Monday, November 29, 2010

November 2010



After long weeks of setback (they seemed to be forever!), Charb started to get better very quickly!


His appetite came back! always a good sign for recovery and better health in his case ( those who knew Charb from before will know what I am talking about!) At his birthday, Nov 8th, it was obvious he was getting better!



Eddy Pepperoni ( you must remember him from last Nov, when Charb carried the torch, Eddy made it his top priority to be there walking beside him!), yes Eddy was in every Monday to lift his spirit... and his body!





He started to exercise a bit, than more and more, with Abby Lynch, a former wrestler and rugby player! and now Charbel's trainer!





And here comes Mr Rob Davis, a skilled teacher who practices Socrates method: let Cahrb talk and say what is in his mind; if he does not talk, throw a challenging question at him... and listen to the flow that comes out! 'cause the New Charb LOVES to talk!





On top of that, comes another good therapy: Swimming!


Couple years ago, Charb started some sporadic swimming in Acadia University and here in Windsor, but this time we hope it will continue for a while... It is so close to home, in King's Edgehill School, it is supervised, and he has the best team: Abby Lynch & Sam Bland...


Norma & myself keep pushing the buttons!


"See how lucky you are, BearCharmer! You have the most caring, enthusiastic, skilfull people working with you! Just say YES!


... and let it RUMBLE!"


Note: Check some videos on Facebook!..

Monday, October 25, 2010

October 25th already!

We haven't updated the blog for so long!
First, Charb wanted to be on facebook! So we uploaded
some videos, specially the summer ones from Lebanon...

Second, we have not broken any new records... as more of
walking and going to the gym, or swimming and wrestling...

Third, since he came back from Lebanon, he was depressed,
so depressed... to the point he has being sick for over a month!
Withdrawal? lack of interest? of appetite? (he is hardly eating
a thing! even BANANAS do not mean much to him anymore!)

He has lost over 15 lbs! mostly muscles! Dizzy most of the time,
walking has become hazardous, exercise is NILL! and the TV
has taking over!
He gets better for few hours, but soon collapses down into inertia!

He is not like the BEAR we knew right now!

And for the first time in 3 years he is back taking medications!

But this is Charb! Every step back is followed by a big jump ahead!
At least we hope so!

If you are interested in some pics and videos, try his face book.
I will try to post some of them to blog, soon...

Friday, March 26, 2010

What is up in March/ 2010?

Well, thanks to Trevor, Charb enjoyed going
to the gym... his old- and wild- dream!



He doesn't want to go easy, either! But Mom is very concerned!
"300 lbs??? Are you crazy?!"

He will keep going there as long as he works out,
not just socialises in long talks!
Meanwhile we still thinking about the pool and the
benefits of water exercises!

Note: Dear Diana!
Thank you so much for your comment! Norma use to
read your blog all the time and was sad when you
stopped! We understand the reason, we had to shut down
our first blog, too!
We love to email you, but do not have your address!
Better still, how about face book? We will be glad to add
you as a friend!

Sunday, February 28, 2010

A note at the end of Febr2010:

All the focus lately is on WALKING ...on 2 feet!
Balancing and walking!
What is more normal for humans?
A process so seemingly simple for us,
so out of reach after being in a coma for months,
and in bed for years!

As always with Charb, it slows down to a still....
then he shouts up and surprises every one!



Thursday, January 21, 2010

Well, the new year is going fast!
Jan 21 already!

Charb's focus is in walking ...


and wrestling with Ed!...



Good luck Charb!

Monday, December 21, 2009

Happy Holiday Wishes...




To our friends,
visitors
and community members


For years you have shown us
understanding, help, support and respect…
You have posted your prayers,
your wishes and hopes...
You have followed Charbel's gigantic and
astonishing progress...
Your encouragements and
positive comments
pushed us even further in our
tentative ways - and our determination-
to improve!

It all combined and culminated
on Nov 20th, at the Olympic Torch Relay,
when Charbel got the honor to carry the Torch,
and by your enthusiastic presence,
your comments and the ongoing encouragement that never faded!
You have made us feel special, loved, cared for and honored
to be Canadian and to be part of this fantastic community...

As we thank you all for making us feel so proud,
we extend our
best wishes for a Merry Christmas

and a Happy and safe New Year…


The Rouhana Family.