For anyone following this blog who is not familiar with my YouTube page, I figured I would give it out so you may follow if you would like. Hope all is well with everyone. Just a few more days until Kennedy!
http://www.youtube.com/user/aawood00
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Two years, probably more.
I cannot believe that I've not visited Kennedy Krieger for my intensive occupational and physical therapies in over two years. I love this place so much and it is so very special. The staff is amazing. The equipment is cutting edge. The opportunities and possibilities are endless. I've made many two week outpatient visits but as of late it seems like life has been making this not so feasible.
I cannot blame everything on the medical things that have prevented me from going because I'm just as responsible. My motivation has been lacking to say the least. I want to recover as much as humanly possible but eventually you just hit a wall and give up. That's not the type of person I want to be but sometimes it's damn near impossible for me to pretend that I care about stimming my arms one more hour. After all, who knows how many hours I've already logged and here my arms lie. Motionless.
But these are all negative things that need to be pushed out of my mind. What is one more hour going to do? I don't know. Maybe nothing. Maybe something. Really what can it hurt? If I don't do anything with my arms, what's that going to do? Well, absolutely nothing. What does this have to do with Kennedy? I guess I kind of got lost and went on a tangent. Anyway, Kennedy gives me this amazing boost of energy and morale. I know that I need to keep this going beyond the two weeks that I'm there or ultimately those 10 days are pointless. Continuing the work at home is the most important part of going there and receiving their training, knowledge and experience for the results I'm looking to achieve when I set my goals my first day there.
Also, this trip is going to be different. My wife and aide will be coming and will learn things to hopefully improve and simplify everyone's life. I'm very excited for this. Not just for them to talk with the therapists, have them see what they do and hopefully pick up some things, but actually see the facilities and go through the motions with me. I cannot wait! It's going to be very beneficial for every one.
So that's it for now. The countdown continues. It will be here soon, just not soon enough!
I cannot blame everything on the medical things that have prevented me from going because I'm just as responsible. My motivation has been lacking to say the least. I want to recover as much as humanly possible but eventually you just hit a wall and give up. That's not the type of person I want to be but sometimes it's damn near impossible for me to pretend that I care about stimming my arms one more hour. After all, who knows how many hours I've already logged and here my arms lie. Motionless.
But these are all negative things that need to be pushed out of my mind. What is one more hour going to do? I don't know. Maybe nothing. Maybe something. Really what can it hurt? If I don't do anything with my arms, what's that going to do? Well, absolutely nothing. What does this have to do with Kennedy? I guess I kind of got lost and went on a tangent. Anyway, Kennedy gives me this amazing boost of energy and morale. I know that I need to keep this going beyond the two weeks that I'm there or ultimately those 10 days are pointless. Continuing the work at home is the most important part of going there and receiving their training, knowledge and experience for the results I'm looking to achieve when I set my goals my first day there.
Also, this trip is going to be different. My wife and aide will be coming and will learn things to hopefully improve and simplify everyone's life. I'm very excited for this. Not just for them to talk with the therapists, have them see what they do and hopefully pick up some things, but actually see the facilities and go through the motions with me. I cannot wait! It's going to be very beneficial for every one.
So that's it for now. The countdown continues. It will be here soon, just not soon enough!
Friday, May 17, 2013
Hoss's Fundraiser, June 8th at the Hummelstown location only
There will be a fundraiser for Aaron's Journey Friday, June 8, 2013. It is going to be at the Hoss's location in Hummelstown. This will be for the entire day. The only thing you need to do is print a copy of this and present it to your waiter or waitress.
I will not be there as I will be in Baltimore at Kennedy Krieger for my intensive occupational and physical therapy. This will be for two weeks and the cost for us to stay is over $2500. A perfect example why these fundraisers are so important and your participation is very much appreciated!
Be sure to check back June 3 through the 14th for pictures and videos of my rehab!
Thank you so much! I could not do what I do without your help.
Dear Friend of Aaron''s Journey:We are excited to team up with Hoss's Steak and Sea House to raise money for a very worthy cause. Please consider visiting the Hoss's location(s) listed below on 6/8/2013 to aid us in raising money to benefit Aaron''s Journey.
Print this email and present it on 6/8/2013 at Hoss's in Hummelstown
Hoss's will then donate 20%* or 25%** of your total check paid to Aaron''s Journey
*To qualify for the 20% payout, our group must have a minimum of $300.00 in total pre-tax food and beverage sales.
**To qualify for the 25% payout, our group must have a minimum of $1,200.00 in total pre-tax food and beverage sales.
This applies to a one-day, single location, pre-scheduled event. The purchase of gift cards is not included as part of your organization’s community fundraising totals.
DISTRIBUTING INVITATIONS ON HOSS’S PROPERTY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL DISQUALIFY OUR ORGANIZATION! Thank you for your cooperation!
Group #20076
Please print and present this email when ordering. See the attached file for the entire Community Night agreement.
I will not be there as I will be in Baltimore at Kennedy Krieger for my intensive occupational and physical therapy. This will be for two weeks and the cost for us to stay is over $2500. A perfect example why these fundraisers are so important and your participation is very much appreciated!
Be sure to check back June 3 through the 14th for pictures and videos of my rehab!
Thank you so much! I could not do what I do without your help.
Dear Friend of Aaron''s Journey:We are excited to team up with Hoss's Steak and Sea House to raise money for a very worthy cause. Please consider visiting the Hoss's location(s) listed below on 6/8/2013 to aid us in raising money to benefit Aaron''s Journey.
Print this email and present it on 6/8/2013 at Hoss's in Hummelstown
Hoss's will then donate 20%* or 25%** of your total check paid to Aaron''s Journey
*To qualify for the 20% payout, our group must have a minimum of $300.00 in total pre-tax food and beverage sales.
**To qualify for the 25% payout, our group must have a minimum of $1,200.00 in total pre-tax food and beverage sales.
This applies to a one-day, single location, pre-scheduled event. The purchase of gift cards is not included as part of your organization’s community fundraising totals.
DISTRIBUTING INVITATIONS ON HOSS’S PROPERTY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL DISQUALIFY OUR ORGANIZATION! Thank you for your cooperation!
Group #20076
Please print and present this email when ordering. See the attached file for the entire Community Night agreement.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Something is Wrong with www.aaronwood.us
Hello everyone! I'm not sure exactly what is going on with my normal blog but I cannot access it here at home. I've wanted to post about so many things going on but have not been able to. Until we can figure out what the issue is, please follow this blog if you would like!
To catch you up, please check out my wife's blog. Not only does she always do a great job, this particular one will give you a good idea of some things that have been going on. I would also encourage you to follow her blog if you do not already!
http://sciaaronmelissa.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-mega-catch-up-blog.html
Thanks a lot!
To catch you up, please check out my wife's blog. Not only does she always do a great job, this particular one will give you a good idea of some things that have been going on. I would also encourage you to follow her blog if you do not already!
http://sciaaronmelissa.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-mega-catch-up-blog.html
Thanks a lot!
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