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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

  Now comes the time that we celebrate one year of the Bedheadbob BLOG.  Well actually, the one year anniversary won't be the one year anniversary, it isn't until this Saturday, April 8th, so you still have time to get me that red Corvette I've always wanted.  On a serious note though, it is a special moment for me, as I celebrate not only the accomplishment of what I consider to be one of the crowning accomplishments of my life, but also the bond I feel with each of you, although we've never met, at least most of us.  Which brings me to the topic of this week's BLOG... YOU! For the past several weeks, I have dedicated a BLOG post the some very special people in my life. All of them women, but that could just be a coincidence; ). This week is no exception. I am continuing by saluting the readers of this BLOG, who make this all worth while. No matter where you are along your own personal journey, you should know what a big part my journey you have become, and I hope ...
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God Gave Me You

Now comes week three of my tribute series to the people who have helped me so much along my journey.  Last week I wrote about Celia. From the response I got, I'm thinking about starting a fan club.  I decided to spend the month of March dedicating posts, paying tribute to the people in my life, who have given the most of themselves over the past year. I started the first week, by highlighting my exceptional little girl Lydia.  This week I dare to reintroduce somebody that I mention to you almost weekly. That person is of course my wife Jonell. Not only does she continuously amaze me by doing more than any three people usually do. She does it while taking care of our household.  If you've never been a caretaker 24/7, you may say you understand her sacrifices, but the truth is, nothing you have done in your life prepares you for it.  Simply watching her makes me tired, and I get to sleep through the half dozen or so times she gets up in the middle of the night to ...
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Cecelia

 This is week three of my continued tribute to those special people who have helped to make my life full.  This woman does so much for a great many people.  It is fitting that this post appears on the very day that Celia opens her new venture, SpeakEasy Therapies and Fitness.  It is destined to do great things for a great many people.  If you haven't noticed, for the past several months I have been ending my BLOG with the lyrics of a song. Always reflecting the general sentiment, of the post I have written that week. Before, I haven't ever disclosed the song until the end of the post.  Except sometimes with the title when I've forgotten to remove it.  This week, however, I am doing things a little differently.  This week's song is Cecelia by Simon and Garfunkle.  I grew up listening to their music. I guess you could say I'm a fan.  If you're scratching your head and wondering who they are, it's Google time. And while Cecelia isn't really...
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ANGELS AMONG US!

  ANGELS AMONG US!  We are coming up on the one-year anniversary of the start of this BLOG.  There are a lot of people to whom, without their efforts, it simply wouldn't have made it past the dream stage.  Therefore, I will finish the year out, by spending each week paying tribute to them.  Each week a different person.  I am excited and hopeful for the future.  We have already created a Facebook group BEDHEAD BOB NEWS DAILY.  If you're not already a member, you are certainly invited to come along.  There I will try to post every day, as well as answer any questions you might have for me. And now I give to you the first installment of my tribute to these amazing people. And I truly appreciate your continued support. I love you all! Often write about my wife Jonell in my weekly BLOG.  From time to time, I will make mention of my daughter Lydia, of whom I could not be more proud. At the tender young age of 13, she has already demonstrated ...
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Changes

I've been asked by more than one person, how I can have such a good attitude, given the seemingly bad hand I have been dealt.  I've thought about it a lot.  I've not really come up with a good answer.  There are times, when I will just look at something and think that I need to do this or that to it, then I realize that I can't do anything at all.  Other times I think myself lucky when I don't have to go out in below-zero weather, or into some torrential downpour.  And, there are times when I feel guilty, as I see Jonell and Lydia overwhelmed with all they have to do on my behalf, and I feel guilty. Mostly because I know about the sacrifices that she and Lydia make on my behalf.  They tell me that they wouldn't have it any other way, but that doesn't make me feel any less guilty. I really don't have much to complain about. There are people who suffer from Locked-in Syndrome, who have it much worse than me. All I have to do is think about them, and I real...
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A bunch of ducks

It was an absolutely wonderful day last Wednesday.  An unusually warm winter sun, washes over my face, recharging my body with the energy that has been drained over cold winter days.  I got in my chair, and I got wheeled outside, for the first time since last year, before the weather turned cold. It got near 70 degrees, and it was an absolutely beautiful day.  The first thing I noticed when I got outside, was the deep blue sky. It was so clear.  There was a slight breeze. I drank in as much of the warm fresh air, as my body would allow. Somewhere in the distance, there was a pop, pop, pop. Someone was probably taking target practice. After all, we live in the woods, it's not unusual. As I look around, I see projects I started, but had never finished, be quiet Jonell!  I also see many things that got my attention, because they needed to be fixed,  I would fix them if things were different. But things aren't different.  My being outside has attracted the...
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Respect

*told you so!  I recently contacted Celia to notify her I was going to stop writing my BLOG.  Hence the BLOG heist that she posted.  I read that post she made, with tears in my eyes.  Her journey, which has led to the opening of her new business, SPEAKeasy Therapies & Fitness, has no doubt, given her the strength to make it a huge success.  I believe Celia will be instrumental in changing the face of health care.  Having firsthand knowledge of her commitment and compassion for her patients, I have nothing but faith in her success.  As for my writing, I had a conversation with my wife, and after what she said to me, along with some texts I received from Celia, as to why I should keep on writing, I decided to continue with my BLOG.  Though I would reduce my posts to once per week, so I could focus more time on publishing my book. It's on my bucket list. There are many hurdles that I have to overcome, in order to realize my dream of being a publi...
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