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Raw Resiliency
This is the raw, unedited, vulnerable story from yours truly, moi. I’m writing this as my story unfolds before you. I have no idea what my future holds.
God is writing this chapter of my story. I may hate it but it has a purpose and is needed. The same pages I wish I could rip out are the pages God is continuing to write and unfold before you.
Just a little foreword and reader precaution: The first 7 months ( about 200+ days) of this a recap up to present time. This blog is about life, sarcasm, hope, fear, the unknown and most importantly for me, FAITH all spoken and written in my own words I hope you continue to follow my story even if you are not a Christian. I will speak high praises of Jesus and I may even do some venting to him. Like I mentioned in the beginning, I plan to be very vulnerable and not hold back. This story will unfold from me to you pretty much in real time. I suspect I will have highs and lows. I apologize ahead of time if there are any inappropriate language. I will warn you ahead of time. Whether you are a survivor, a caretaker, a friend or family member of someone who has suffered a stroke, I hope you find something relatable in my story and I can shed some light into your world as one perspective. For the THRIVERS out there who has managed to pick up the pieces of your life and move forward maybe you can do the same for me and cheer me on in this journey. THANK YOU for following!
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Life at Year 3
Where do I start? I’m up at the crack of dawn, pulling my long hair into a bun as I lace up my tennis shoes to head up out the door for a morning run, the crisp breeze feels fresh against my skin. I head home just before the sunrise and run up the stairs
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Hard Work Pays Off, Right?
That’s what I grew up learning. Growing up from an immigrant background. I learned “we” had to work harder because it was a privilege to be in America and we had to work harder than those born here. After spending 2 years in a refugee camp, we came to the US when I was 3.
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Shalom 2024
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 As the days of 2023 start to close, I get asked the same question and hear the same conversations. What’s your goal for the new
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Hippotherapy
You might be wondering what the heck is hippotherapy. Well it’s not therapy with hippos but being an animal lover, I think that would be awesome! I can totally see myself playing in mud with hippos for therapy as long as they don’t try to eat me. 🥹 “There is something about the outside of
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It Takes Two to …
I have been behind on providing updates on my upper extremities recovery (arm and hand). I started writing this entry over 2 years ago. There’s a lot to share and I wanted to provide as much information as I can with what I’ve learned so far. A lot of this is a recap from beginning
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Driving Update
After driving alone to and from therapy for a few months in my husband’s SUV, I felt I was ready for my independence and responsibility of becoming a car owner again. I think my husband also needed those few months to realize I was safe. Looking back, it was all in God’s perfect timing. “The
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