HostLinda

Congratulations Fred! I want to echo everyone else in saying that you are an inspiration to us all.

hostlinda

Jan,

You have been such a great friend to so many of us here on StrokeNet. I'm so glad that you won that dinner to enjoy with you husband and friends. What a nice gift to share with them. I'm so glad to hear that you are getting such great results from the 'Rollaider'.

"God is a miracle maker and only HE can take care of the problems that are too big for us to handle. It is the Beast, Stroke, that wants to rob us of our joy, steal our love, and wreck havoc in our lives and homes. But we know that Positive Thinking and keeping the HOPE alive keep that Beast a thing of the past. "

Thank you for everything you do!

cuzlin

Michael,

Although my speech is alot better than it used to be, its not pre-stroke perfect. I have more cognitive issues that of course very few people are aware of. Even my folks who I stayed with for the 6 months right after my stroke didn't know about the cognitive issues that I deal with today. As I understand the process with SSI, if you have been denied twice, you are entitled to have a lawyer. When I started the process, I called a lawyer first. They told me to try to apply on my own. Hang in there. I understand completely. It's difficult, but I know you can do it.

cuzlin

lenny,

I am so glad to hear about your progress. Keep at it! Dont forget to use it every day, as much as you can. Congratulations again,

cuzlin

Donna,

I am in a different situation. As I think about what to say I have so many things on my mind. About 11 years ago, I left my husband and children due to emotional abuse. At the time, I could not afford to take care of my children, and even every else, I knew how much my now ex loved our children. At the time, I was working as an assistant manager of a fast food restaurant, at the same time, I was taking classes to get a associates degree. Now my kids are all grown up. They are 22 and 19. They are trying to understand what has happened to me with my stroke. Recently my family had a family reunion week that my children were able to go to. Because of my stroke and seizures that have also caused severe car sickness I was not able to go. I'm sure that my family just doesn't understand, even though a few months ago I was able to discuss a bit of what I have been going thru emotionally and I think my folks might understand a little more now. My mom is a retired RN and my dad is a retired Methodist pastor. Hang in there with your daughter. She needs you more now than ever even though she's not going to admit that to you right now.