Hi All:
Welcome to What About Bob. I figured that this was an easier way to keep people up to date on Uncle Bob's progress, recovery, and everyday miracles than sending out a range of emails and jamming up your inboxes everyday. You can check this site for daily updates, visitation schedules, and other info. Also, anything you post here can be read to Uncle Bob and, as he recovers, he'll be able to check here too. Being almost a ludite, I'm sure this'll be a bit crude, but hopefully it'll help streamline everything and keep everyone in the loop at the same time.
Thanks again!
J and the whole Chambers Corkrum Family
Thank your for establishing this line of communication. Suzie and I are both praying for Bob's full recovery and support for Sharon and family. Living in Arizona will keep us from visiting Bob but please convey are thoughts and prayers.
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Hi Bob and Sharon. It's me -- Shadi, you twin (not yours Bob -- you don't have a twin). I'm missing the both of you very much. I've come to the hospital daily to visit but just sit in the Day Room so as not to disturb Bob. I'll probably come down today and communicate with you telepathically Bob. You'll recognize my spirit -- I'm the one in the turquoise skirt. I do have to wonder though because next to Sharon, I'm a "sea of calm" but I guess that two of us would be way over the whelming top. I wanted you to know that I've taken up a prayerful life (which is a real labor of love) and I'm praying and counting on your recovery because I truly believe that there is no order of difficulty in miracles and prayers are how we talk to God and miracles are how God answers. I thought you'd be interested in the regular goings on in the family, so let me tell you about my "Driving Mr. Daisy" experience to visit his brothers in Oceanside. (oh, for your reference, Mr. Daisy is what I'm calling my father). He was so happy sitting in the back seat and kept talking about his wonderful day. It was lovely to see him so happy and playful and when I asked "Mr. Daisy" if he wanted me to drive anywhere else for the day, he started laughing and said, "No, you're driving me crazy." Mommy comes home today and so Mr. Daisy and I have to get the house cleaned up for her arrival. I'm sure you'll be hearing from her soon.
ReplyDeleteI miss you and Sharon so much. I love you both. Be well and Godspeed in your recovery -- Oh, and Bill Letson says he'll see you at the end of the month when he's here. Loving you -- Shadi
To the family of Bob. Because of past history, I wish to offer you the following web-based organizing tool. You have already started this wonderful blog, but this site may make your lives easier. I certainly hope so. The site has everything set up to allow friends to volunteer for duties. You don't have to do it.
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Dear Dr. Bob,
Please know that my prayers and thoughts have been with you since I learned through Deb Gordon that you were in the hospital. Small goals and rest will surprise you all with the progress that occurs following a stroke. I remember as the daughter being completely shocked and in the dark as to all the medical terminology and procedures. My father's words have proved to be good guidance through it all, "As normal as possible...." The brain and the human spirit are remarkable in their resiliency.
I want you to know that I never forget your generous spirit as we all labored through statistics. Inch by inch, step by step we made it through under your able leadership. Change occurs in small increments.
Much love and many prayers,
Regina Schaefer
Hi Bob & Sharon,
ReplyDeleteWe've been bombarding the heavens with prayers for your quick and speedy recovery (OK, we'll settle for a maybe not so quick and speedy, but certainly full recovery). Tara has put a note on her Facebook page for all of her friends to pray for "my friend and very first mentor, Dr. Bob". So there are lots of people out here that you never even met who are praying for your recovery. It is so nice to have this place to come to find out about the small miracles that will occur every day.
As a recovered stroke victim, Danny has a special understanding of what you must be experiencing. We're hoping that we'll be able to come out to see you later this week - how can we get "on the schedule" for a short visit?
All of your friends at DBHS are sending their best wishes to you both. With love, Susan and Danny
Just want to let you know we love you and are continuing to pray especially for all the miracles there are yet to come.
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know Bob, you have to work hard and get well as in this world we all know that "the Bob Abides"!
Love you much, both of you
Suzie and Doug
Dear Doug, Shadi, Regina, and Suzie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. Dr. Doug and the love of his life, the Suze, how wonderful to hear from you! I love your photo - it's at Kingakujin (Golden Palace, Japan). We have a photo of me, Cath, and Lauren in the same location.
Twin of my heart, what can I say about my sisters, the Hocus Pocus sisters or the Witches of East Highland. I love you for the nuts that you are thank you for the presents - i know you're trying to cheer me up. All will be okay. Big Sis
Regina, Thank you for the link. I'll have Josh set up the schedule since we'll be tapping all of our friends for time to help the Bob recupe.
Susan, Danny, and Tara,
How WONDERFUL to hear from you and Danny. Hope all is well. Hold off from coming out this week until we find out the Rehab Center's schedule. Please tell Tara thank you! I'm on Facebook too but havent had time to follow. Whadya talkin' 'bout, Danny had a stroke? So sorry to hear. We've been out of the loop too long! This crisis will definitely force a get together celebration after this.
Please, please thank DBHS staff! We received a zillion cards today. I couldn't open them because I started bawling at the sight of them but promise to open them when The Bob gets to his new temporary quarters at Rehab.
Love, Sharon
Dear Bob and Sharon,
ReplyDeleteToday Mr. Daisy and I relived one of his childhood experiences and went to Sonia's school to be "resident sharecroppers" -- call this experiential teaching. It's Earth Day and Sonia needed some experienced farmhands to dig the hard clay soil, split the way-over-grown agapanthus, and plant with her students. She neglected to tell Mr. Daisy and me that she had the first 40 acres covering the FRONT of the school...(that's our youngest sister--I should have known better!!!) Anyway after 2 hours of breaking up hard clay and trying to split plants to prep the area for Sonia's students, I called Daddy's gardener, Gus, to come in and take our place (of course I paid him), but it was well worth it.
Sharon, we made a beautiful bouquet for Melissa and the other Admin. Assistants and dropped them off at your building. They were having a "Administrative Staff Luncheon" and when Joshua presented the flowers to Melissa and the ladies, I think they thought he was going to break into "song and dance", you know, a singing telegram kind of thing.
So, we're well and missing you both very much. Bob, I love you so much. I remember when I wanted to quit my STATISTICS classes and you coached me so patiently -- and firmly -- and effectively because I passed and I needed that class to complete my Masters program. I know this is nothing like what you're experiencing, but what I do know is that you are a wonderful, loving, kind, gentle, and most beloved brother-in-law; and, I know that my sister loves you so much. So, Bob, please know that while you recover we'll take very good care of Sharon's heart and spirit. Please know, too, that we'll do anything you need to make sure that you recover and so from you, Bob, we want you to put all of your energy into recovering so that you can come home to all of us. We love you and miss you so much.
Peace out --
Shadi