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Hi Karen,

Dear lady you and your family have been through so much - enough is enough I'm sure you want to scream. It's good that you are going to be checked out - better safe than sorry.

With all that you are dealing with, bless your heart, you are hanging in there. All this WILL pass and there will be better days ahead.

Terrific pictures and super entry by Zach. Glad he happened upon you guys that day.

Congrats to you and Bob for the new home. Virginia is a beautiful state. Glad you enjoyed your time away. I bet it was the wine that caused your balance issues - if not, it still sounds good. Even after 4 1/2 years I find that suddenly my balance will be off the mark. Generally, it occurs if I'm over tired and pushing the button too much and trying to be like a Timex watch or the Energizer Bunny.

If you find a way to successfully go backwards in age, you could make a fortune and pay your home off :happydance:

Beautiful pictures Jeannie. I too have a Sony cybershot that I recently won in a contest.

Bill that is wonderful news - I'm so so happy for you. How is Bud doing? You know, of course, you must get a truck that he approves riding in with all his handsomeness LOL

Great to read your update - we miss ya!!!

Terrific news!!! As Karen said ya already scored a perfect score by getting out there and picking up the ball. Now that you've got it figured out that an 8 lb ball is doable - bet your score will climb. Also, you may very well one day be able to handle the 10 lb ball again.

Sounds perfectly yummy - good for you!!!!!

Nope stroke is not ever fair - look at this as a goal to achieve - don't let "it" win. You can do it.

Congrats to you on your 2 year anniversary AND on the birth of your son - WhoooooHooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You beat and are continuing to beat that beast called stroke. So glad to hear all is going well!!!

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.

Sue,

Definitely my thoughts and prayers remain with your Mum. I hope while you and Ray are in Cairns they do not take upon themselves to retrain her. Quite honestly, it does not surprise me that your Mum walked on her own. As you are her daughter and full of spunk, I knew she'd do it.

Fred,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your friend. I'm so glad that you were able to be with him in his final moments. Fred, you do not blog often but when you do, your entries are quite profound. I'm sure your friend is smiling down on you.

(((hugs)))

Sue,

Loving thoughts and prayers to you and to your Mum. Your Mum's tender and loving gesture with Trevor touched my heart. I pray your Mum gets loving care there and is well cared for and treated with dignity.

Hiya Bon,

You've been quite the busy beaver with all your landscaping work. Ain't it just like a guy to say you hurt your finger just so you didn't have to help lift the blocks LOL. You wouldn't do that

Patty,

Great first entry. I too hope that all will be easier for you as time goes on. Keeping a positive attitude at times is rough; of course we all tend to plop on that darn pity pot - whining and venting. But that's we're all here, we understand what each of us is going through.

It helps to know that we're not alone in this. We're all here for each other walking side by side to keep strong agaiinst stroke beating us.

Jean,

It was great to read your update though so sorry to hear you're having back problems. I hope you are on the mend and there will no further problems. Good to hear that Don and Levi are doing well.

Yolie,

Your lil girl is growing up losing her first tooth. I bet the bowling is precious to watch.

Katrina,

My condolences on the loss of your friend and congrats on being an Auntie yourself again. I'm glad to hear all is going well for you this summer. You will be a great freshman leader - I feel it in my heart. Another accomplishment for our sweet sweet gal. One way to look at the taxes, you'll have a good return next year at tax filing time.

Keep enjoying your summer.

Jeannie,

Good for you gal and congrats on the weight loss.

Lisa,

Welcome to our blog community. Congrats to you and Ralph for reaching the one year mark in stroke recovery. The first year is the toughest and you and Ralph have reached that milestone together. Bless you both and here's to many more years and continued improvements.

Home grown tomatoes and peppers - yummy. You go gal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sue,

My thoughts and prayers continue for your Mum's recovery as well as for you and Ray. Yes your road has some muddy spots but you find ways around hose spots. God Bless you for all you do.

Congratulations to you Stu on reaching your 3 year mark and your milestones in recovery. Added congrats to you and Kath on your weight loss program. You will need a new name on site - "Stud"

You are proving there IS life after stroke - way to go and here's to many many more anniversaries and milestones :Cheers:

In less than 24 hours, my alone time will come to an end. The time has been relaxing. I've had a few things happen that shook me up but overall all is well. I managed to care for myself and the furbabies with no problems.

Today I received a text message from Kristi in which she said she missed me as much as a fat kid misses chocolate cake

Hi Gladice,

Your new residence sounds beautiful. And to have an apartment with such a nice view too - how super for you. My Grandma had lived in a senior high rise and loved it with all the activities going on all the time.

I bet you will be retiring your cane before too long. Good for you. I too look forward to seeing pictures.