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Feeling stronger...
Posted on February 14, 2011 by Alan Byrne
I'm feeling stronger and I believe that I am ready for another challenge in my recovery programme so in the next couple of weeks.
I will be starting travel training and that includes someone bringing me on bus journeys for safety reasons and after around a month I will be able to travel on a bus to wherever I want like the square or into town.
Being able to travel on my own will give me more confidence and independence than I already have .
A second chance
Posted on February 08, 2011 by Alan Byrne
Although the doctors were great to me; I know all their work would have been for nothing if I did not have a positive frame of mind after my accident.
I had to show some determination and challenge myself to get back to where I was before my injury.
What happened to me was unfortunate but I believe that I got lucky in been given a second chance in life and I knew I had to take full advantage of it and that's exactly what I've done.
I know that there were times that I could have given up my recovery programme too easily as I met loads of patients who have done and I knew I could recover and did so for my family.
Regards
Alan
Wow Factor Valentine's Recipes
Posted on February 07, 2011 by Joseph Sherlock
First of all I would like to thank everyone who took the time to read and comment on my last blog. I really appreciate all of the support and feedback!!
It's that time of year when we can all impress that someone special with our skills in the Kitchen. I am going to share with you all some really easy and stunning recipes, just in time for Valentine's Day. These recipes are very simple but certainly have that extra WOW factor perfect to share with a loved one!!
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Cooking!!
Joseph Sherlock.
Wow Factor Valentine's Recipes:
my next goal
Posted on January 26, 2011 by Alan Byrne
My next goal is to possibly start meeting other people around my age which Is I won't lie a young looking 34!!
My long term goal is to obviously recover more and more which I believe I am doing. I'm in headway since June and they have been great to me and I believe with their help I can only get stronger mentally and emotionally.
If you meet us in the street...
Posted on January 25, 2011 by Martina C
Hi all long time no blog. Hope you all had a great Christmas and I wish you all a Happy New Year. I only have a few months left in Headway. I will miss the crack we have on a daily basis and the stories.
I cannot remember when I first started in Headway, it is nearly two years ago but I notice a big difference in what I can do now. It is nice to be back reading being able to use the computers, doing work on memory exercises which I had and still have a problem with, but not as much as I did in the past.
First Christmas at home for five years
Posted on January 17, 2011 by Alan Byrne
I was at home permanently last Christmas for the first time in five years. It felt great being there and again this year.
Although I was in hospitals and a nursing home for up to almost 5 yearsI always knew that I would get home but I also knew that it would be a long journey. As well as the doctors being terrific, I also knew it would of been for nothing if I did not do my share of the work and be determined to recover as much as possible and also stay positive.
Joseph Sherlock Christmas Blog
Posted on December 15, 2010 by Joseph Sherlock
A little bit about me:
My name is Joseph Sherlock and I obtained my Acquired Brain Injury in 1986. I have 2 sons and I carry their pictures in my wallet at all times. Family is really important to me. I have been attending Headway 3 days a week since 2003 and I really enjoy it. My pastimes include art, cooking, listening to music and going out for food. Living with a brain injury has not dampened my mood in any way. I am a very upbeat and positive individual and Christmas is my favourite time of year.
Tom's Blog: Christmas Wishes
Posted on December 15, 2010 by Tom's Blog
As a regular Blogger I would like to wish all the staff and trainees from Headway a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Next Friday the Clondalkin group we are going to the Green Isle for their night out and we hope to have a good time.
What Christmas Means to Me
Posted on December 13, 2010 by Martina C
Today's blog I want to talk about Christmas and what it means to me and my family. Firstly I must say how happy I am to be still here to celebrate this time of year. I love the Christmas decorations of course the presents and time spent with the family. My son is 23 and is still like a 5 year old which is nice.
Tom's Blog: update
Posted on November 25, 2010 by Tom's Blog
Well it is only 1week to our 1st budget that will have the help of the E. U. Most of us in Headway will be worrying about what cutbacks will happen and how it will affect us. Although I am a lifelong supporter of F. F. I think it is wrong the way they denied the help being offered by the E.U. commissioners. For the last 3 weeks I have being worried about the Christmas expenses but all presents are bought and paid for.
On a good note we are close to the Trainee Christmas party which will take place on the 17th of December, which will take place in the Green Isle, last year's party was very good and enjoyed by all.
Tom.