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Lady Rose, I actively look all of the time for things that I might can do 1-handed. And one thing I settled on was cooking. Unlike you, I was not an experienced cook, nor did I like it much. So, I went on-line, and found that there is a wealth of free recipes out there! Virtually, every food producer has a web site devoted to recipes. Like "Kraft", "Betty Crocker", etc. Or, try searching by product, such as potato, pork, anything you want. Web sites usually have a search on site, in which you can search for a particular recipe if you want. Look for recipes that are "quick and easy", and look at Sandy's suggestions for "helpers", and I bet you'll be cooking like a pro again in no time! And,have new recipes to share! Becky

Nancy, I'm so sorry that you're in this spot! Wish I could help, but I have no idea... My one suggestion is for you to play out all the "what-ifs" in your head beforehand, so that no matter what happens, you're as comfortable as you can be with your decision and you won't blame yourself. Cyber hugs coming your way! Becky

I'm so sorry. I know it's hard. Love 'n hugs to you both-Becky

Jamie, I don't always read blogs- either no time, or eyes too tired. So, I just found out today about your problem circ in your legs and surgery to correct. I'm sorry you've had to go thru all of this, but I am delighted things are going well for you. Prayers for smooth sailing here on out! Becky

Hi, Bob. You sound great! Thanks for updating. Take care! Becky

Katrina, I'm glad you're home, and that all went well. You sound optimistic. Keep up that positive attitude. Best wishes, Becky

Katrina, It is a well-documented fact that many people who have seizures also have "auras" preceding them and know they are going to seize. So glad you're gong to another doc .Becky

Katrina, Speaking for myself, I can say that nothing worth having comes easily. And I also understand that you must be feeling like, "Enough trial and tribulation, already! I've been thru enough! And, you would be right. But, I think that you owe it to yourself ( and your hand) to try and find out what the problem is, and if it can be fixed. So, my vote is that you should see a neurologist first, before deciding to quit. In the meantime, keep on keepin' on! Becky

Welcome back! We missed you! BECKY

Cat- Try looking at it this way: Your sister is someone you trust, respect, and she is responsible, right? So you placed your grandaughter with someone who is trustworthy, responsiblle, and respectible? How can that be a bad thing?Plus, this child is probably gonna need all the love and support she can get. You can still call her, go and see her, take her for outings, and just be there for her, riiight? i think it sounds liikee you've done the best you couuld with a difficult situation. BECKY

YAY, MIKE! KEEP ON KEEPING ON! Becky

What I meant was I think you're doing great! For instance, pre-stroke, I had a few horses. To me, they were just pets. But, I was around riders,and even rode some. I wasn't real proficient, but rode enough to know that it could be pretty physically demanding. So, what I was asking (and apparently asked badly) was what are you doing physically to have come so far in such a short period of time? Please, I meant no offense. It was a poor, incomplete choice of wording on my part. I'm sorry.

I was reading your post, thinking I had nothing to offer, because I feel the same. So, I read thru all of the posts, 'til the very end...Let's see if I got this right; you're 3 yrs. post, can ride a horse, and almost ride your motorcycle, and you're 69. My question is: What are you doing? Becky

Katrina, God did help you. If the power pole had landed a little to the lt or rt, you might not be here.Rt? Becky

Nancy, I know that is not the ideal solution, and that it poses certain problems, but what about a g-tube, if all else fails? Becky

I think I mentioned in one of my posts that I had to hire caregivers for my mother, a stroke survivor. For the first time in my life, I was "the boss" and, then I found out that if you are "the boss", you also have responsibility for firing if someone is not doing her job. I can honestly say that I tried everything to avoid it. But, the bottom line was that ifthey weren't doing their job, and I did not feel safe leaving my Mother with them,then they had to go, regardless of what my mother thought. It was my responsibility. Sometimes, you just do what you have to do. Becky

Debbie-I pray there's no connection,but when you started coughing,etc., where was Kira? Becky

Hi! My stroke was 5 yrs ago Prior to my life was high stress at home and work. Post-stroke, I seem to be unable to handle even smaller degrees of stress.Sounds like you have alot of stress goin' on. Maybe individual and family therapy would help. Becky

Lydi, This is huge! Use it, don't be worried or scared of it! Train your brain to remember, using a room-specific "anchor". Look at your anchors, and try to remember...last night,yesterday...last month. When you feel pretty confident,try to transfer that ability to something on you, such as a mole.freckle, or scar That way, you're taking the memory with you.When you feel confident,try remembering without an )anchor. Just an ide I had. What I think is so significant, is that you can remember with a prompt(anchor), and that shows that your brain is trying.

Katrina, I keep forgetting to tell-I think you said awhile ago that a lady from Raleigh came to your house to fit you for Bioness. That told me that you don't live too far from the Chapel Hill or Durham areas. While looking for something else one day I found out that both Chapel Hill and Duke have neurology depts. and both have general clinics. I think I read that UNCCH has pt. Anyway, maybe someone there can help you. Becky

Lenny, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I know it hurts. But, I'm also glad that you 2 were able to become good friends after his stroke. You were there for him, Lenny.You're both in my prayers. Becky

Rico, I'd have a hard time accepting the diagosis of a doc I didn't trust, and an even harder time leting that doc operate on me. On the other hand, scarey as it is, in a way, you're lucky if the doc is right, because I have all of those symptoms from my stroke, and sometimes, I wish there were a surgery to make them just go away. Get a 2nd, definitely, get a second opinion.Becky

Debbie,Gotta thank you. I read the part where poor Bruce said that he didn't know how much more he could take, andIgot this image ofhim watching you run all over the place, talking 3000mph. Then Bruce sayihg, "What now?" Best laugh I've had in awhile.Thanks,Becky

PERFECT! It couldn't have gone better if you set it up! 5 outta 5 stars! Becky

What a fun abd useful "task"! Good going,Julie, for thinking of this! Becky