Dedication
First, I dedicate this book to the
brain-injured, and all the exceptional caregivers who unselfishly nurture them
each and every day, though it’s not an easy task.
Second, I dedicate this to my late cousin Heather Johnson,
who was my inspiration for becoming a special education teacher, my true
calling.
And, most
important, I dedicate this to God, Who I know holds me in His loving hands.
Disclaimer
This book does not offer advice on the
medical treatment of patients, which is only appropriate for specially-trained
medical professionals who have a detailed knowledge of the patient. Do not rely
on information in this book in place of requesting professional medical advice.
Please remember that medical information is frequently changing.
This book is the product of my experience
and exhaustive research. I assume no liability for the information provided
here. Use of the information in this book releases me from any responsibility
for any loss or other liability incurred by the reader.
[I hope that the necessary legalism of this
disclaimer does not bother the reader as much as it bothers me having to put it
here. JJS]
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
DEDICATION
DISCLAIMER
EDITOR’S NOTE
FOREWORD: In the
Eye of the Storm
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PREFACE
PROLOGUE
TEACHING UNTIL I COULD NO LONGER TEACH
MY FAMILY
MYSOPHOBIA AND ME – THE GERMOPHOBE GIRL
DOCTORS
CHURCHES
THE POWER OF PRAYER
WHAT I MISS ABOUT TEACHING
CLIFF, MY FIRST STUDENT
MY FOSTER SON, BRIAN
TRIBUTE FROM FOSTER SON, BRIAN
WHAT I DON’T MISS ABOUT TEACHING
MY MICKEY MOUSE ® OBSESSION
“STEAL AWAY”
SUPPORT GROUPS
“HOW COME YOU HAVE A NOTEBOOK?” (A BRAIN INJURY LIST)
CONCUSSIONS AND MORE…
A TRIBUTE FROM MY FRIEND MAGGIE
HAPPY AND ANGEL
FRIENDS
“AIDEN”
“CURRENT” EVENTS
THE ADIRONDACKS
THINGS PEOPLE GET RIGHT
THE LADY AT THE
BEACH
MISFIT
TOYS
TRIGGERS
FORTUNE COOKIES
MS. CORRECTOR: THERE, THEIR, THEY’RE
MOVIES AND MORE
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC
OTHER THINGS THAT HELPED ME
(HOLISTIC AND MORE)
BUSINESSES THAT HAVE HELPED ME
HONESTY
JANETISMS
ME, ME, ME
DANIELLE AND CATHERINE
TRIBUTES AND THANKS FROM MY STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS
MORE TRIBUTES…
SIGNS
MAGNETS
MY WARDROBE AND MORE…
A TRIBUTE FROM MY FRIEND MARLA
MY IEP
THE BAG LADY
FAVORITE QUOTES
DR. SEUSS’S HELP
WHY THE TITLE: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MY WHITE PICKET FENCE?
WHY THE TITLE: WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MY WHITE PICKET FENCE?
RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND LITERATURE THAT HELPED ME
APPENDIX 1. LETTER FROM DR. TAMAI
APPENDIX 2. BIANYS ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY HANDOUT (2014)
APPENDIX 3. BRAIN INJURY WALLET CARD
APPENDIX 4. SCHLIFF TESTIMONY TO ALBANY, NY, LAWMAKERS
APPENDIX 5. BRAIN TUMOR VIGIL
APPENDIX 6. JURY DUTY WAIVER LETTERS EXCERPTS
APPENDIX 7. LETTER TO DAILY FREEMAN EDITOR: A MIRACLE
APPENDIX 8. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP’S MINDSET HANDOUT
APPENDIX 9. DAILY REPORT SHEET
APPENDIX 10. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
APPENDIX 11. INVITATION TO A PARTY
APPENDIX 12. LETTER OF REFERENCE
APPENDIX 13. RESUME
EPILOGUE
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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What Ever Happened to My White Picket Fence?
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