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I tried Pilates again for the first time recently. I hadn’t done it since before my strokes. Truth be told, I was kind of afraid of what it would be like. The right side of my body doesn’t respond quite as well as my left. I can’t see that side of my body and I have dulled sensation so I wondered if Pilates was even possible. Well you know what? I did it.  Was it pretty? Probably not. Thankfully I was in the privacy of my own living room so there will be no YouTube videos of that escapade.

June

2018

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So here you are, starting year 46! (46?! How did we get here so fast?!). It’s been quite a year. A year of learning and adjusting to change. Mostly good, a little sucky, but positive for the most part. I mean a year ago you were in the hospital, having had 3 BRAIN surgeries after a stroke for crying out loud. With every day that passes, your body is getting stronger. It seems like it’s taking forever, but you’ll get that arm to move over your head. Your walking will become more natural. Even in

June

2018

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Avery Tyler Carney was born on September 14th, 2016. She survived a stroke in her first day of life.  With the help of incredible doctors, physical and occupational therapists, and the unbelievable support of family and friends, Avery is doing outstanding in her recovery.  Avery is fearless and determined.  She is independent and strong willed.  Her nickname is “Avery Bravery.”  She was told that she would be delayed with many things, like walking.  She took her first step at 10 months.  Not

June

2018

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Strokes know no race, gender, age, sex, or beliefs. I want to ask you a question, if you woke up one morning at age 32 and had a slight pain in the back of your neck, while making your way to the closet to put on your pajama pants you kind of lose balance and feel a bit dizzy, then you feel pressure in your chest. You think it’s anxiety and make your way to the bed to lay down. Yell for your husband and he comes in later asking what is going on? Would you assume it’s a stroke? I didn’t. And I

June

2018

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When first awoke as an invalid after cardiac arrest, coding twice and nearly coding again a few times, a coma, stroke, organ failure, broken ribs and a deadly tumor...unable to walk or use my hands...some life long principles kicked in, thank goodness.   When things feel hopeless, often faith has just begun.  You can settle.  You might feel sad or fearful.  There may be countless things going wrong.  My suggestion if you experience this to find something good and build on that thought.  Often

June

2018