at our household Febuary is month of extreme emotions. once we started celebrating my stroke anniversary as our valentine date, I look forward to my stroke anniversary & don't feel sad any more., hubby takes a day off & we enjoy our day together. I love going to NYC so this year we are going to NYC again & this year we are planning to visit 911 memorial & museum & reflection pool. For me 911 museum shows the strength and resilience of human spirit. it shows we are stronger than any adversity which strikes in our life. I know that is true for us. & now most of the days I feel thankful to stroke. I am thankful that it made me better mom & wife. I enjoy my new normal to fullest. This year we will be celebrating our 8th stroke anniversary. I still remember how tramautized we all were after the aftermath of my stroke. Though with hubby's strength we came out of that fire unscathed. yes first year was hardest we ever dealt in our life, but I am so proud of our family that we came out of it stronger than before. Today I can look back & feel proud of the person I have become. though I feel God provided tools & right people in my life when I needed them most. I know I was at the end of my rope when I found this support group & have never left it since then. I have learnt hard way that ordinary things in my life brings me the greatest joy. hope you all are having great day today

Asha