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Would have started sooner, but I don't get much time work on these things. But here goes.
A little history: On 1 nov 03, my wife Sam, had a brainstem stroke, and wasn't expected to make it through the night. She was very lucky that my son was in the room when she began to get dizzy. He called 911 immediately, and saved her life. I was in Tokyo at the time, and it took about a day and a half to get home.
Two weeks ICU, 2 months advanced care, and another 3 in in-patient rehab, before she came home. Truly a miracle, and we thank God that she beat all the Dr's best guesses for recovery.
It's been close to 2 1/2 years now, and with therapy, lot's of work, and her great attitude, she is now able to pull herself up to a standing position with a walker or a grabrail. Right side is still weak, but improving. Speech is coming along, and folks are telling me that they understand most of what she is saying.
We've been married 21 years, have 3 kids. Air Force dropped us off in Oklahoma, and we've lived here for around 12. I'm originally from Western NY, Sam's from Thailand. Both of us hate snow. We do alot of fishing, and she loves her garden. (which means I also "love to garden"). I'm a freight pilot now, and it makes for some interesting moments when I'm on the road. I'm writing this from Ohio, going to Rome on saturday to pick up a trip to Djibouti (east of Ethiopia), then back to OK.
That's enough for now. Gotta see how these thing work!
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