and Debbie's from blind camp at 9:30 a.m. I would have woke up earlier, but after a full week of activity, my body was craving some down time. Once I was up Debbie had made me some waffles with strawberry sauce for breakfast. Once I had finished eating, I then sat down with Scott to look over brochures trying to decide what to do for the afternoon. At 1:00 I then lied down to rest. I had slept until 4:30 before getting up to talk with Scott while waiting for Debbie to arrive home. Debbie then packed us a lunch to go have a picnic at the Great Smoky Mountain Natioal Park, at Big Creek in North Carolina. Along the way we stopped to visit center and scenic turn off along the way. Once we arrived at the park, we enjoyed a nive quiet picnic. Once we had finished eating we picked up and made our way back home. We arrived back to Scott and Debbie's at 8:50. I then took my shower, thus sitting down with Scott and Debbie before making my way to bed at 9:45.
Tuesday 6/19/12
I began my Tuesday morning by putting my clean laundry away which Scott had folded for me. I then went out into the kitchen to eat a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. Once I had finished eating I then brushed my teeth, before leaving with Scott on his motorcycle to a friends place where we had gone canoing. Along the ride, Scott had made the comment, "Are you still awake Troy?" I chuckled and responded, "Yes." We soon arrived at Scott's friends Larry's place, Where we canoed from 11:00-12:00 while his Scott's friend followed close by in a kayak. At 12:15 we then left Larry's house. Along the way home, we stopped stopped to vist the Bush Beans Museum. While there we took a tour of the museum and had some lunch. And what did we have you may ask? Beans of course, and for dessert we had pecan pie made out of Bush's own baked beans. At 2:00 we left the museum. We arrived back at Scott's house at 2:45. I then had to lay down to rest. I had slept until 5:30 before getting up. Debbie then made humus, tomato, and lettuce wraps for dinner. Once I had finished eating, I then took my shower. At 8:00 I then went on line with Debbie, before eventually going to bed at 9:30.
Wednesday 6/20/12
I began my Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. by going into the kitchen with Debbie while she made breakfast. Scott was on the computer working on the slide show of pictures he was making up for me to take home of my time with them. Debbie had given me my laundry to put away into my suitcase before sitting down to eat breakfast. I am ever so greatful for Debbie and Scott doing my laundry while I was there. At 9:30 we then sat down to eat breakfast. At 10:10;10, once I had finished eating, I then took my shower getting ready for my day ahead. At 11:30 I left with Scott and Debbie for Perrot Mountain. While there we saw all different kinds of perrots. I had held them on my fingers, had them sitting on my shoulders, and watched them as they hung upsidedown. At 2:30 I then bought a perrot ice to drink. At 3:40 Scott, Debbie and I left for Gatlenburg. Upon our arrivel at 4:30 we watched a movie in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park Theatre. At 5:00 we then went to Los Ranchio for dinner. At 6:30 we then stopped at Ken Wenkins art gallery. At 7:00 we stopped by the Hard Rock Cafe. I just had to get a t-shirt. At 7:10 we left to go back to Scott and Debbie's house. At 7:20 we stopped at Sazats and gift city to buy a Tennessee t-shirt. Our last stop was to visit the Titanic musuem. At 8:30 we then left to go back to Scott and Debbie's. We arrived home at 9:20. Once I was inside the house, I went straight to bed.
Thursday 6/21/12
I began my Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. by gettting up to eat breakfast. Scott was on the compter working on my pictures. Once I was up, Scott had made me a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. Once I had finished eating, Scott then showed a list of things we could do for the day. At 11:00 Scott called Debbie to check with her on the plans. At 11:15 Scott then called Hot Springs Resort and Spa to make reservations. I then went through pictures with Scott. At 1:00 I lied down and I slept until 2:45. Once O was up, I got myself ready to go to Hot Springs Resort. Along the way there we had to reroute do to construction. Once we had arrived we sat in a hot tub. Once we had finshed relaxing, we left for home. Along the way we stopped to get something to eat, before arriving home. Once we had finished eating, I stayed up to talk with Debbie until 11:00. I then went to bed.
Friday 6/22/12
I began my Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. by getting up to talk with Debbie and Scott while Debbie made breakfast along with a fruit smoothy. At 11:00 I then took a shower before packing up my suitcase. At 12:00 I then watched the video scott had made for me of my vacation in Tennesseee. At 12:30 I left for the airport with Scott and Debbie. We arrived at the airport at 1:30. Once I had checked in my bags and myself, Scott and Debbie then checked themselves in so that they could wait with me to board my plane. While waiting Scott and Debbie asked me questions about my trip. Camp Jeoprody. At 3:30 I boarded my plane. I arrived in Atlanta at 4:30. Once in Atlanta my gate changed three times. I finally boarded at 67:00. I arrived in Portland at 10:00 p.m. My sister was there waiting for me. Once we had gathered my luggage we left to go to her place in Scarborough. We arrived home at 10:15. Mom was there waiting for us. I had a bowl of cereal berore going to bed at 11;00.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
My week at blind camp Indian Creek
6/8/12
I began my Friday morning at my sisters at 3:30 a.m. by taking my shower. Once I was ready, I then had a bowl of hot cereal. Once I had finished eating, I then brushed my teeth before going to the airport. 4:30 my sister took my to catch my flight. We arrived at the airport at 5:00 a.m. Once I was cheched in and in a wheel chair, I said good-bye to my sister I was then brought to my gate. At 6:21 I then boarded my plain. Once we were in the air I took a brief rest before landing in Detroit. I then was taken by wheelchair to my gate. I soon found my self landing in Knoxville Tennessee. Scott was there waiting at the gate for me to take me to his house, Along the way we stopped off at a place called knife works to look at all kinds of different knives. At 2:20 we then stopped at a hardware store before continueing our journey to scotts and Debbies. We arrived at Scotts and Debbies at 4:00 P.M. I then sat down with Scott to chat while munching on Pretzels. At 5:00 Debbie arrived home. We soon then called it a day.
Saturday 6/9/12
I began my Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. by taking my shower and getting ready to go to church. Scott made me some oatmeal while I was getting ready. At 8:30 I sat down to eat breakfast. I then went into brush my teeth before leaving for church with Scott and Debbie. Once church was done, we left for Scott and Debbie's. We arrived home at 1:15. At 2:30 I lied down to rest and I slept until 5:00. I then got up to stretch for an hour. Once Scott and Debbie were home we sat down to eat diner. Tonight we had vege burgers along with some chips and a peach. We then listened to Loui Gigleo a motivational speaker before going to bed.
Sunday 6/10/12
I began my Sunday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to take my shower. I then packed up to go to blind camp with scott and Debbie. Once I was organized I then went to the kitchen to eat breakfast with Scott and Debbie. Once we had finished eating Scotts stepfather brought us to where we were to catch the bus to go to camp. At 10:00 we made a stop to pick up more blind campers. We then continued on our way until 11:00 when we made yet another stop. We then traveled for two more more hours before making a stop at McDonalds for lunch. At 2:20 we were back on the road. We finally arrived at camp a 4:20. Upon our arrivel we checked in, thus getting our cabins assigned to us. Once we found out where we would be sleeping, We then got our bathing suits on so that we could head to the pool to take a swim test. We had to tred water for a minute, and swim three laps. I passed with flying colors. I was then given a green wrist band to indicate I was capable of swimming anywhere in the pool. We then had to hand in our medication to the Nursing staff. this made it much easier so as to be sure not to forget to take our medication. We then sat with our cabins to eat dinner. After a word of prayer we then enjoyed corn bread and chilly. We then had tangerens and pinapple for dessert. At 7:00 we then went to the Chapel for music and relaxation with other campers, before going to bed.
Monday 6/11/12
I began my Monday morning at camp at 7:00 a.m. by taking my shower and getting ready for a 7:30 roll call. every each cabin had to line up out front to report all present and accounted for sir or mam depending on your gender to the boys and girls director. We then did the flag raising. Once that was completed we then lined up for breakfast in the dining area. This morning for breakfast they served up pancakes, sausage, and fruit. At 9:40 we then reported to the chapel for worship. I then went horseback riding. This actually turned out to be my favorite activity. I caught on quick too. At 11:40 I then went to the art room for my second activity with Debbbie until until 12:30. We then all went outside for roll call before lunch. At 12:30 we then went inside the cafeteria to eat broccoli alfrado for lunch. We then had grapes and cookie. Scott sat next to me at lunch today. At 2:00 we had a break. At this time we all went to our cabins to rest. At 3:00 we then went to the chapel for entertainment. Alan Justis did a great immitation of Johny Cash. Due to rain the afternoon activities were canceled. At 6:00 we then went to the cafeteria for corn beef subs for dinner. While eating today I had met another blind camper named Linda who is a rehab instructor for people with visual impairments. Once we had finished eating I went back to our cabins to get changed to go to the pool. I swam with others for an hour. At 7:45 We changed and went to camp fire to sing and share. I was then back to my cabin. I then took a shower and I was in bed by 9:30.
Tuesday 6/12/12
I began my Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m. I got up showered shaved to get ready to be outside for 7:30 line call. At 8:00 I then went to the dinning area for breakfast. This morning we had a breakfast barito. This morning I sat With Linda and Delfina. Once I had finished eating I then went to the Nature Center. Wile there I saw a Corn Snake, Turtle, Bearded Dragon which is type of lizard. At 11:00 I then went for a ride on the ski boat, with other blind campers, while one blind camper water skied. At 12:30 we then had roll call before going into lunch at 12:50. Today we were served Macaroni-N-Cheese, gravy on spam, tossed salad, and a brownie. Once we had finished eating we then went back to our cabins for rest period. I had slept from 2:00-3:00 before getting up to go horseback riding. At 4:00 Scott picked me up to take me to crafts on the golf cart. At 5:15 we all lined up for line call before going to dinner. This evening we had grilled cheese and soup. Once we had finished eating who ever wanted to went outside to play beeper kick ball until 8:00. We then went to camp fire. for and watch or listen to a play put on by the staff. At 9:00 we were back to our cabins. I then took a shower and I was in bed at 10:00.
Wednesday 6/13/12 "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM"
I began my Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. by taking my shower getting ready to line up for roll call. Once roll call was taken we then went in for breakfast at 8:00. This morning we had hash browns, egg mcmuffin, cantalope and a bowl of granola. While eating Cathy one of the nurses came by to give me my medication. At 9:30 I then went back to my cabin to put sunscreen on before going to the chapel for worship. At 11:00 I then went horseback riding until 12:15. I had my horse trotting today at a good clip. At 12:30 we then lined up for line call. For lunch today we were serced Turkey, gravy, vegetables, and crisp. At 1:30 we then had rest brake until 2:30. I then went to try archery. Once back at our cabin I was given a verse from the bible to recite during line call. Romans 4- 20/21. He stagard not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith giving glory to God.
And being fully pursuaded, that what he had promised he was able also to perform. At 4:20 I went for a boat ride unitl 5:20. We then had line call. Tonight for dinner we had corn chips, lettuce, beans, and tomato.At 6:30 I then went swiming at the pool. At 7:30 we then had camp worship and song. At 9:00 we then stopped to get our meds from the nurses on our way to bed.
Thursday 6/14/12
I began my Thursday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to take my shower thus getting ready for my day ahead. Once we had line call and the flag raising we the went in to eat breakfast. This morning they served grits, waffels, sausage, and fruit. After morning worship I then went to horseback riding. At 11:15. I then rode around in the gulf cart with bob. At 11:35 Bob dropped me off to sit by cathy the nurse in the shade by the pool. At 11:50 Scott picked me up to bring me back to my cabin so that I could cool off in the air conditioned room. I then took a shower before going out for line call. At 12:45 we then went into the dinning area to eat lunch. We had boritos, I sat with Linda. Delfina, and Mike. Once we finished eating we had our afternoon break from 2:00 until 3:00. I then went for a boat ride with Linda while pulling Delfina on a tube. At 4:00 I then went to ceremics. to paint a bowl with Delfina. At 5:30 we then went to dinner. Tonight we had burgers and corn on the cob, chips, and a cookie. The dinner croued is getting biger because I ate with Delfina, Mike, Linda, Debbie, Debbie got my meal for me tonight.After dinner we had a talent show then camp worship. I was then in bed at 9:30.
Friday 6/15/12
I began my Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to take my shower. first one in the cabin. The other campers were all still in bed. After my shower I went out to sit on the porch with others who were up waiting for line call. After line call at 7:30 we then went in to eat breakfast. This morning we had bisquets with gravy and hash browns. Once we had finished eating we then went to the fireball for morning worship. At 10:00 I then went to crafts to paint a butterfly in ceremics with Delthina and Debbie. Debbie and Scott then took Delthina and I to the horses. Today I rode Princes, I was the only camper there they let ride without a guide today. At 12:20 walked back to the cabin with Delthina and Debbie. I then went to the dinning area to eat Pizza, salad, and watermelon for lunch. After doing so We had rest period. Today was my cabins turn to go to the store during rest period. At 2:30 during crafts I finished painting a t-shirt. I then went down by the lake to go for a boat ride. At 5:15 I was back on land for line call at 5:30. At 6;00 we went to the big dinning area for dinner to celebrate the opening of the Sabath. We had odderves, Raviolli, vegetable sandwhich, blueberry bread with berry's on it. We also were served cheese and crackers. At 7:30 we were back to our room.
Saturday 6/16/12
I began my Saturday mornnig at 6:00 a.m. by showering and getting myself ready for the Sabbath celebration here at blind camp. I then went to eat breakfast. I sat with Linda, Debbie, and Scott. I had a bagel, granola cereal, and some yogurt, chocolate chip muffin, and watermellon. At 10:45 we all went to Sabbath school, which consisted music in the chapel. At 11:30 we had a break for fifteen minutes. At 12:45back to the room then to lunch at 1:00. Today we had Manacotti and mixed vegetables. Scott then fixed me a salad to go with my meal. At 1:30 it was rest period. until 3:00. We then went out to talk, sit on bench's. At 4:00 the christian talent show was held. At 6:00 we then went to the dinning area to eat dinner. Beans and hotdogs and B B Q chips. At 7:00 we then went to the lake to witness five live baptisms. At 7:00 to the fire bowl for music and camp fire until 11:00. we then went back to our rooms to go to bed.
Sunday 6/17/12
I began my Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. by taking a shower then packing up to leave. At 8:00 I then went to eat breakfast. Today we had waffles with hash browns and granola. I then said my good-byes to Linda, Delfina, and Mike who will be going on to blind bikers camp week. At 9:30 I then loaded the bus. We road the bus until 3:15 to the hotel in Morris town. Jim O' Lerry took us home. At 4:00 we stopped to eat at the New China Chinesa restaraunt. 5:45 we left to go home. We then dropped Jim off at the church to pick up his car, then David off at his place. We finally arrived home at 6:15. I then called mom and dad and barb so as to wish dad a happy fathers day. I then sat to listen to music with Scott until 8:00 I then took a shower, 8:30 to bed.
I began my Friday morning at my sisters at 3:30 a.m. by taking my shower. Once I was ready, I then had a bowl of hot cereal. Once I had finished eating, I then brushed my teeth before going to the airport. 4:30 my sister took my to catch my flight. We arrived at the airport at 5:00 a.m. Once I was cheched in and in a wheel chair, I said good-bye to my sister I was then brought to my gate. At 6:21 I then boarded my plain. Once we were in the air I took a brief rest before landing in Detroit. I then was taken by wheelchair to my gate. I soon found my self landing in Knoxville Tennessee. Scott was there waiting at the gate for me to take me to his house, Along the way we stopped off at a place called knife works to look at all kinds of different knives. At 2:20 we then stopped at a hardware store before continueing our journey to scotts and Debbies. We arrived at Scotts and Debbies at 4:00 P.M. I then sat down with Scott to chat while munching on Pretzels. At 5:00 Debbie arrived home. We soon then called it a day.
Saturday 6/9/12
I began my Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. by taking my shower and getting ready to go to church. Scott made me some oatmeal while I was getting ready. At 8:30 I sat down to eat breakfast. I then went into brush my teeth before leaving for church with Scott and Debbie. Once church was done, we left for Scott and Debbie's. We arrived home at 1:15. At 2:30 I lied down to rest and I slept until 5:00. I then got up to stretch for an hour. Once Scott and Debbie were home we sat down to eat diner. Tonight we had vege burgers along with some chips and a peach. We then listened to Loui Gigleo a motivational speaker before going to bed.
Sunday 6/10/12
I began my Sunday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to take my shower. I then packed up to go to blind camp with scott and Debbie. Once I was organized I then went to the kitchen to eat breakfast with Scott and Debbie. Once we had finished eating Scotts stepfather brought us to where we were to catch the bus to go to camp. At 10:00 we made a stop to pick up more blind campers. We then continued on our way until 11:00 when we made yet another stop. We then traveled for two more more hours before making a stop at McDonalds for lunch. At 2:20 we were back on the road. We finally arrived at camp a 4:20. Upon our arrivel we checked in, thus getting our cabins assigned to us. Once we found out where we would be sleeping, We then got our bathing suits on so that we could head to the pool to take a swim test. We had to tred water for a minute, and swim three laps. I passed with flying colors. I was then given a green wrist band to indicate I was capable of swimming anywhere in the pool. We then had to hand in our medication to the Nursing staff. this made it much easier so as to be sure not to forget to take our medication. We then sat with our cabins to eat dinner. After a word of prayer we then enjoyed corn bread and chilly. We then had tangerens and pinapple for dessert. At 7:00 we then went to the Chapel for music and relaxation with other campers, before going to bed.
Monday 6/11/12
I began my Monday morning at camp at 7:00 a.m. by taking my shower and getting ready for a 7:30 roll call. every each cabin had to line up out front to report all present and accounted for sir or mam depending on your gender to the boys and girls director. We then did the flag raising. Once that was completed we then lined up for breakfast in the dining area. This morning for breakfast they served up pancakes, sausage, and fruit. At 9:40 we then reported to the chapel for worship. I then went horseback riding. This actually turned out to be my favorite activity. I caught on quick too. At 11:40 I then went to the art room for my second activity with Debbbie until until 12:30. We then all went outside for roll call before lunch. At 12:30 we then went inside the cafeteria to eat broccoli alfrado for lunch. We then had grapes and cookie. Scott sat next to me at lunch today. At 2:00 we had a break. At this time we all went to our cabins to rest. At 3:00 we then went to the chapel for entertainment. Alan Justis did a great immitation of Johny Cash. Due to rain the afternoon activities were canceled. At 6:00 we then went to the cafeteria for corn beef subs for dinner. While eating today I had met another blind camper named Linda who is a rehab instructor for people with visual impairments. Once we had finished eating I went back to our cabins to get changed to go to the pool. I swam with others for an hour. At 7:45 We changed and went to camp fire to sing and share. I was then back to my cabin. I then took a shower and I was in bed by 9:30.
Tuesday 6/12/12
I began my Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m. I got up showered shaved to get ready to be outside for 7:30 line call. At 8:00 I then went to the dinning area for breakfast. This morning we had a breakfast barito. This morning I sat With Linda and Delfina. Once I had finished eating I then went to the Nature Center. Wile there I saw a Corn Snake, Turtle, Bearded Dragon which is type of lizard. At 11:00 I then went for a ride on the ski boat, with other blind campers, while one blind camper water skied. At 12:30 we then had roll call before going into lunch at 12:50. Today we were served Macaroni-N-Cheese, gravy on spam, tossed salad, and a brownie. Once we had finished eating we then went back to our cabins for rest period. I had slept from 2:00-3:00 before getting up to go horseback riding. At 4:00 Scott picked me up to take me to crafts on the golf cart. At 5:15 we all lined up for line call before going to dinner. This evening we had grilled cheese and soup. Once we had finished eating who ever wanted to went outside to play beeper kick ball until 8:00. We then went to camp fire. for and watch or listen to a play put on by the staff. At 9:00 we were back to our cabins. I then took a shower and I was in bed at 10:00.
Wednesday 6/13/12 "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM"
I began my Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. by taking my shower getting ready to line up for roll call. Once roll call was taken we then went in for breakfast at 8:00. This morning we had hash browns, egg mcmuffin, cantalope and a bowl of granola. While eating Cathy one of the nurses came by to give me my medication. At 9:30 I then went back to my cabin to put sunscreen on before going to the chapel for worship. At 11:00 I then went horseback riding until 12:15. I had my horse trotting today at a good clip. At 12:30 we then lined up for line call. For lunch today we were serced Turkey, gravy, vegetables, and crisp. At 1:30 we then had rest brake until 2:30. I then went to try archery. Once back at our cabin I was given a verse from the bible to recite during line call. Romans 4- 20/21. He stagard not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith giving glory to God.
And being fully pursuaded, that what he had promised he was able also to perform. At 4:20 I went for a boat ride unitl 5:20. We then had line call. Tonight for dinner we had corn chips, lettuce, beans, and tomato.At 6:30 I then went swiming at the pool. At 7:30 we then had camp worship and song. At 9:00 we then stopped to get our meds from the nurses on our way to bed.
Thursday 6/14/12
I began my Thursday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to take my shower thus getting ready for my day ahead. Once we had line call and the flag raising we the went in to eat breakfast. This morning they served grits, waffels, sausage, and fruit. After morning worship I then went to horseback riding. At 11:15. I then rode around in the gulf cart with bob. At 11:35 Bob dropped me off to sit by cathy the nurse in the shade by the pool. At 11:50 Scott picked me up to bring me back to my cabin so that I could cool off in the air conditioned room. I then took a shower before going out for line call. At 12:45 we then went into the dinning area to eat lunch. We had boritos, I sat with Linda. Delfina, and Mike. Once we finished eating we had our afternoon break from 2:00 until 3:00. I then went for a boat ride with Linda while pulling Delfina on a tube. At 4:00 I then went to ceremics. to paint a bowl with Delfina. At 5:30 we then went to dinner. Tonight we had burgers and corn on the cob, chips, and a cookie. The dinner croued is getting biger because I ate with Delfina, Mike, Linda, Debbie, Debbie got my meal for me tonight.After dinner we had a talent show then camp worship. I was then in bed at 9:30.
Friday 6/15/12
I began my Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to take my shower. first one in the cabin. The other campers were all still in bed. After my shower I went out to sit on the porch with others who were up waiting for line call. After line call at 7:30 we then went in to eat breakfast. This morning we had bisquets with gravy and hash browns. Once we had finished eating we then went to the fireball for morning worship. At 10:00 I then went to crafts to paint a butterfly in ceremics with Delthina and Debbie. Debbie and Scott then took Delthina and I to the horses. Today I rode Princes, I was the only camper there they let ride without a guide today. At 12:20 walked back to the cabin with Delthina and Debbie. I then went to the dinning area to eat Pizza, salad, and watermelon for lunch. After doing so We had rest period. Today was my cabins turn to go to the store during rest period. At 2:30 during crafts I finished painting a t-shirt. I then went down by the lake to go for a boat ride. At 5:15 I was back on land for line call at 5:30. At 6;00 we went to the big dinning area for dinner to celebrate the opening of the Sabath. We had odderves, Raviolli, vegetable sandwhich, blueberry bread with berry's on it. We also were served cheese and crackers. At 7:30 we were back to our room.
Saturday 6/16/12
I began my Saturday mornnig at 6:00 a.m. by showering and getting myself ready for the Sabbath celebration here at blind camp. I then went to eat breakfast. I sat with Linda, Debbie, and Scott. I had a bagel, granola cereal, and some yogurt, chocolate chip muffin, and watermellon. At 10:45 we all went to Sabbath school, which consisted music in the chapel. At 11:30 we had a break for fifteen minutes. At 12:45back to the room then to lunch at 1:00. Today we had Manacotti and mixed vegetables. Scott then fixed me a salad to go with my meal. At 1:30 it was rest period. until 3:00. We then went out to talk, sit on bench's. At 4:00 the christian talent show was held. At 6:00 we then went to the dinning area to eat dinner. Beans and hotdogs and B B Q chips. At 7:00 we then went to the lake to witness five live baptisms. At 7:00 to the fire bowl for music and camp fire until 11:00. we then went back to our rooms to go to bed.
Sunday 6/17/12
I began my Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. by taking a shower then packing up to leave. At 8:00 I then went to eat breakfast. Today we had waffles with hash browns and granola. I then said my good-byes to Linda, Delfina, and Mike who will be going on to blind bikers camp week. At 9:30 I then loaded the bus. We road the bus until 3:15 to the hotel in Morris town. Jim O' Lerry took us home. At 4:00 we stopped to eat at the New China Chinesa restaraunt. 5:45 we left to go home. We then dropped Jim off at the church to pick up his car, then David off at his place. We finally arrived home at 6:15. I then called mom and dad and barb so as to wish dad a happy fathers day. I then sat to listen to music with Scott until 8:00 I then took a shower, 8:30 to bed.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Leaving for Tennessee
I began my Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. by going out into the kitchen to eat a toasted peanutbutter and bananna sandwhich for breakfast. I then went back to my bedroom to brush my teeth and take an air flo reading:510, 600, 460. Once I had done so I then pulled out my stretching exercises and did just that. At 9:45 I then wrapped up on my packing, thus closing the suitcase. at 10:30 I then made my bed with clean sheets. At 11:00 I then took my shower getting ready to go to portland to spend the night at my sisters. She will be bringing me to the airport tomorrow morning bright and early to catch my flight out to Tennessee!!!! I will let you all know how my trip went once I return in two weeks. Hang tight everyone! I will be back blogging as soon as I return. SO LONG!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
A nick name for me
I began my Wednesday morning at 6:00 a.m. by getting up to do my stretching exercises. Once I had done so I then did my weight exercises both arm and leg. Once I had finished with my weight routine, I then went to the kitchen to eat fruit ceareal and a carrot muffin for breakfast along with a cup of hot cocoa. Once I had finished eating my breakfast, I then brushed my teeth before riding the swin air dine for thirty minutes. At 7:45 I then went back to my bedroom to get ready for my day ahead. Once I had taken my shower, I then cleaned my bathroom before bringing my things to the door. I then waited for United to arrive. I arrived at WestSide for my 11:00 a.m. P.T. appointment with John who was filling in for Dan. During the session John first took my blood pressure, 118 over76. I then rode the Nu Step for ten minutes. In that time I burned 49 calories and went .61 miles. After a brief rest I then took a second attempt at riding the Nu Step. This time I went ten minutes, .56 miles, burning 46 calories. John then took my blood pressure again. this time it was 118 over 65. Once I had finished with the Nu Step, John strapped the gate belt around my waist and we took off walking around the bottum level at WestSide. I managed to walk ten laps before the end of the session. I then took a brief rest to catch my breath before going to the kitchen to eat my lunch. Once I had finished eating, I then went upstairs to the conference room fro suuport group at 1:00. During support Todd, Dee Dee, Tina, and I disucussed week 19 "Feeling Good About Yourself" with Nancy and Ashly. Some of the questions that were up for discussion were. What has your injury cost you? What activities do you do that make you happy? During todays group we were given nicknames. Tod: Mr. Positive, Tina: Cheer Leader, Dee Dee: Climber, Denise: On the move, and I was "The Role Model." After support United took Tina and I home. I arrived home at 3:20. Once I was inside I went to my bedroom to beging stretching, while drinking a smoothy. At 3:50 I then proceded to do my weight exercises. At 4:10 I then wrote down addresses I want to take on my trip to tennessee so as to send post cards too, If time allows. I took my shower getting comfortable for the night. At 5:05 I took an air flo reading: 460, 460, 510. At 5:15 I then went to the kitchen to eat dinner. Once I had finished eating, I then went to my bedroom to blog. Before ending the blog I took one more air flo reading. 410, 470, 480.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Filling out a medical card with the nurse at WestSide to stick in my wallet for my trip.
I began my Tuesday morning at 5:00 a.m. by getting up to do my weight and stretching exercises. Once I had finished with my monrning workout, I then made my way into the kitchen to eat breakfast. Once I had finished eating, I then continued to get ready to go to my daily theropy sessions at WestSide. United arrived this morning at 7:30 a.m. From there we had to go pick up another client along the way. Once we had arrived at Westside, I went into the building signing in as usual. Then David, Donald, and I then went into Yoga group with Carol and Tracy. We first did some deep breathing then a snap as it was refurred to, or a quick snort through the nose. We then went on to do strengthening exercises. Torso twist, yoga pose, At 10:00 I then meet with Jennifer for finding meaning group. No other group members showed up, So I spent the hour talking to Jennifer about my Trip to Tennessee I will going on. How my mood has been and ideas for the group. At 11:00 during my break to wait for Mellisa to find a case manager for me to talk with about some paper work I had received in the mail. I then met with Christine. After doing so I then meet with Sally the nurse. We talked about my up coming trip. she then filled out a medical card for me with my primary doctor, and neourologist. It is a card with West Side information on it with space to put other medical needs necisary. I then stuck it in my wallet. At 12:00 I then went to the dining area to eat my lunch before going home. At 12:30 Larry took Andy and I home. I first had to go to canton where Andy lived. I arrived home at 2:15. Upon my arrivel home, I rode the swin air dine for thirty minutes. I then went to the kitchen to wash my lunch dish's. At 3:00 I then went to my bedroom to begin my exercise routine of weights and stretching. At 3:40 I then called my grandmother. We spoke briefly. I then finished with my stretching before sitting down to blog.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Having a breathing test at F.M.H.
I began my monday morning at 5:00 a.m. by stretching. Once I had done so, I then did my weight exercises before taking an air flo reading: 470, 480, 460. I then watched the news briefly before leaving to go to Franklin Memorial Hospital here in Farmington to have a test done to check my lungs, so as to try to figure out why I am having problems with my breathing. From there United took me to WestSide. I arrived at WestSide at 9:00 a.m. two hours earlier then I was suppose to be there. Not being able to eat any breakfast, I had gone downstairs in the kitchens to see what I could find. Luckily they had an outing last week, so there were left overs in the refrigerators. I had some chicken palm. Once Daniel found out that I had arrived early she had put in some sessions and groups to fill my time. My first session was an O.T. session with Nancy. Together we worked on Ipad information. How to make my ipad voice avtivated, I am excited to get it working. I then was put in a relaxation group with Ed and Jen. While in there Ethen, Carl, Steve and I sat comfortably listening to watter trickle. At 11:00 During my P.T. session with Dan, he first took my blood pressure.104 over 76. I then rode the New Step for twenty minutes, burned 89 calories, and went 1.14 miles. my blood pressure then was 110 over 72. Dan then strapped the gate belt around my waist and had me walking around the lower level at WestSide. Dan held on to me for dear life as I walked at my fastest pace ever. In 5:15 I went 1600 feet averaging 35 seconds per lap. Dan then had me in the parallel bars doing leg raises. At 12:00 I then went to the kitchen to eat my lunch. At 12:30 I then met with Deb. We went over the information for my trip to Tennessee. I arrived home at 2:20. My father then took me to the shop to give me a haircut. I arrived home at 3:00. I then went to my bedroom to stretch. I then took an air flo reading: 700, 520, 500. At 3:05 I continued to pack for my trip. Trying on shirts and shorts my parents had bought for me today while in Waterville. At 4:20 I then took an air flo reading: 640, 450, 500. I then continued to pack until 5:45. I then had a bowl of corn chowder for dinner. Once I had finished eating I then took my shower before sitting down to blog.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Packing to go to Tennessee
I began my Sunday morning at 7;00 a.m. by stretching and doing my arm and leg weight exercises. At 8;00 I then took an air flo reading: 450, 450, 450. I then went to the kitchen to drink my cooa and eat some fruit. I then had an egg sandwhich for breakfast. I then went back to my bedroom at 9:00 to get ready to go to church. Once I had taken my shower and brushed my perly whites, my mother and I then left to go to church at 10:00. Upon our arrivel we had talked to father Tom Laquin briefly before mass. During mass today they had all the seniors in there caps and gown since it being graduation day at Mt. Blue High School. Funny thing, there was only one graduating senior. After mass, my mother and I went to visit my grandmother. We arrived home at 12:10. I then began to pack to go on my trip to the blind camp in Tennessee, "Indian Creek." I continued packing from 12:10 until until 2:50. I then could not stay awake any longer, I had to lay down. I had slept until 5:00 before getting up to do my stretching and weight exercises. At 5:40 I then took an air flo reading; 460, 490, 450. After taking my shower, I then took a shower before eating dinner. My mother had made a Lazy Day Stew along with a strawberry pie for dessert. At 6:15 I then went to my bedroom to blog. Before posting my blog I took an air flo reading. 450, 440, 470.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Happy Birthyday Stacie
I began my Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. by doing my stretching routine. I then went to the kitchen at 9:00 to drink my cocoa and eat a pistachio muffin for breakfast. Along with a glass of orange juice. At 9:30 I then went back to my bedroom to brush my teeth and to begin doing my weight exercises. At 10:00 I then took my shower thus getting ready for my day ahead. At 10:30 I then took my first air flo reading. 590, 460, 500. Stacie arrived shortly after. She and I then went out to lunch at the Harvest House in Farmington. Once We had finished eating we stopped by at Hanaford so that I could buy my mother a birthday card for upcoming birthday. At 12:30 we then took a ride, At 1:00 we then walked around downtown Farmington. While downtown I bought my mothers birthday gift. We arrived back home at 2:00, thus going on my computer and Ipad to do various things, like skype and watch movies on Hulu, At 5:30, Stacie left for home and took my shower, thus getting comfortable for the night. At 6:00 I then took an air flo reading: 450, 550, 490. I then sat down to blog before eating dinner.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Getting ready to go on vacation!!!!!!!!
I began my Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. by taking the sheets off my bed. I then brought them down to the laundry room so as to start a load of laundry. I then went back upstairs to eat breakfast. Once I had finished eating I then hung out the laundry to dry. I then went to the kitchen to start the dishwasher. Once I had done so, I found my way back to the laundry room to start yet another load of laundry. It was such a nice day I figured do it now. It is suppose to rain for the next six days. I then started to pack to go to blind camp in Tennesseee, with the National Camps for the Blind. I then took a break from packing to ride the swin air dine for thirty minutes. At 10:15 I then made my bed. At 10:30 I then hung another load to dry. I then continued to pack and organize myself. I then called my doctors office to have my prescription refilled. I had left a message with the receptionist. At 11:25 I then began do to my weight exercises with my upper body. At 11:30 my mother had called to let me know that she would be home from work a little after 2:00. At 11:40 I then continued my leg exercises with weights. At 11:50 I then did my stretching. Once I had stretched, I then went to the kitchen to make myself some lunch. While eating, I watched the news. Once I had finished eating I had brushed my teeth before I emptied the dishwasher. At 1:10 I then took a shower before taking in the laundry, thus putting it away. At 2:00 my mother arrived home. I then jumped in the car and went to Wal-Mart to pick up a few things I will be needing for my trip. On the way home from Wal-Mart, we stopped at Hannaford. While there I picked up my medication and some other things for my trip. We arrived home at 5:00. I then went straight to my bedroom to stretch and do my weight exercises. At 5:35 I then vaccuumed my bedroom before taking a shower. I then sat down to blog. WOW! What a day!
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