dalene

Stroke Survivor - female
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About dalene

  • Birthday 05/31/1954

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  • Stroke Anniversary (first stroke)
    11-22-2005
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  1. Happy Birthday dalene!

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  9. dalene

    CANCER

    I have been thinking about you as well as having you in my prayers. I know in my heart that you are going to get through this!! Keep up the positive attitude, as this, as stroke survivors know, is the key to success. Remember everyone is praying for you.
  10. dalene

    New York City

    I have just passed my 2 year anniversary and was invited to go on a 3 day trip with some of my students and 2 other teachers. I was supposed to go 2 years ago, but my stroke came a week before we were supposed to go. I was very nervous as to whether i would be able to keep up with a group of high school students, but I DID IT!!!! We left at 9pm on Tuesday night and arrived in New York City at around 5am and had breakfast at a McDonalds. After that we boarded the bus and went to the Today Show ( some of our students made it on TV). We then went on a tour of NBC studios, saw the tree at Rockafeller Center and then to South Street Seaport for lunch, then shopping at China Town, and finally to the hotel to shower and get ready for dinner and to see Mary Poppins--it was wonderful--then finally back to the hotel at 11:30 to get some musc needed rest. The second day was unbelievable! We went to Central Park to see Strawberry Fields and the rest of the group walked down to see the lake. I decided to sit on a bench in the park and save some energy. We then got on the bus for the trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island - what an amazing site. We then boarded the bus to go to lunch at the Empire State building. After a rest at lunch we then WALKED to Macy's and did some shopping, then got on the bus to got to dinner at Bubba Gumps. I then had to walk from Times Square 42nd St. to the theater at 50th st where we saw Alter Boys which is on off Broadway and a show that the kids really enjoyed. We then got on the bus to see the tree lighted at Rockafeller Center, it was gorgoeuos. Finally back to the hotel for bed. The final day we got up for breakfast and off to see the Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall. We arrived home at 9:30 last night and I have to say I really missed my own bed. I have to say that I really didn't think I could do it. I found that I walked faster without my cane than with it. I wear an AFO and when I had my stroke, I had complete left-sided paralysis. I continue to do things that I never thought I would be able to do. So when someone tells you that you are not going to see any more improvements, don't listen to them it is up to you to keep working hard to get better.
  11. Congatulations on returning to a job that you love. It is a big accomplishment and something hat you should be proud of. Best of luck as you move forward.
  12. dalene

    Rehab Revisited

    Ross and Family, You in in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy. Dalene
  13. dalene

    Update

    Well today is my 53rd birthday and I haven't written anything for a very long time. I also had another milestone today. After stroking on 11/20/05 and not working for the rest of the school year, I completed a full year of teaching Algebra II and Precalculus to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. for me it was quite an accomplishment. I began the year using a cane and put notes on an overhead projector. I ditched the cane in December and started using the blackboard after 2 weeks. My students were wonderful therapy on my road to acceptance, which has been a hot topic here lately. These days you always hear negative things about young people these days, but my students really helped me come to grips with my disability. I still walk very slowly and my knee still kicks back (not very pretty), but my students acted like there was not a thing wrong and treated me as if I were normal. As I sit here typing, I have tears in my eyes, because I will never be able to tell them how much they have done for me without crying. Like has been said many times we have to be thankful for all that we have, although we may not be our old selves, we can be better new selves. Never give up hope, I feel that I am getting a little better everyday.
  14. dalene

    Update

    I haven't written anything since October, but come to the site everyday to catch up with everyone. I have been working full time since August and am rather tired at the end of the day. I had my stroke in Nov 2005 and am still seeing progress. I recieved a new AFO in January and it really helps with my walking, athough, I am on my feet from 7:30 til 2:30 with breaks for lunch 1/2 hour and planning period 1 hr. I go to the fitness room 4 days a week and work on the weight machines and treadmill and continue to ride my exercise bike for 20 min every day. My left arm and hand have come back nicely and am seeing myself using more naturely daily. I am now in charge of cooking dinner ( big mistake) and kitchen cleanup, doing laundery, folding the clothes and putting clothes on hangers. I can also dust, but don't do floors or vaccum. I haven't yet ventured to the mall by myself, but can do discount stores because they have buggies. Yesterday, my husband let me drive 1 1/2 hours to pick up my son for spring break. All in all I am beginning to feel like myself again and have excepted my disabilities. I think this is in part because my students except they way I am and treat me as if there is nothing wrong. There are 3 students who go to lunch the same time as I do and I told them that my goal is to beat them down the steps. I have come close, but haven't done it yet. They comment almost everyday that I am getting close and when I do it I can set a new goal. I have also tried the walkaide, but haven't decided if I want to spend that much money. The doctor told me that I had foot drop and wouldn't get any better. That I don't believe. Since getting my new Afo, I am getting my heal to hit first for aabout 15 minutes after I take it off. I have also been using a stretch band on my foot to stretch my foot and leg muscles. I hope you all continue to make progess and continue to keep up with you all.
  15. dalene

    Better Every Day

    When I was first asked if I was coming back to teach, I told the principal that I would try, but I wasn't promising anything. He told me that I could leave early if I was tired or I could use the fitness room during my planning. I was also worried how my students would be and I was also a little emotional. I really think I made the best decision in the world. My leg is getting stronger every day, not only from standing for about 4 hours every day, but I am going to the fitness room 5 days. I need to find some exercises to keep my knee from buckling. My students for the most part are wonderful. They are helpful and very understanding. My former students have also come in to see how I am doing and tell me how happy they are to see me back at school. The emotional issues are getting easier to deal with because I feel more like myself before the stroke. I know and understand that I will never be that person again, but I am determined to work as hard as I can to get as good as I can be. After reading this I know why I don't write in my blog alot. I just seem to ramble, but it also helps to write my feelings down.