Hi Sheryl and welcome to the blog community. Seeing the world through the eyes of a child is quite heartwarming. Their enthusiasm and curiosity keeps us going when the times are tough that's for sure. Henry is at that age too where he is learning and curious about all around him.

You've got the right attitude towards stroke - ya can't let it win out - never ever. On bad days, know that you can vent and we'll understand as we've all been there at some point.

hi volare77:

welcome to wonderful world of blogging. I stroked at age 34, & spent first year in huge grief over loss of my job my body, but for me my young son & hubby was huge carrot to get back in action & start living my life. for me blogging all my good,bad & ugly emotions helped me huge deal to get back to my life. today at 5+ years I am happy, content & better person due to my stroke. So stroke was just bump in my life's journey.

Asha

Sheryl, you are so right about the things you never thought you would do and now enjoy. Ray had two major strokes in 1999 and while he was in hospital our daughter came in to tell us she was pregnant with our first grandchild. We now have five grandchildren and her first is now nine so many happy visits have taken place since then.

Never give up trying to make your life better. There is so much left to enjoy.

Sue.

Good for you now just don't get Henry to spoiled like I have my grand daughter about the garden!

Hi Sheryl: You are doing very well with your recovery and, yes, Henry will reap a lot of the benefits. I too did not have children. Unfortunately all my nieces and nephews with the exception of one live far from our home in Arizona. But I recently found out my niece here is pregnant. Not due till fall, but I'm already knitting a baby blanket. It makes me feel good that I can still do things for others, even though I can walk worth a plug nickel!! Keep it up...good things will come if you work for them. Leah