Brooks Rehab Center

I enjoyed every minute when I stayed at Brooks for 2 weeks.

Physical and Occupational therapy started at 8a.m and ended at 3p.m.
I had wonderful therapist that enjoyed also spending time with me.
I made a special friend there also. His name was Aspen. It was the Physical therapy dog. He was a beautiful golden retriever. I spent time with him every time I could. When I started therapy I made sure he was with me. The owner told me that he wouldn't really do anything without a treat and wouldn't listen to anybody but the owner and me. He told me that was something new. I use to trick him pretending that there was a treat when there wasn't. He always listen to me and followed what I said. I love this dog so much he became my friend. He wasn't the dog to play with little children. He use to pull on the wheel chair with little children so he couldn't play with little children. So I went around the floor with him walking next beside me and when he started to pull I pulled him back next beside me. After a couple runs. I let go of the leash and he stayed right next beside me. The owner was so amazed. I enjoyed spending time the Aspen.

When I left Brooks. The owner told me when she was walking aspen and when they passed my room he tried to go in it, but I wasn't there she said "No Aspen he isn't there anymore." I was so shocked how he did that. He remembered me. I went back to Brooks to watch him as they celebrated Independence day. They had a guest speaker at Brooks and the owner wanted me to spend time with Aspen and watch him. I was so honored that he offered me that. So my aunt and uncle took me back to Brooks so I can watch him. I got some items like a lunch box a little hand sanitizer that clips on your key chain. A note pad that came with a pen. I got a couple of those. And a Id bag thing that you can put your id into it and put it around your neck. It was a fun day. Ben Vareen spoke at Brooks. I didn't know who he was, but my uncle said he use to be an actor. He played small roles in movies and tv episodes.

It was a fun day and a fun 2 weeks. I am hoping to go back there when I get my prosthesis for more rehab.