Follow the journey of the "Bru-Man Group" - Bruce - and all of us crazy people that love him as he endures the battle of brain cancer. Up-to-date information on Bruce and his battle will be posted here to help keep all of the Bru-Man Group completely informed. We would also love to have an outpouring of comments sending love and prayers to the family to continue support, that would be awesome.
Blog 101 - To those of you who are new to blogs and blogging, I wanted to give a brief overview of how to use this site. There are authors and followers. Authors are Val and Connie. Followers are all of our wonderful support system that continue to follow Bru's journey through this battle. Authors create posts, followers can read posts and comment on posts that have been created. As a follower you don't have to log in in with an account or sign in to comment. If there is a post that you are interested in commenting on, just click the comment icon below the post itself. Once you have typed your post, you must choose an account just below the text box, choose anonymous! If you are looking for all of the posts to the blog, scroll down the page and look to the right of the screen, every post is listed there by month and day. It's listed chronologically starting newest to oldest. If you want to add pictures, please email me at emtp1124@yahoo.com with a description of the picture and the caption you would like underneath it. Blogging is very similar to Facebook and other social sites, but it doesn't have the ability to post things to the blog like you do people's walls in facebook. If you are having problems viewing the blog, it may be because of settings that you have on your internet browser . You can type the URL into your smart phone browser as well and see the blog pretty well. If you want updates sent to you anytime things are updated, subscribe to the blog by email. This option is at the top of the page on the right hand side of your screen just above the picture of Bruce. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at emtp1124@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Rehab Update #4 Video of Bru-Man Walking
Hey All - busy trying to get Bruce ready to come home on Thursday. All the preparations for the house are underway. Thanks to Freddie Severson, he is coming to help install all of the assist devices that we need at home to welcome Bruce to an environment that ensures he is able to move as independently as possible at home. We have been busy helping Bruce with his occupational, physical and speech therapy. We have written down song lyrics and made a blank space for him to fill in for the last word of the verse, some songs we included: 5 o'clock World, With a Little Help From My Friends, Try to See It My Way and The Things We Said Today - Nothin' like the Beatles to keep him smiling.
I have discovered iMovie, an app on my phone that allowed me to edit the movie below and add in some suggested music (as you will see from the video) to help enhance our pride in Bruce's hardwork and efforts to rehab! His spirit is strong, we are learning everyday what it' like to live regardless of the outcome! Please continue the wonderful prayers, they are helping.
Enjoy the video, I know that it has reminded me of the perseverance my parents instilled in me. Bruce has demonstrated courage, the courage to endure! I'm so thankful that my children can learn this through their Brampa!
What incredible strides Bruce has made (both literally and figuratively) in his quest to progress, advance, and be mobile. We are so very proud of all his efforts to this point. He is determined to not let this cancer take control! Thanks for capturing the video, Connie! A proud day to be sure. Keep the faith, everyone. WE ARE!
Dear Val That video was totally awesome. May God continue to guide and lift you up in this difficult time. We continue to pray for you both. Fear not for I am with you ! All our Love this Christmas as we celibrate the bith of Jesus.
Thank you Val for your updates. A day does not go by that we don't think about the two of you. We have been praying since day one for you and Bruce and continue to do so. Bruce's determination and will power is such a blessing. We love you both dearly. George & Barb Rosewarne.
Wow that video was inspiring for sure, I cried and smiled all at the same time, love the smile on Bruce's face, and Connie you and your Mom make an awesome team! Great job, love you all Susan
To be honest!!!!! The spine if this team is my Aunt Di! She keeps us all sane and I would be lost without her and my wonderful boyfriend Dan! Thx Susan !
Thanks Con, no it takes all of us to achieve this!!! We all need to help each other thru this and we are fortunate that we have family to keep each other strong.Can't believe it took me so long to view this....it seems like months ago already. Thanks to all who have been so supportive and helped us thru these difficult times. We are at a little over a month and it is amazing what Bruce has accomplished in that time and we are greatful that he survived the surgery. This was truly anamazing day to see Bruce get to this point. He had a cat scan at the hospital today and we stopped in to see the wonderful team on 4th floor rehab. They are an amazing group of caring people. Thanks Rehab team. We love you Bruce!!! Di
What incredible strides Bruce has made (both literally and figuratively) in his quest to progress, advance, and be mobile. We are so very proud of all his efforts to this point. He is determined to not let this cancer take control! Thanks for capturing the video, Connie! A proud day to be sure. Keep the faith, everyone. WE ARE!
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ReplyDeleteThat video was totally awesome. May God continue to guide and lift you up in this difficult time. We continue to pray for you both. Fear not for I am with you ! All our Love this Christmas as we celibrate the bith of Jesus.
I had a smile on my face and tears in my eyes through that whole video! Great job, Bru! Can't wait to come see you back at Duck Lake. Love to all...
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Thank you Val for your updates. A day does not go by that we don't think about the two of you. We have been praying since day one for you and Bruce and continue to do so. Bruce's determination and will power is such a blessing. We love you both dearly. George & Barb Rosewarne.
ReplyDeleteWow that video was inspiring for sure, I cried and smiled all at the same time, love the smile on Bruce's face, and Connie you and your Mom make an awesome team! Great job, love you all Susan
ReplyDeleteTo be honest!!!!! The spine if this team is my Aunt Di! She keeps us all sane and I would be lost without her and my wonderful boyfriend Dan! Thx Susan !
ReplyDeleteThanks Con, no it takes all of us to achieve this!!! We all need to help each other thru this and we are fortunate that we have family to keep each other strong.Can't believe it took me so long to view this....it seems like months ago already. Thanks to all who have been so supportive and helped us thru these difficult times. We are at a little over a month and it is amazing what Bruce has accomplished in that time and we are greatful that he survived the surgery. This was truly anamazing day to see Bruce get to this point. He had a cat scan at the hospital today and we stopped in to see the wonderful team on 4th floor rehab. They are an amazing group of caring people. Thanks Rehab team. We love you Bruce!!! Di
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