On a typical morning, it takes most people about a half hour to get up, get dressed, and have breakfast. For Brooke, it usually takes about four hours. Her mother, Jean, wakes her early in the morning and exercises her arms and legs. Then, she gives her a bath, combs her hair, and brushes her teeth. After that, she dresses her and lifts her into her wheelchair. By late morning, Brooke is ready for breakfast. In the afternoon, Brooke goes to her classes and listens carefully. Her mother goes to classes with her and takes notes. For a lot of activities, such as using a calculator, Brooke uses her mouth, instead of her hands and legs. She can move her wheelchair by blowing into a tube.