makippan

Hard to believe this happened a year ago but I'm grateful to be here, alive and in good health. Using this for stroke awareness and spotting signs, it could save a life. BE FAST! Balance loss Eyesight change Face drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulties Time to call 911! Every single one of these signs happened to me starting with crossed vision then my balance. Numbness and right side paralysis was next, then I wasn't able to speak. I'm very thankful for my wife who recognized I was having a stroke and acted fast, despite me telling her in my last coherent moments to not call an ambulance. She really saved my butt there and spent every night with me in the hospital until I was released. I am also eternally grateful for my community, who supported us during that difficult time and the huge financial burdens we incurred. It is an ongoing fear that I'll have another stroke and may not bounce back so quickly. After a successful heart surgery earlier this year and taking steps to be healthier, I won't feed into those dark thoughts and let worry and dread take over. I've been very touched over this year from people sharing their own stories of themselves or loved ones who have suffered the same or worse. It can be a very long road to recovery and you are NEVER the same after a stroke. I even made a few new friends after fanfest with @Illowolf and we still keep in touch and game together! (OK I need to play more wow sod) Please educate yourselves about heart health and stroke, I know my efforts have saved at least one life and that's worth everything. We are going to do something pretty big with the American Heart Association in February regarding this and I've got some amazing content creator friends on board to help. Thank you, everyone, I plan on being around for a long time! Much love