tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post1104961686318601482..comments2024-03-23T11:43:41.045-07:00Comments on JaneVille: Brain Injury Awareness MonthJane LaFaziohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09074665972666629110noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-86092063513858550302012-04-03T10:47:12.301-07:002012-04-03T10:47:12.301-07:00Hi Jane. Thanks to you, Don and Dave for sharing w...Hi Jane. Thanks to you, Don and Dave for sharing what this problem is truly like. I have a relative who has, at least, aphasia, and while I suspected the difficulties, knowing the problem helps me to help them.<br /><br />I, too, always look forward to your posts. Your cheerful disposition reminds me to be grateful for all I have and try harder to spread joy.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059022376838301827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-86092607997177028282012-04-03T07:30:20.760-07:002012-04-03T07:30:20.760-07:00Thank you for sharing this Jane. It helped me unde...Thank you for sharing this Jane. It helped me understand something in my life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05566535756563798050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-15245796675322564712012-04-03T04:23:18.572-07:002012-04-03T04:23:18.572-07:00This is how i imagine it is for my son with autism...This is how i imagine it is for my son with autism.... I can't be sure but it seems he knows what he wants to say but can't and so therefore doesn't try very often.... Thanks for sharing this post!Fallingladieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010949984698699058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-72579318607987186332012-03-31T15:07:55.063-07:002012-03-31T15:07:55.063-07:00I've been following you for a while now, and I...I've been following you for a while now, and I'm always amazed by the energy and cheer you share, along with the inspiration you leave behind. I look forward to seeing your name pop up on my e-mail, and I marvel at your photos and your textiles and your sketches. You have always impressed me as a most giving and nurturing individual. When this post showed up, it was obviously something different; and after reading it, I understand more about the very special bond you have with Don - the one that shows in every photo of the two of you. I'm sure his life is frustrating beyond measure, and I'm also sure that his challenges are lessened by the closeness you share and the support you bring to each other. You just can't take that away. I really appreciate your sharing his story and David's speech as well. We have too little patience sometimes, and too little kindness and understanding of what people might be going through. I always feel humbled and privileged to find myself in the presence of real-life, honest-to-god heroes. That's who you are.Bonnie Belkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717832177300641327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-79497632750010023972012-03-31T14:16:04.930-07:002012-03-31T14:16:04.930-07:00thank you for posting...very informativethank you for posting...very informativeDWhiteCreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008998090412527819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-16989823755039102692012-03-31T13:07:34.299-07:002012-03-31T13:07:34.299-07:00What a nightmare situation for an intelligent, edu...What a nightmare situation for an intelligent, educated man to find himself in. How brave to keep plugging away at coping with each day. I wish you both well and am full of admiration for your cheerfulness and strength.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-20577914773071290862012-03-31T09:46:36.384-07:002012-03-31T09:46:36.384-07:00Thank you Jane ,Don and Dave. Becoming aware helps...Thank you Jane ,Don and Dave. Becoming aware helps all of us to be more understanding. My father had ALS and his speech was affected along with paralysis of most of his body. His brain functioned perfectly but it was very difficult to communicate. So I know of what you are speaking. Take care.Wildflowerhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897609431263814815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-17874805191747370342012-03-31T09:06:33.450-07:002012-03-31T09:06:33.450-07:00Thanks for this, Jane. It really helps to understa...Thanks for this, Jane. It really helps to understand.<br />Don's been through a lot and how lucky he is to have you by his side.<br />You are both such "fun to be around" people. We don't see nearly enough of you. Let's get together again soon.<br />BarbaraNorth County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-91894771494026468412012-03-31T07:54:23.853-07:002012-03-31T07:54:23.853-07:00thank you for sharing.Very moving. We seldom reali...thank you for sharing.Very moving. We seldom realize what challenges people face.. You both have such beautiful smiles.. they brighten the day.Vivian Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760364319705013669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-8391278478556595682012-03-31T07:36:48.142-07:002012-03-31T07:36:48.142-07:00Jane: I suffered a minor brain injury three and ha...Jane: I suffered a minor brain injury three and half years ago when I was struck by a bicycle while out walking Zoe, my dog, in a park. I was unconscious for about 10 minutes and I have no memory of the accident and very little of the following days; it took almost 5 months to finally get the diagnosis through neuro-psych testing. Because it was "minor" it wasn't taken seriously and only now do I realize that a part of me will always be missing and just how much it has impacted my life. Awareness and education are key and there is still so much to be done. Thanks for your post - I realize how lucky I am - the damage could have been much worse - but it also made me face, finally, what damage was done!hawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359258847910427236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-53195162325977900772012-03-31T04:23:31.888-07:002012-03-31T04:23:31.888-07:00Thank you Jane for sharing both Dave and Don's...Thank you Jane for sharing both Dave and Don's stories.<br /><br />both are very moving. I had know idea hoe accomplished Don was ! he has done so much between his HP career and all he has done since his injured.<br /><br />all I can say is what a guy, what a gal and what a couple!<br />so happy to know you Jane.Sharon Gorberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396095049423957708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-12340159211631031852012-03-31T02:45:44.161-07:002012-03-31T02:45:44.161-07:00Wow! Thanks for sharing David's speech. I used...Wow! Thanks for sharing David's speech. I used to be a speech pathologist and occasionally worked with people who had strokes. It is very enlightening to hear their thoughts!!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894271242581269003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-14130777223184515632012-03-30T13:42:13.747-07:002012-03-30T13:42:13.747-07:00Jane thank you for posting this .The speech from J...Jane thank you for posting this .The speech from John was amazing. You and your husband are amazing people, hope that doesn't sound patronising. Love to you and your husband and Jill and hersxxlyndalynda Howellshttp://choccolatelifeandjazz.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26401911.post-33816376111395254312012-03-30T04:10:41.973-07:002012-03-30T04:10:41.973-07:00Oh Jane, my husband has dysphasia too after a stro...Oh Jane, my husband has dysphasia too after a stroke 15 years ago, and cannot read or write fluently after being a drama teacher. He finds it try hard to learn mechanical operations like using a cell phone or computer too. Unfortunately other physical problems have now left him unable to do much gardening which helped him fill his days. Music plays a big part of his life thank goodness. Love to you both,Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18410318976755292700noreply@blogger.com