An Update as of 10/29/12

Bob has continued to come back more and more to himself. It was so exciting to see Bob do some original writing while editing a brochure for the Center for School Transformation yesterday afternoon. And he has been working on re-memorizing David Whyte’s poem “What to Remember on Waking.” But most spectacular of all, when I woke up this morning, Bob greeted me with the announcement that he had spent the early morning hours writing an original poem about his experience! It is thrilling to see him be creative again and to be using his special gift with words and word play. It has really brought joy to my heart.

Bob has also enjoyed getting back to some more ordinary tasks as well. Today, he carried the trash out as we left for his therapy appointments. He enjoyed the feel of his wallet in his pocket, and making a purchase at Best Buy. On the way home, we stopped for gas and after once again being astonished by the high prices, Bob managed to navigate the computerized pumps and pump the gas. As Bob has again and again said on this healing journey, “Don’t ever take normal for granted. It’s truly extraordinary to feel ordinary.”

-Megan