[Nfbk] Update on Buffa

[Todd]

Fantastic, Tonia. Thank you for the update!

Blessings,

Todd

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From: Nfbk [mailto:nfbk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gatton, Tonia
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Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 10:19 AM
Subject: [Nfbk] Update on Buffa

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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