Full Stop

what is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and oxygen it carries, part of the brain starts to die. The part of the body controlled by the damaged area of the brain can't function properly.

On Friday December 17 I woke up feeling a little off. I went about my normal morning routine but finally decided to go to the Stony Plain emergency. After checking in with the nurse at the front desk I was instructed to sit and wait for my turn. As it should be, the most critical people are seen first, that was at 11:00 a.m. At two o'clock I decided enough was enough, I was going home. When I stood up to leave, I realized I felt considerably worse. I seen a doctor shortly after and was taken to the UofA by ambulance. I was told I was probably having a stroke.
The next few days my family and myself tried to come to terms with the shock and up coming life changes we were about to face.
I cried, ranted, raved and felt very sorry for myself and then had a good look around me, I am extremely lucky I have a been given a second chance at life. I am going to take the life lessons put in front of me and come out a better person. I lost the full functionality of my right limbs, for now. With some time and work I should recover most of the movement.
Anyway I hate listening to long story's about someone Else's health, I will assume the same about you. I would like to share my journey back to mobility. I feel like I am about 80% of the way there already.
thank you to my friends and family at the kwoon for you love,support and the extra push ups today. I was feeling sorry for myself and had a happy cry when I read your messages. I hope to see you all at the kwoon sooner rather than later ...
until then, keep your family close
Linda