I haven't been around in quite awhile! So I stopped by this evening and after reading a few messages on the board, decided to write one here. I'm doing good. I took up Tai chi and enjoy that and also joined a discussion group where participants just talk?share about their life experiences. Does me good to open up with others.

My manfriend & I were out at the mall today and lo and behold I met my co-worker! It was a surprise since I haven't seen anyone from work since the stroke! Both she and I worked on the ground floor. She has been dating a man who does the same job as we do (nurse's aides) but he works on the 5th floor. She's telling me he HAD A BRAINSTEM STROKE(!!!) early December. So I told her a little about my experience with our employer. Paul has balance issues aand very fatigued. I told her to tell him to TAKE IT EASY, the first 6 months are important after a stroke... Difficult to believe this has happened to him, he was very active and full of energy! It saddens me though, for I know well the road ahead and hope he has better luck than I have had.

My case is still unresolved and I don't know what's going to happen next. They have stopped insurance payments since September (4 months ago!!) and they have yet sent me to get evaluated by a neurologist. I am awaiting his assessment to see if I still qualify for disability. :uhm: (it seems they like to keep me waiting, hoping I'll get fed up and resign, Ha tough chance!)

Later...