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Marie: I love your attitude towards life, no wonder you attract lot of people towards you. positives always attracts happiness around them Asha

hey Merrie: welcome to wonderful world of blogging. you have come long way stroking at such a young age 30 & then surviving & moving on with life for 24 years, that in itself is great achievement, and I am sure there had been lot of struggle on the way, but you are indeed one strong woman. with stories like you I know I will do great in my life too. I stroked at age 34 4 years ago. I thought my world ended for me, but slowly realizing I am entering into second phase of my life and I am actually loving it. so what I have right now only one functioning hand & walk little different. but I am able to appreciate my life much more, ad enjoy more. Asha

Jean: I would love to see your writing in any forms, everything you write is amazing. I still miss your sunday sermons. I would pay for it if you agree to write it. I am still waiting for your book to come out and I can come with you on oprah if you want to promote it. Asha

Ann: your blog and Sue's blogs sounds so similar so I will tell you the same thing I told Sue. It is pleasure to learn how to deal with life even with all its ups and downs. caregiving is not for easy & all of you should be given gold medal in cargiving tournament. Asha

Sue: this site and from bloggers like you, I learn great deal how to move on with my own life and be happy in my life. by writing all your fears, how you deal with them, you leave great example to follow. I know this site has been big blessing for me to be able to happy in my current state and appreciate life at the face value. Asha

Gary: woohoo for Kyle. this are all good firsts. now is the day pass than pretty soon going back home & begin new chapter of life. Kyle with your great positive attitude you will do great in your life, I can tell that for sure, since all uncle & aunties have done well with their life before you. so you will do better than us. wishing you all the happiness in the world. Asha

hey Janine: so happy to see your blog it was full of good news.It feels good to know Larry will be getting outpatient therapy, those wil be huge help and I am sure he will stsrt reclaiming his independence back through it. welcome home party sounds like fun, we need to see lot of pictures of your house & your party. Asha

hey Bill: thanks for quiteing down this nosy mind who gets very happy in other people's lovestory. I am strong believer in matches are made in heaven and God has his own way of correcting our behaviour. I don't think I would have ever graduated to love my hubby so much & realize he is my soulmate even with all his & mine quirks wishing you lot of happiness with your newfound love Asha

Bill: great to hear from you, I want juicy details of this your lady friend, who is she how did u meet,is it something serious or going to end up in serious relationship. where does she live. I have coutless questions very happy for you. Asha

hey sue: even I am laughing hard though I did not notice it firt time so it's sherry to blame Asha

hey Butch: It's always pleasure reading your updates. for me empty nest is lot of years away, but I am sure it will be different phase in our life. It's good that you have your golfing as great outlet. is Lisa active on this site? Asha

Sue: I don't have any great wisdom words after what Jean told you, instead I want to offer you lots of hugs and remind you. this shall change too. nothing is going to be forever. I agree with Jean about Lion's club, it wasn't intented for you. Asha

sharon: I agree with Maria. It is lot of work & hassle taking care of adult infant. I hope tomorrow you feel better tomorrow. Asha

Katrina: so happy for you. congrstulations for your driving permit. everything DOES happen in HIS time. I am also happy that you are able to realize how far you have come in your recovery, physically and also emotionally. you will find out yourself by reading your own old blogs. I am so happy for you. challenges in life makes fruits of labor much more appreciated. Asha

Sue: life is wonderful when you take it on the face value with lot of attachment to end result. I know I found great side to me which often friends and family pinpoint as a bad side. but I know by not planning for every minute detail in my life, life is more enjoyable. I am glad you are having great time with friends and family. 40 years is great celebration. lots of love Asha

kim: sounds like you are having great time & creating great friends for you passion. Asha

Janine: I am so happy for you. It feels great to know life still can be joy after maor trauma. it's great that you both are able to go out for walk. is Larry able to walk by himself? Asha

Jean: loved your reprint, I have read it 100 times before also but each time it affirms my belief in optimism. I love your way of thinking in everything. feel lucky to found u on this network. Asha

hey Sue: 40th wedding anniversary wow wish I could come to your party, can you mail all your yummy party food virtually. will love to be part of festivities. your solid 40 years shows many what it mans to be together in thick & thin. I hope you feel better soon. good thing about cold that it's going to go within a week. sorry to hear about your friend's cancer. have you read "last lecture" by randy pausch. It might help your friend. Asha

hey Kyle: way to go buddy, in 2 short week of my absence you have done great progress. with that can do attitude power chair wil be defintely thing of past. go kyle. Asha

hey Janine: by the time I came from my vacation the whole world has changed for you. Larry is home already, and you are handling it all well with your new hired help. I hope and wish all better days for you ahead. Asha

hey Sue: I missed your blogs while on trip. you deserve goldmedal for caregiving even without your latest clean up competion. you are so right about almost everything. Asha

hey spyglass: welcomw to strokenet and wonderful world of blogging. I found blogging hugely therupetic for making sense of my life. stroke dos affect the whole family and trick is to keep your head above water and times do change and you can still find great joy in living. after my stroke at age 34 this site & friends on this site was my anchor for my boat. Asha

hey Leah: have a great vacation in arsbad. I loved beaches there. can't wait t hear your updates on your vacation Asha

Donna: I just want to send hugs to you from India. I hope you are feeling good right now. I know you will be able to get out of this funk mood. you are strong woman with great strength to get through all the hurdles in life. you are woman, and there are many around this world who loves you for what you are. Asha