Hi All: I've had something going every day this week. I guess that is progress since I could not have done this even a few months ago. I had workouts with my physical trainer on Mon & Wed which included the recumbent bike and 2-3# hand weights, machines and other leg lift exercises. I'm up to 12 min. on the recumbent bike; a few months ago my limit was 5 min!! Yesterday my caregiver drove me to the podiatrist for my big toe that has had a fungus. The last podiatrist didn't do it correctly and so it came back still with a fungus. This doctor was great. He took the whole toenail off (ouch). I'm to soak it 2x/day in epsom salt water and then recover with neosporin and a special band-aid he provided. I have a follow-up in 10 days. Today I went and had my hair washed and blown dry. So I now have a couple days to rest up. Our weather has been HOT and sometimes very windy.

A friend of mine has a daughter who had an anuerysm in her brain which bled and she is in a drug induced coma like I was. I was able to lend my support and help to her family because of my miracle of surviving a brainstem stroke. I sent out an email to those in my address book who knew my friend and called for prayers. I am getting an idea of what God's will is for me and felt good I could pass on my hope for them. Nicole is only 30, is married and has a 2 week old baby and a 2 year old son. I do hope and pray God has a miracle in store for her. It brought back a lot of memories and again I visited my gratitude for all that has been given to me. Happy Memorial Day.

Hugs, Leah :mom: