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Sally : you are true angel. I always thought in virtual world if you go out of sight no one will ever remember me, so I m so greatful that we have people like you who will keep in touch with our virtual friends. I also talk with her every few days & have told her to let us know new rehab facility number when she does move Asha Asha

Sally : thanks for update. she sounded so happy that you are keeping in touch & sandy sent her some mail too. Asha

Sally : thanks for update. she sounded so happy that you are keeping in touch & sandy sent her some mail too. Asha

stingray : medical system along with insurance is scary in this country unless you have well persistent caregiver who is looking out for your interest, patient can just fall through crack & die. I am so glad you are not getting overwhelmed by al this chaos. I got it by just reading your blog lol Asha

Fred : so sorry for your loss. my prayers with your family. Asha

Debbie : I am so happy for Bruce that he has you by his side to figure out this medical mysteries. you are great caregiver. Asha

Sally : I am so happy for you, happy thanksgiving to you in advance. in life one never know how one's your path crosses with right people at right time. god works mysterious way Asha

Donna : I know this must be so hard for you, but life is hard sometimes, and sometimes it is hard to believe that change will be good. but all we can do is trust in God & I feel things will turn out fine when we are doing our duties right. Asha

Fred : hope you feel better soon with every one's prayers for you. pretty soon u will be busy with all the puppies Asha

I completely agree sally. Being from different part of world I always find it weird to celebrate thankgiving. I feel you should be thankful every day for all you have including your friends & family. Asha

Sandy : I agree with Bob look who is talking whose chirstmas tree is up all year. lol he got you. Asha

Katrina : good luck in your decision making. life is all about change. but when change is the time of our growth too. hope & pray whatever you decide is best decision for you. Asha

Nancy : I am so happy for your good days, hope & pray you get more of those. I know those days give strength to go on on not so good days Asha

I get lot of AHA moment after watching Oprah's super soul sunday & my discussion with my spiritual partner my hubby. recently author Mark Nepo author of book of awakening was on super soul sunday & something he said hit home for me. he said and I paraphrase it when you feel you are so broken and as a human who has not felt loss in their life when you feel you are so broken & can't come out of the muck you are in, but at that time realizing not everything is broken gives you strength to just hang one more day. I know that is very true for me. had it not been my young family I would not have come out alive after my stroke. thing is when something bad happens it is very hard to stay in moment & you agonize over horrible future based on your current situation, which causes unwanted stress which lead to depression. Though I feel what does not kill you does make you stronger. I know atleast that's what is true for me. My adversity of stroke brought lot of positives in my life like I learnt to enjoy ordinary things & never take simple joys of life for granted. I feel I used to be very materialistic. for me being successful person is only way to be happy. but post stroke thanks to this spiritual angle has made my life more meaningful. Everything I do now I do it mindfully without taking it for granted. like doing mundane chores also feels like blessings that I can still do. Asha

Sally : thanks for updating us. I called at the hospital & they told me she moved. Anyway I called her new place. she sounded very excited about new rehab place. her direct number in her room is direct line to her room - 561-853-2864 you are great friend. Asha

Sandy : that is such a hilarious story lol Asha

Cindy : yes it is, & don't forget to change batteries in your smoke detectors. our smoke detectors saved us from fire which started in basement while we were sleeping in our bedroom in second floor. Those smoke detector went off at middle of night & saved us from fire which could have not been preventable had hubby was not able to put out before it got out of hand. so working smoke detectors & CO detectors r lifesavors. Asha

Sandy : so sorry for your loss. I hope & pray Bob takes this news nicely Asha

Thanks sally I have been talking with her & she said she will make sure to give us contact info as soon as she will move to next rehab place. thanks sally for updating every one. sometimes it feels so helpless when you don't live close by & can't help person physically. but I know by staying in touch over the phone is still better than none at all. Asha

kelly : I am glad you are realizing that you are also part to blame in him not wanting physical touch. but I am glad you are realizing your mistake too. so time to correct your behavior too. Asha

sally : I just talked with carol & she mentioned that she was very upset about possible moving to nursing home, she was upset & talked with therapist & they told her she will be going to skilled nursing home where she will be able to get more therapy. So she was bit less anxious about it Asha

Sally : thanks for updating. I tried calling her but she was in therapy. I will keep her in my prayers. Asha

Nancy : does he get enough exposure to sun ? maybe taking him out on a walk in a nature might help his mood. I know for me walk in nature is very healing. for me nature & sunlight always helped me boost my mood, & ofcourse for me reading inspirational & or spiritual books helped me get out of my funk mood. I learnt after despair of my stroke that to be broken is no reason to see everything is broken. So focusing on things I am still grateful for after my stroke helped me &ofcourse when I started contributing in our family dynamics helped me feel better about myself. Asha

happy 10th Anniversary tootie & Elondie. I know as a parent it hurts to see our kids struggle in life since only God knows his reasons. our job is just to trust in God's goodness. we never know how our life has affected so many others in different way. you & Tootie are always in my prayers. Asha

Leah : you will be in my prayers for good recovery. hope you come out stronger than before Asha