MGHIHP does it again!
Today starts up my very anticipated and ongoing Physical recovery. I cant tell you how excited I am to work with Gwen again as she is very good at her profession and a very special person.
I am just as excited to be working with my two new students who are my Philadelphia connections, Amanda and Sharon. They are two lovely ladies from t
Today starts up my very anticipated and ongoing Physical recovery. I cant tell you how excited I am to work with Gwen again as she is very good at her profession and a very special person.
I am just as excited to be working with my two new students who are my Philadelphia connections, Amanda and Sharon. They are two lovely ladies from the city of brotherly love! Can't wait to see them again next week! Welcome to Boston Amanda and Sharon..
A true Godsend
Between the well trained teachers and eager to learn students, it's an absolute pleasure to be at the MGHIHP for my ongoing recovery!
I have been blessed to have Physical therapy students Victor and Tony last week and Haley from upstate New York and Natalie from Bridgewater, Massachusetts this week. All 4 students are under the the instruction of a seasoned and well mannered professional, Gwen.
Quincy So Shore YMCA shines again!
Quincy So Shore YMCA shines again!
The Quincy, South Shore YMCA continues to get better and better. Alyssa has been a wonderful addition to the Y's physical therapy staff. She is determined to finish school and become a Physical therapist and deserves a lot of credit for even showing up and helping people at the YMCA. Alyssa is 6 months pregnant!
Her perseverance and dete
The Quincy, South Shore YMCA continues to get better and better. Alyssa has been a wonderful addition to the Y's physical therapy staff. She is determined to finish school and become a Physical therapist and deserves a lot of credit for even showing up and helping people at the YMCA. Alyssa is 6 months pregnant!
Her perseverance and determination are inspiring to me. I asked her about school and she said, John all I want to do is help people. She has been a true Godsend to me and just today she had me work on 2 different machines for working on my calf and quad muscles. There is no doubt in my mind, heart, and soul that she will become an exceptional Physical therapist one day but in Gods time! Being a great wife and a new expecting mother, her husband, and family have a lot to be thankful to God for.
Last Tuesday January 10th, 2023 started a new year with a lot of personal expectations of myself. It felt so good to be back at my second home, Spaulding Rehab Hospital in Charlestown Massachusetts. It’s been about a year since I’ve done water therapy in Spaulding’s beautiful pool.
I can’t tell you all just how valuable it’s been to my ongoing recovery. It gave me the hope that one day, I can walk without my quad cane just like I have been able to do in the pool. My current 2 instructors from adaptive sports Megan, and Kathleen are very friendly and knowledgeable women. They both make it easier to accept my current physical limitations as I travel down this hard and at times difficult road of recovery. Thank you, Megan, and Kelly! God continues to bless me, Claire, and Britney once again, with your presence!
Its wonderful to be back at Spaulding Rehab Hospital in Charlestown. Occupational Therapist Erin, has been very warm, friendly, professional, and caring. The 3 weeks I've been blessed to work with her I can tell that she is very knowledgeable at her profession and I look forward to our next appointment.
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IN THE BEGINING
Today, Friday December 9th 2022, I received an early Christmas gift and it was like a dream come true for me. I left Boston Medical Center Hospital after being unconscious for 3 weeks from my life threating fall in January of 2020. I was then transferred to world renowned Spaulding Rehab Hospital in Charlestown Massachusetts's. It was there the GRACE of almighty God first revealed itself to me!
REUNITED
It was a long day in coming but today around noontime and with much joy in my heart it was finally here! Abagail and Alana, my very first Physical and Occupational therapists that saw me at my worst, I just want the both of you to know and believe in the deepest part of your hearts and souls that Claire, Britney, Brianna, Robert and I a
It was a long day in coming but today around noontime and with much joy in my heart it was finally here! Abagail and Alana, my very first Physical and Occupational therapists that saw me at my worst, I just want the both of you to know and believe in the deepest part of your hearts and souls that Claire, Britney, Brianna, Robert and I are extremely GREATFUL for all that you have done!
With much love, and appreciation John Broderick
GRATITUDE
GRATITUDE
My heart has been over bursting with with thankfulness and gratitude ever since my God has allowed me to continue living and be a husband and a father to 3 beautiful children. I am extremely grateful to my wife Claire, my 3 children Britney, Brianna and Robert first, and these two wonderful and friendly ladies, Abagail and Alana! They ar
My heart has been over bursting with with thankfulness and gratitude ever since my God has allowed me to continue living and be a husband and a father to 3 beautiful children. I am extremely grateful to my wife Claire, my 3 children Britney, Brianna and Robert first, and these two wonderful and friendly ladies, Abagail and Alana! They are both the ones who set the foundation for my recovery. Abagail was my very first Physical therapist and Alana was my very first Occupational therapist. I was able to write about the deep impact in detail that they have had in my life. Its been an absolute honor to present them both with the book "GRACE ". I've been totally blessed for both of them to see the progress I have made since I was in Abagail's and Alana's care back in early 2020. A Hoyer lift was my best friend then! They are now able to see the fruits of their labor!
Thank you Abagail and Alana.
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we as a family are blessed to have the YMCA SO CLOSE TO WHERE WE LIVE!
we as a family are blessed to have the YMCA SO CLOSE TO WHERE WE LIVE!
we as a family are blessed to have the YMCA SO CLOSE TO WHERE WE LIVE!
It's been an absolute Godsend to have these 4TH year PT Boston University students encouraging me on my road to recovery and healing. Kristen and Florence are two special ladies with a warm and friendly personality. I am very much looking forward to working with these outstanding students. Thank you Boston University for once again producing such wonderful girls and aspiring Physical Therapists!
we as a family are blessed to have the YMCA SO CLOSE TO WHERE WE LIVE!
we as a family are blessed to have the YMCA SO CLOSE TO WHERE WE LIVE!
I cant say enough about working with Gwen again, and her two new students A.J. and Angelo. They both have roots deep in the heart of Texas! They'll both make great PTs one day especially with PT instructor Gwen. Just cany say enough about the MGH Institute of Health Professionals. My physical recovery continues to advance because of women like Jane who has dedicated her life to helping others.
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Today will be the last day I will see Maggie an aspiring woman Physical Therapy student and wonderful person who has helped me tremendously to be at the current place of my recovery. Maggie, you will always hold a special and dear place in my heart. Last week I had the pleasure of working with an incredible and knowledgeable woman, Lesley, and a student of Physical therapy, Taylor. I look forward to a bright and progressive rehab future because of women like Gwen, Maggie, Lesley and Taylor that God has put in my path. Thank you all!
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CONGRATS FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
STUDENTS RISE TO THE OCCASION1
STUDENTS RISE TO THE OCCASION1
Was an absolute pleasure working with the 40 or so 1st-year students at the MGH Institute of Health Professionals. Just over 2 years out from the incident and at the tender age of 61, it was great to see all the young and future aspiring Occupational Therapists. What a blessing for me to be instructed by Laura and Yao. Would do it again 1000 times over!
STUDENTS RISE TO THE OCCASION1
STUDENTS RISE TO THE OCCASION1
STUDENTS RISE TO THE OCCASION1
Just over 2 years out from my Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, I am now climbing the stairs that lead to the second floor at the MGH Institute of Health Professionals in Charlestown. With Maggie by my side and a gait belt on, Anna observes and takes time intervals. Looking forward to climbing the next set of stairs all the way to the top of the 2nd floor. Thank you, Maggie and Anna!
STUDENTS RISE TO THE OCCASION1
Thank you to Dawn and Bob of the Spaulding Rehab Brace clinic. They were so professional taking my older brace I had when I was first admitted to Spaulding IN 2020 and hinged the ankle and trimmed it down. I now can walk with it a lot easier and faster with the modification. So much so that I set a new records for climbing stairs and speed at Physical Therapy.
Your both a blessing!
I was rushed to BMCH, read my last rites and my family was told if and only if John were to survive, he may never walk or talk again! Only 2 years after my tragic fall, I've been absolutely blessed to put together a presentation to speak at churches, retreats, conventions, etc, on the "GRACE" of God. I've written a new book "GRACE", almost done writing "Is there a God?, be starting a podcast in mid-May entitled "OUR NEW NORMALS" and doing all of this with a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury and double vision! To God be all the Glory!
I was rushed to BMCH, read my last rites and my family was told if and only if John were to survive, he may never walk or talk again! Only 2 years after my tragic fall, I've been absolutely blessed to put together a presentation to speak at churches, retreats, conventions, etc, on the "GRACE" of God. I've written a new book "GRACE", almost done writing "Is there a God?, be starting a podcast in mid-May entitled "OUR NEW NORMALS" and doing all of this with a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury and double vision! To God be all the Glory!
I am so thankful to all the students and teaching professionals at the MGH Institute of Health Professionals. Jane has been so instrumental, knowledgeable, encouraging, and inspirational with her years of professionalism. I am proud to say I have accomplished more than I thought I could at this point in my Physical rehab. Climbing the set of stairs to the first landing with Gwen who is wonderfully personable and her 3 students Maggie, AJ and Sara was an absolute blessing for me. Thank you all. And thank God!
I was rushed to BMCH, read my last rites and my family was told if and only if John were to survive, he may never walk or talk again! Only 2 years after my tragic fall, I've been absolutely blessed to put together a presentation to speak at churches, retreats, conventions, etc, on the "GRACE" of God. I've written a new book "GRACE", almost done writing "Is there a God?, be starting a podcast in mid-May entitled "OUR NEW NORMALS" and doing all of this with a Severe Traumatic Brain Injury and double vision! To God be all the Glory!
I haven't felt welcomed and as optimistic by a nicer group of people in a long time as Becky, Anna, Bharat, and Dr. Burns. All were very personable and kind. Claire and I are relieved to know there is no structural damage to my nasal passages or my vocal abilities since my fall. Thank you, Dr. Burns and Bharat. Only God will show that there will be greater healing to come! I would highly recommend them all. The Quincy South Shore YMCA has been a Godsend to me and my family. I met Molly who was just so sweet and knowledgeable hooking up all the electrodes properly on my right leg to use the bicycle machine. It was so good to see Heather once again. I met Heather at the Spaulding Spaulding Rehab Hospital in Charlestown at the adaptive Sports Program last year. A very pleasant woman, and a small world.
I haven't felt welcomed and as optimistic by a nicer group of people in a long time as Becky, Anna, Bharat, and Dr. Burns. All were very personable and kind. Claire and I are relieved to know there is no structural damage to my nasal passages or my vocal abilities since my fall. Thank you, Dr. Burns and Bharat. Only God will show that there will be greater healing to come! I would highly recommend them all. The Quincy South Shore YMCA has been a Godsend to me and my family. I met Molly who was just so sweet and knowledgeable hooking up all the electrodes properly on my right leg to use the bicycle machine. It was so good to see Heather once again. I met Heather at the Spaulding Spaulding Rehab Hospital in Charlestown at the adaptive Sports Program last year. A very pleasant woman, and a small world.
I have been absolutely blessed to be starting up another Physical therapy session with Naseem and 2 of her wonderful students Marion, and Ben. They have been an absolute joy to work with and be around. Looking forward to the 2 new students next week.
I couldn't be more pleased by interacting with Trudy at the assessing phase of my Occupational Therapy. She's wonderful to talk to. Trudy is studying for her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at MGH.
It was a pleasure to meet Kylie who is also studying for her Master's degree in Occupational therapy at MGH. She's in a noble profession to serve with a bubbly personality to help others as her father and my good and Godly friend George does.
MGH and their students continue to be an intricate part of my life and Physical recovery just like Peyton and Pramuk. I can't tell you just how much they inspire me. Naseem has been off the charts pushing me safely to always do better. Her personality is very pleasant and infectious.
I didn't know she liked my sneakers so much! LOL. Katie on a stroll with John!
Thank you Boston University for your Physical Therapy program and students.
They have represented your University well!
Boston University's finest!
Katie and Allie have just been a joy to be around!
Thank you to all the welcoming staff at the Quincy YMCA
TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Thank you MGH Institute of Health Professionals.
A special thank-you to Occupational therapist Pauline and all of her wonderful students and amazing women. I'll miss you all. I will also miss Naseem who has been simply inspirational to me in so many ways along with Abbey, Harqun, Sophie, and Erin. It's been a pleasure to work with all of you ladies.
Blog #5
Almost a year and a half after leaving my 2nd rehabilitation facility New Bridge on the Charles in Dedham, I'm still getting accustomed to home life. My wife and 3 children have and are still adapting to our "NEW NORMAL" if you will. At times it can be challenging for everyone. I am constantly trying to get better physically and have even joined the Quincy YMCA which has been such a blessing. It's only about a 15-minute drive from our home and the people are just so kind and friendly.
As soon as you come into the front welcoming area the receptionists are very friendly. Cheryl who is on the 2nd floor has been very helpful to me. She has been at the YMCA in Quincy for some time now. They should erect a statue in her honor! She's almost like having a personal trainer. There's so much good equipment there for a Traumatic Brain Injury survivor like me. Between going to Spaulding Adaptive Sports in Charlestown, and riding the 3 wheel bikes, and twice a week attending the YMCA in Quincy along with doctors appointments, it most definitely can become hectic. We're all still trying to get used to all the changes in our schedules.
One thing the fall hasn't taken away is my desire to help others. I used to broadcast on Christian radio station WEZE 590 AM THE WORD. The hope was to help people with any of lives Hurts, Habits, or Hang-ups through the ministry of Celebrate Recovery. There's even a listing of meetings and times I have posted on this Website. Just click on the RESOURCES tab to learn more. Being a former advanced trained leader of Celebrate Recovery a ministry that was in 42 different countries and in 30,000 churches worldwide at that time, was a blessing.
I am working hard to help those who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury and their families like mine. I have put together a Podcast on this Website entitled, "OUR NEW NORMALS". The 1st episode will start in May. You can listen to the presentation I gave to the Massachusetts Brain Injury Association which I have posted today. Just click on the OUR NEW NORMALS PODCAST tab to listen and learn more.
BLOG #4
A Wonderful Team
Freedom with Rachel
A Wonderful Team
I know that I only speak for myself and my family, so I want to give a sincere shout-out to the wonderful team at Spaulding Adaptive Sports. You have all been so gentle and kind to me and my family. We look forward weather permitting, to the journey and friendships that we have and will develop. A special and warm thank you (left to right) to, Hannah, Tabitha, Shannon, Rachel, Heather, and Mike.
You all make a hard situation a lot easier. Even from the lips of my Lord Jesus, HE said, "just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve". Be proud of what you all do helping me and my family navigate through this hard and most difficult journey.
A Special Place
Freedom with Rachel
A Wonderful Team
As a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor, I can no longer do a lot of the simple things that I once did. I didn't think twice about taking a shower, getting dressed, bending over to pick something up, simply walking to the corner store, shaking hands with friends, or mowing the grass. I now know just how blessed I used to be and just how much I took all of those things for granted. You don't know how special a gift you possess being able to function normally until you have had it all stripped away as I have. Spaulding is more than a Rehab Hospital, it's a place of true hope. Its also the place where God changed my life and set me on a path you won't believe!
Freedom with Rachel
Freedom with Rachel
Freedom with Rachel
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown will always hold a very special place in my heart. The people who work there are just like family to me. From Physical therapy with Elise and Dan to Occupational therapy with Jennifer. Thank you to Amber for guiding me in Water aerobics and instructing my family which was very helpful. To Kerry for sharing her warm smile and personality with me and my family. Rachel has been a sweetheart to me and I enjoyed pulling an innocent prank on her while cycling! She makes it fun! I never thought I would be able to ride a bike ever again but with the very special equipment and people at Spaulding Adaptive Sports, the sky is truly the limit for me!