Funny!
...but I better have that "911 only in emergencies" talk with the kids again!
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Jenny Crain Making Great Improvements!
The latest update from www.JennyCrain.net.
It’s been over four months since Jenny’s accident which occurred on August 21, 2007. While the first three months showed positive but slow change, in the last few weeks Jenny has taken significant strides forward in her recovery.
On December 23rd, Jenny spoke for the first time saying both her name and Merry Christmas! Since that time, she has also recited the days of the week, the months of the year and has read the time off the clock on the wall of her room. She has verbally recognized her mom and other family members, an incredible Christmas gift to all! While her speaking is whisper-like at this time, her care staff assures us that this is a natural starting point in terms of talking.
Another significant step in Jenny’s recovery is her ability to take a few steps with the help of her physical therapists. She is spending three hours a day in various therapy sessions and is also staying awake for a majority of the day.
Jenny’s trach was removed in early December providing her better mobility of her head and neck, however, she continues to be dependent on a feeding tube for nutrition. Her ability to eat will determine the timeline for removal of the feeding tube. A main focus for therapy is her mouth and jaw in an effort to increase muscular strength and mobility in these areas.
Jenny and her family continue to offer all of you our gratitude and thanks for your ongoing support. We feel a great sense of hope as we turn the calendar to 2008…Happy New Year!
It’s been over four months since Jenny’s accident which occurred on August 21, 2007. While the first three months showed positive but slow change, in the last few weeks Jenny has taken significant strides forward in her recovery.
On December 23rd, Jenny spoke for the first time saying both her name and Merry Christmas! Since that time, she has also recited the days of the week, the months of the year and has read the time off the clock on the wall of her room. She has verbally recognized her mom and other family members, an incredible Christmas gift to all! While her speaking is whisper-like at this time, her care staff assures us that this is a natural starting point in terms of talking.
Another significant step in Jenny’s recovery is her ability to take a few steps with the help of her physical therapists. She is spending three hours a day in various therapy sessions and is also staying awake for a majority of the day.
Jenny’s trach was removed in early December providing her better mobility of her head and neck, however, she continues to be dependent on a feeding tube for nutrition. Her ability to eat will determine the timeline for removal of the feeding tube. A main focus for therapy is her mouth and jaw in an effort to increase muscular strength and mobility in these areas.
Jenny and her family continue to offer all of you our gratitude and thanks for your ongoing support. We feel a great sense of hope as we turn the calendar to 2008…Happy New Year!
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Absurd News
Cow Falls Off Cliff and Hits Van
Can you tell I'm really bored today??
By Associated Press
12:51 PM CST, November 6, 2007
MANSON, Wash. - Charles and Linda Everson were driving back to their hotel when their minivan was struck by a falling object -- a 600-pound cow.
The Eversons were unhurt but the cow, which had fallen off a cliff, had to be euthanized.
The year-old cow fell about 200 feet from the cliff and landed on the hood of the couple's minivan, causing heavy damage.
A Chelan County fire chief, Arnold Baker, said the couple missed being killed by a matter of inches in the accident Sunday on a highway near Manson.
The Eversons, visiting the area from their home in Westland, Mich., to celebrate their first wedding anniversary, were checked at Lake Chelan Community Hospital as a precaution.
Everson, 49, said he didn't see the cow falling and didn't know what happened until afterward.
He said he kept repeating: "I don't believe this. I don't believe this."
Can you tell I'm really bored today??
Officially In! Boston Bound 2008!
Finally got my official "your are in" e-mail from the Boston Marathon organization! I was getting a little worried since it's been a month already since I applied for the race and I already have airline tickets bought and all.
The training continues....
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Jones Finally Admits Steriod Use
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/more/10/04/jones.ap/index.html?cnn=yes
US sprinter Marion Jones, winner of 3 golds and 2 bronze medals at the Sydney Olympics has finally admitted to using steriods in the years prior to the Olympics. She faces jail time for lying to federal investigators during the BALCO scandal, and she will most likely face the loss of her medals.
Just this year I was in Belize where our tour guide proudly pointed out the Marion Jones sports stadium she helped build. Marion's mother is from Belize as is much of her mother's family . Marion holds dual citzenship US/Belize. They are so proud of her there. What will they think now? What legacy does she leave for her son?
I'm sad but not surprised.
US sprinter Marion Jones, winner of 3 golds and 2 bronze medals at the Sydney Olympics has finally admitted to using steriods in the years prior to the Olympics. She faces jail time for lying to federal investigators during the BALCO scandal, and she will most likely face the loss of her medals.
Just this year I was in Belize where our tour guide proudly pointed out the Marion Jones sports stadium she helped build. Marion's mother is from Belize as is much of her mother's family . Marion holds dual citzenship US/Belize. They are so proud of her there. What will they think now? What legacy does she leave for her son?
I'm sad but not surprised.
Monday, October 1, 2007
New World Record - Men's Marathon!!!
An unbelievable 2:04:26 for Haile Gebrselassie in Berlin! That's just under 4:45 per mile back to back for 26.2 miles. It hurts just thinking about it.
An amazing athelete who gives generously of his race earnings to help fight poverty in his native country. Currently is lending his support to a clean water project for some of the more remote areas of his country. Clean water definitely is not a given for many parts of the world, something Haile knew very well during his childhood. Learn more at http://www.vickyswaterproject.com/
Friday, September 28, 2007
Trailer - The Spirit of the Marathon
Will give you chills! Found this on another runner's blog and I had to post it too.
More info just in!
This film will be shown at the Chicago International Film Festival on October 5th! One of the Chicago Endurance Sports members is in the movie. Here's a link with schedule and ticket purchase info:http://www.chicagofilmfestival.org/cgibin/WebObjects/CIFFSite.woa/wa/Films/1001238
Friday, July 27, 2007
Hawkeye Head Women's Track Coach Loses Two-Year Battle With Cancer
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070724/SPORTS0205/707240408/1093/SPORTS0205
http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/w-track/iowa-w-track-body.html
James Grant, head track coach at Iowa, died on Monday morning at his home. Coach Grant started at Iowa in 1986 when I was just a freshman. Although my time at Iowa was not a happy time I do remember Coach Grant fondly. He started as the assistant coach and his responsibilities were to the sprinters on our team, therefore he wasn't my coach. He was well liked and I enjoyed the few conversations I had with him. His Jamaican accent was priceless! My favorite memory was when for some reason, and I'm not 100% sure why, he needed someone to drive his BEAUTIFUL sports car from some parking lot to the field house but I think he needed to remain on the bus with the rest of the team. He didn't really know me well but I was the only girl on the team who knew how to drive a stick shift and I volunteered. He was SO nervous, I could have sworn he was shaking when he gave me the keys, but I made it safely (even up that crazy hill that passes the dorms and leads up to the fieldhouse)...and it was a beautiful car!
My prayers to his family, and all the athletes that have had the honor of working closely with him. I wish I could have been one of those athletes.
http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/w-track/iowa-w-track-body.html
James Grant, head track coach at Iowa, died on Monday morning at his home. Coach Grant started at Iowa in 1986 when I was just a freshman. Although my time at Iowa was not a happy time I do remember Coach Grant fondly. He started as the assistant coach and his responsibilities were to the sprinters on our team, therefore he wasn't my coach. He was well liked and I enjoyed the few conversations I had with him. His Jamaican accent was priceless! My favorite memory was when for some reason, and I'm not 100% sure why, he needed someone to drive his BEAUTIFUL sports car from some parking lot to the field house but I think he needed to remain on the bus with the rest of the team. He didn't really know me well but I was the only girl on the team who knew how to drive a stick shift and I volunteered. He was SO nervous, I could have sworn he was shaking when he gave me the keys, but I made it safely (even up that crazy hill that passes the dorms and leads up to the fieldhouse)...and it was a beautiful car!
My prayers to his family, and all the athletes that have had the honor of working closely with him. I wish I could have been one of those athletes.
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