jwatrous

My chilfrens' dad has been gone for over 10 years, and his presence is still felt as his spirit lives on in his kids - death can be awful, but letting someone go, allows them to be rid of pain and suffering; It must be painful to loose a spouse, after so many years - I am remarried experiencing 26 years together. How I would handle loss of spouse is beyond comprehension, and my kudos goes out to those who handle it so gracefully June, from CT.

Ken - Iam a survivor from 1985 & can tell you, we must be careful not to be scammed as there are {MADOFF] CROOKS out there preying on our wishes to do anything to be better! Being immobile is awful, I'll keep you in my prayers

Society is aiming high to find a cure for us, but as cures take years to be found, we do not have the time to wait, so we must carry on, making the best out of a bad situation P.S. WHEN HANDED A LEMON JUST MAKE LEMONADE! AND GET ON WITH IT JUNE, FROM CT & A SURVIVOR

Ken - Let's face it - the day we had a stroke - well it has changed our lives in a profound way where we will never be the same, but life goes on, no matter how many setbacks we experience Good luck, June, survivor, from CT

Congrats on your anniversary! As life is a celebration in itself, every day you can say - I made it tiday, is a blessing June, from CT

congrats to you in your new place, that is just yours June

Yes, most of us do, but if it were me, I would focus more on your recovery and knowing you have done your best June

sorry, but there is much pain with stroke, and most of it you cannot see, so how can we expect others to understand? June

You have deserved the right to be sad - My bleed was in 1985 at age 39 :Tantrum: , and to this day, I get weepy very easy - It is all part of the grieving process, so I was told. We both have lost alot , so pray, work hard & try to keep your mind off of you & as the years will go by, joy will replace your tears as we are blessed to be alive June :cheer:

There is absolutely nothing worse than being cocked in, I know because my stroke was in 1985 at age 39 :Tantrum: & even though it seems like it has been years, which it has been, one just never gets over a stroke, we may have some progress, but understanding your journey, not only will you help others, but you will become quite wise June :cheer: :beer:

:big_grin: congrats on your 4 year anniversary & in life, it is always best to look forward and not backward. I love the serenity prayer where it encourages us to accept what we have to our best, and accept the fact that are some things in life that we cannot change - June :cheer: :2cents:

:Clap-Hands: Bonnie - you have done great - :Clap-Hands: , but it is great that you can look back to where you were & are now GOOD LUCK June :cheer: :beer:

so sorry your trip was awful - i know you did all the work, but as a survivor, I felt the emotional pain just knowing I am a burden GOOD LUCK June :cheer: :big_grin:

:Clap-Hands: Glad you are winning, and have a group tat will support you Keep up the good work June :2cents:

You have the right to be scared out of your mind, but like the others said, if you can give birth, cardiac cath will be a piece of cake! Try to relax and good luck June :beer:

Some people just do not think or put themselves in your place, a shame - I would write a nice note telling them how you missed their visit, esp. now since you are more alone, would love their company, but would appreciate a phone call ahead of time, so you can plan to put out paper plates in lieu of your fine china, for them Courtesy is a two-way street June :oohlala:

best wishes in your recovery, and being 21 years post stroke, I can attest to the fact that we do relax more as time goes by, but we never loose that fear that it could happen again! GOD BLESS June :cheer:

your brother is not seeing the problem clearly, so show him receipts for your mom's care, which it is his mom, too, but often, in a family, it will be just one, who shoulders the responsibility I would get a social worker involved, who will explain not only the costs, but the burden you are taking on alone - get help before your health is compromised June :cheer:

:Clap-Hands: The stroke net needs more people, like Denny June

Words will never properly express my sorrow for your loss, but please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers June

back pain is awful, esp. when you have all the responsibilities you have - Sure hope you were able to get xtra help June :cheer:

Jean - I read one of your replies where you mention the multitude of doctors we see after a stroke - For me, sometimes it just gets to be too much - Happy Spring June