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hey Elondie: thanks for sharing this information, if it is possible could you please this information on our message board too, since it will get wider audience than here in the blogworld Asha

Jillian: I am sorry you are going through pain right now, though as Sue said eventually you will learn how to manage pain, I am praying for you & praying fir strength to get through this difficult patches in stroke recovery journey. In time like this just hold on just remember things will change & its not going to b this way forever. Asha

Sue: chirstmas holidays sounds so much ifferent in your world than ours. while we are enjoying snowflakes your are enjoying BBQ parties!!. you are blessed to have wonderful grandkids who bring so much joy in our lives. Asha

hi Jillian: I am so glad you joined our blogworld. I remember feeling same way after my stroke. I know the advice I will give you right now might sound trite to you, but what I learnt hard way might help you. first & foremost take one day at a time, and don't project your life based on what you see today, nothing is permenant(or be same) things will improve. I remember wasting my today in crying how bad my life will be in future in the rehab hospital. your life will be still great just different on how you achieve your goals. give yourself some time and slack to heal. only you are responsible for your life, start contributing with small step and slowly add up.all these small steps will become big step in right direction. I know this because I lived it. My life is still great just little different, yes I don't bring in big paycheck, but my son says me being at home helped him more than me working. keep on blogging and also don't forget to celebrate your simple joys, and simple accomplishments in life. we take too many things in life for granted. hugs, Asha

Lenny: Happy Holidays. you are so fortunate to have grandchild in your life who gives you gift of wonder of holidays. As we get older we loose charm of holidays. I am glad you still have that child like curiosity. Asha

Karen: I know you are going through real tough time right now,but you have kept great attitude & enjoying your time with Bill with whatever is in cards for you in future. I know even in midst of chaos we all have so much to be thankful about. hugs, Asha

Lenny: you got great attitude. Only control we have in life is our attitude. and it helps to have positive attitude, that makes life so much more fun. I have heard grandchildren makes life so much more fun. you are blessed. Asha

hey Denny: isn't it great to have each other so that you both can play nurse roles. I make great patien but not very good nurse Asha

Denny: thanks for updating your blog & us. you were in my thoughts and prayers for your cataract surgery. glad it went well. Soon you will be seeing better than before. please update us often. we wonder about our friends here on SN. Asha

Dean: I always wonder reading your blogs, are you doctor or in medical field. how come you are so interested in stroke research. Asha

Sue: I always enjoy reading your blogs. I have learned big time that only thing you can change is yourself if you want peace & happiness in your life.when I realize my happiness & how do I react to any situation I can control was huge relief for me Asha

Fred: like Sue I took the risk and enjoyed your blog along with joke. I hate computers too recently had some minor troubles, it took me few days to sort out things the way I like. Though gave me so much feeling of achievement. computers teach you good quality of oerseverence lol Asha

lenny: good luck in getting your new scooter, your new scooter sounds exciting, hope you don't get speeding tickets in it. It is said red cars usually get more tickets for speeding. lol Asha

hey dean: good ones & I agree with them all. Asha

Jan: welcome back, you came after long time. your blogs always makes me start my day right. I have retired from my blog moderator duties though I can never retire from reading my blogs which provides lift to my spirit. your blogs always inspire me to have better attitude in life. we miss you in our afternoon chats too. :congrats: on your stroke anniversary. you defintely beat the stroke beast as you call it. he chose the wrong opponent. I am so glad that you find so much joy out of life even when so much was stolen, you are truly survivor. hugs, Asha

well I consider myself spiritual thinker. & love philosophy of life. I heard above line from somewhere and totally agree with it. As part of growing old, pain in life seems inviteable, but suffering is optional. Such a great statement. It reminds me I have choice in every situation that happens to me. It feels great to have control in life, and it feels great that I can control ny happiness & my sufferings. Well I love wisdom that comes from growing old & handling adversity in life, and ofcourse reading great books. this was one of my AHA moment of today and wanted to share with my friends. Asha

Sue: I am so happy for you. I feel all caregivers need this kind of breaks often so that going back to stressful job of caregiving can still be done. you have great son who looks after his dad so that you can get respite. he has your compassionate heart. Asha

hey Lenny: Iam glad your day went well. I am sure you must have given so much hope to new survivors who are just starting on this stroke journey. Bioness will benefit so much by hiring you as their spoksperson. Asha

Lenny: great news, you will be giving so much hope to those new stroke survivors showing them there is life after stroke too. Asha

Debbie: I am glad you started working again. It does give you outlet to interact with others. i used to feel caregivers have atleast that outlet but we survivors have none in the begining. though slowly it has changed for me once I started volunteering at school & redcross. I am glad Bruce has started contributing at work, hopefully soon it may become paid job. I know it's hard but keep all the balls up in the air it will bring you lot of content even if it does not bring money after tax & outside caregiver costs.its least you can do for your sanity & not becoming bitter. Asha

Fred: I pray for all veterans & soldgiers who have fought for this country and our freedom. I really don't like to question whether going to war was right thing to do. I feel by questioning these things we are insulting those veterans who gave their life for their country. So I want to salute those fallen & wounded soldeirs & their family who are fighting for our freedom. Happy Veterans day to you and your family. Asha

hey Bill: welcome back we wondered about you, I am sure you will find right woman you have kissed lot of frogs already lol. I am glad you have Bud in your life to make life interesting & fun. enjoy your backyard & hot tub. Asha

Sue: I think you should tell your kids and ask for help. Sometimes we all are so wrapped up in our own life that don't think about other's issues.if you don't tell then they will never know amount of energy you have to put in it from your valuable respite time. you need that time to be able to take care of their dad little longer right at home. Asha

hey yolanda: what a great post. I can proudly say my husband is stress snob & I ahave earned me medal by surviving & finding happiness once again after my stroke adversity. well I can understand fully today what does not kill you does make you stronger & I have found so much joy in my another opened window. Asha

Beth: great news. I am sure all this small steps will add up to having great post life. Asha