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hey Katrina: so happu that you are handling college with not "woe is me" attitude, and accepts every challenge and handle it best you can. hey I am interested in finding out more about your friday night date, this Auntie wants details. Asha

Ann: I agree with you your duty as caregiver don't change, you need to keep eye on the staff such that Bill gets best care and dignity he deserves. being in hospital in itself makes you feel so hepless and that's why I think having patient's advocate is so important. Asha

Sue: glad to see you back, I miss your honest soul searching blogs, glad life is going on great for you & Ray, i love birthday celebration with family and friends, it makes me happy to share joy with family members.we don't know what tomorrow will bring so have to make most out of every day. Asha

hey vix: so glad you came and updated us, we do wonder fondly on our friends who are moving on and doing great with post stroke life, though it also gives inspiration to others to see life goes on. belated happy birthday Asha

hi BillyJoe: welcome to wonderful world of blogging, start writing your thoughts away and you will see it will help you so much in your overall mental status after going thr stroke trauma. Asha

hey Donna: great to hear you had great positive week sorta, heres to lot more of them. tell Kristi her Asha Aunty is anxious to find out whether she found any cute guys, so what I m married but I still like to hear romanic stories Asha

hey Lucy: sorry about your friend's loss. I bet it must be hard for her, but knowing that her son is at better place now hope that gives her peace. Asha

Ann: Thanks for updating all of us, I know things must be hard for you right now, but your wisdom and attitude is helping you out, we all know Bill couldn't have asked for better caregiver or wife than you. I also learnt meaning of one day at a time and do your best for that day. Asha

hey Betty Jean: we missed you and wondered about you and Jim, Congratulations on Jim's 1st anniversary, first couple of years post stroke years are hardest when you are still trying to adjust to new lifestyle with new limitation. Happy for Jim's continueing improvement life becomes so much easier with all those progress, make Sure Jim walks more independently. Good luck for your job hunting. you are rising up to challenges life hands us. Asha

hey Doug: My hubby worked in Saudi from 86-88, and when he lived there, they would cover their windows since if any woman complained about guys peeking through window can loose their eyes by thse God police and as nonmuslim u r guilty till proven otherwise. Asha

Stu: your family reunion sounds like fun I would have love to be fly on the wall. I m glad you enjoyed ur stay in the hotel wait till u board that cruise of urs. Asha

Doug: did I tell you how much you inspire me through ur blogs. I am happy that u r able to look at positives in everything & able to laugh at the situation those VA hospitals sounds horrid Asha

Hey Bonnie: so glad that your visit with Bessy went so good, I will be looking forward to the pictures of u 2. Asha

Donna: as we talked your concerns are well founded but don't aggrevate your BP over it. look at the good side atleast Kido knew grandma was doing something bad so she shared her part of the conversation with you, which is biggest proof you got mature kido though teenager o your hand, no doubt sometimes they will want to play out with your parental limits. make Kristi uderstand moving to PA is for both of your good and it's not just for you. having family support is equally important emotionally and financially. take a deep breathe and remember "This shall too Pass" Asha

Fred: I often wonder now post stroke what gives me happiness, now I realize ost stroke all the small things I had taken for granted gives me lot of happiness, like today shopping for my son's back to school supplies made me so happy, the joy on my son's facing in finding Jack sparrpow made me happy. taking him to swimming pool makes me happy. I realize hard way what matters in my life. Asha

Lucy: so happy for all good things in your life, man today is my lucky day everybody is happy including me. I too am hoping to get daughter late in my life when my only son marries. It would be so cool at 50 I will have dtr. Asha

Sue: Buying treadmill & bike is wisest decision we made, and exercising & healthy diet controls are good way to begin new Spring Asha

Katrina: I was so happy to read your happy update, sounds like you have decided to face your daily troubles head on, you go girl sorry go aunt, you deserve lot of Pats Katrina, I m so proud of you. I m sure college experience is gong to be lovely experience if you keep this attitude. Asha

Kristen: I was so happy to see your blog, and your update, we do want to see before and after picture in swimming costume. glad you had great time with family and friends. you do have busy life with Patrick and Brandon. hope monetary system works but don't give it to him for spending, you should keep tab of the money or else you won't know what he is spending money in. Asha

hey Katrina: maybe you should buy shoes with velcro instead of shoelaces, and you can buy at wallmart for 12 bucks. I m sorry that you fell but with untied shoelaces it's like asking for accident to happen, luckily nothing got hurt. we are all very proud of you with disability you are able to roam through campus I just visited college campus and God they r so huge, tackling them every day will keep you fit and healthy Asha

Sue: I always love your honest writing, I always see tremendous pain i your writing, but as Sarah says accepting our situation and making best of every day is way to go, no tht your summer is coming you will be busy in all family activities, I bet it will be lot of fun. Asha

Lisa: all parents inspire me, Rachel is one heck of a fighter, I m sure it's not easy journey, but making best out of every single day makes all of us great survivors. you all are blessed. Asha

hey Ken: not to encourage your naughty behaviour, though I understand why walking independently is so important, and how would you improve if you don't try it, though at the same token be safe, use cane in the begining then ditch it later on. Asha

hey phyllis: glad you are back we missed you around here & in chats. happy that all ur land problems r settling down. Asha