I had a rough morning this morning. I woke up and in just a little while I remembered everything that had happened the day before. The last few days when I woke up I would do my physio exercises which would take up most of my morning. I went for a walk around the floor but all that did was make me feel worse. Eventually my parents called and I talked with them and cried about my situation quite a bit. My talk with my Dad felt good and he said that was what the nurses were expecting, so I could prove them wrong now which I was quite eager to do. I went to my morning sessions, and I was fine until I went to drumming. There a woman was asked if she was going to take her husband anywhere for Easter? She answered, "Home" and my mind which had done well so far keeping off the topic was centered right on it. Home. I felt kinda bad when my Mom came in for lunch and cried some more.
Soon it was 1:00 and my Mom had left to go to the Y, and at a perfect time my psychologist walked in. We talked for a very long time and she made me feel a lot better. She explained it to me very well. She said the current troubles I am fighting through are kind of like a hurricane, and I am a tree on the beach. She said if I was like most people I would choose to be a mighty oak tree which are famed for their un-paralled strength. But she went on to say although an oak tree is strong it is also very rigid and it would not survive a hurricane, it would be blown right over. But if I was a palm tree I would be much more flexible, and bend and sway in the major wind. Come the next morning the oak tree would be blown over but the palm tree would be left standing. So now I am proud to say there is a new poster in my rehab room that states, "I am a palm tree".
After I had psychology I had physiotherapy. There I did something really fun. The Major I think would be really proud of me because I practiced: marching. My Physiotherapist says it would be good for me and it really practiced my arm movement, by the end of physio I was really tired but that was okay because it was now THE WEEKEND!!! It will be a very enjoyable and relaxing one. My parents wish me to inform you that where we will be we won't have an Internet connection so this unfortunately is the last blog update until Monday. I personally wish you the very best weekend and thank you for being worried enough about me to check out this blog.
We'll see you next week,
Jared
7 comments:
Hey, Jared!
You are a hybrid of an oak and a palm tree! You can bend, and be tall and proud for all us lil' maples to look up to as an example!!!
*Like my metaphor?*
You are amazinnnggg and you make everyone proud, no matter what happens!
Love ya to bits,
Megs
Hi Jared, Haven't posted in awhile, and things are changing for you every week. The brain is a complacated part of our body, we all say have patience, but I know it is very difficult for you. Have your cries,it always make you feel better. You will find your emotions are much different now. Our son had a lot of rough days,he was always this tough hockey player,and all of a sudden his life was changed. I can't tell you enough IT WILL GET BETTER. Alan wanted to get back to work as soon as he could,but it took approx 8 months or more. His short term memory took awhile to improve, but it did. Jared, try and relax, You have been through so much and it takes time, like I said Alan would often say he wished he could fast foreward things. It is still early in your recovery, but you are doing wonderful. Look how far your arm has come. You are young,and things will come along in time.
Jane & Gary, You do feel so helpless, we never cried so much in our lives,and still have the odd spell. It hurts so much to see your son hurting in this way.
Things will get better,enjoy your week-end. Friends and family is what got us through this.
Take care:: Ruth & Ted Dwyer Maccan
Hi Jared,
I hope you are having a wonderfully relaxing weekend with your Mom and Dad! Thank you for your honest reflecting over the past week. I am think the palm tree/hurricane is a great description of life and its current challenges ... and on bad days you just picture dropping a few big coconuts on things that are bothering you!
My grade 8 teacher once told my mom that I wasn't university material - was she wrong! Not only did I go to University, but on full academic scholarship each year! Now I teach other people. You just keep being honest and pushing the limits; we'll keep praying and cheering for you. : ) Joanne
Hey there Jared, and Gary and Jane, Jared, you expressed your thoughts so well and that is important in recovery too. Glad you found the psychologist helpful! Your own ability to make use of that help is what will get you through to the next step and the step after that...you are doing great...I know it seems slow to you...but in the long run of the movie of your life, this will be just a few frames in an Oscar winning film! Love to you all, Joelle
Dear Jared,
You are a product of your parents -that is for sure. I say that, because all three of you are very honest people and so upfront with your feelings and emotions. It is this that will get all three of you through this time.
Marshall once said that the "Force" was not strong in Laura. I think that is because it resides to a great extent in you three!
Keep up that marching. In our minds, and in our hearts, you are the RSM for the Kings Edgehill Cadet Corp, whether you are there or not!
All our love and prayers,
The Bond Family
you are strong Jared , you will get through this!! take care
huggs
Chris maher
Hi Gary, Jane, & Jared, Can't get you people off my mind. Wish there was something we could do. All I can say is, IT WILL GET BETTER. Don't let anyone discourage you. Even the professionals don't really know. JARED I feel just buy the way you write in your blog to everyone, you are going to overcome all this and be fine. TIME,TIME, TIME, is what it takes. Forget about school for this year,take everthing in short strides. That little old brain takes more time to heal than we realize, not like a broken limb.
You are doing wonderful. You will be home soon. Have patience my son, have patience!!!
Gary & Jane, Take care of yourselves, BELIEVE AND ALWAYS STAY POSITIVE.
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