by Marie Beattie | Dec 23, 2013 | Archives
Hi everyone it’s corey before christmas I’d like to say how much it means to me. it’s my favorite day of the year. I know that there are a lot of people who cannot leave their hospital room to be home with their family. christmas is one of the most...
by Marie Beattie | Dec 23, 2013 | Archives
Hi everyone, I keep thinking about the meaning of Christmas; celebrating the birth of Christ. Then I think of Corey. She is working on her rebirth everyday. It may sound odd, ‘rebirth’, but in many ways that’s what we experience. Her accident...
by Marie Beattie | Dec 20, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, The holiday is quickly approaching and we are looking forward to a slower pace over the next few weeks. Not to worry, therapy does not take a vacation; at least not with me in charge! We have a workout regime we follow when we are not going to Bryn Mawr...
by Marie Beattie | Dec 18, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, I was asked to speak about how to comfort someone when tragedy strikes. I can’t speak for others but the following thoughts best describe my personal experience. Don’t hesitate – go ahead and reach out. Send a note, a card, an email or leave a voice...
by Marie Beattie | Dec 16, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Three years ago we were told Corey would heal but it would take time. One of the lessons I’ve learned throughout this journey is Time is Relative; it is what we make of it. We must come to see that human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability....
by Marie Beattie | Dec 11, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Today’s moments; Corey stood at the island, measured a cup of hard chocolates, turned to step towards the microwave, entered the time needed to melt the chocolates, then stepped back to the island to fill the xmas mold. Cari, our OT, placed the mold...
