[Nfbk] Update on Buffa

[Denise Franklin]

I am simply amazed! You really can't keep a good woman down. This is awesome news.

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On Oct 31, 2013, at 10:19 AM, "Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)" <Tonia.Gatton at ky.gov> wrote:

> I just got off the phone with Buffa.  Wow, what a woman!  She's the perfect example of what a difference sheer determination can make.  She should be in intensive rehab but thanks to crappy insurance, she's been home for the past two weeks.  She's only getting PT 2 or 3 days a week but now that she can put weight on both her leg and arm; she's up moving around and walking as much as possible.  I think the only time she has used a wheelchair since coming home is to go to synagogue; and this Saturday, she plans on using a support cane instead, and sit in one of the regular seats.  Her main concern is being able to get up out of the seat.  Her PT friend has said she'd help her but Buffa is determined to do it on her own.
> 
> She mentioned doing things like cleaning out the cat litter box, taking the trash out and even by herself, crossing the intersection where she got hit.  She's determined not to use a wheelchair and isn't using the support cane except when walking long distances.  She just says she's extremely slow at doing things but at least she's doing it.  She commented that after all, she could be dead...  What an inspiration!
> 
> Buffa's not eligible for sick leave sharing because she hasn't been there at least 5 years.  Since she's nearly out of leave, her boss wants her to come back to work for the week in December preceding the two weeks their agency is closed for the Holidays; so that she'll get paid for all that time.  She's going to try doing that and then  anticipates having to be off work awhile longer until she finishes her PT.  Oh yeah, she'll soon be starting outpatient rehab and plans on "walking" the 3 or 4 blocks to get there.
> 
> She sends her love and is very appreciative of all the cards, gifts and care packages.  If you'd like to send her something, her home address is:
> 
> Buffa Hanse
>    1329 Devers Road
> Richmond, VA 23226  
> 
> Have a blessed day,
> 
> Tonia
> 
> Tonia Gatton
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> KY Office for the blind
> Charles W McDowell Center
> 8412 Westport Road
> Louisville, KY 40242
> 800-346-2115
> (502) 429-4460 ext 224
> (502) 429-7113 fax
> tonia.gatton at ky.gov
> 
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