StrokeSurvivorBlog

Four days after Steve’s right-brain stroke I found out that he was under a DNR – Do Not Resuscitate. The swelling in his brain was so great that the doctors were afraid that it might trigger a series of other strokes which would most likely prove fatal. I overheard the neurologist say to another doctor [...]

The third day after my husband, Steve, suffered a major right brain ischemic stroke, he was moved out of ICU and therapists came in to start speech and physical therapy. We found that the stroke paralyzed his left arm and leg, and affected his swallowing reflex. He choked on some Jello in ICU, so as a precaution a feeding tube was [...]

Today is the third day after my husband, Steve, suffered a major right brain stroke that affected the whole left side of his body which left his arm and leg paralyzed. This morning he looked a little better and they moved him out of ICU. They already started him on Physical Therapy (PT) and Speech & Language Therapy [...]

Introducing Your Heavenly Father God is not distant and angry as many of the renaissance paintings portrayed Him, but is loving, kind and gentle. In fact, He is the nicest person in the universe. God Has Been Misrepresented To Us Over the centuries there have been many misconceptions about God and His true nature. He [...]

Father’s Love Letter An Intimate Message From God To You. My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are [...]

The Bible is filled with Scripture promises that will give you peace, hope, encouragement, strength, provision, and so much more. I’ve compiled a few scriptures that have sustained me throughout the whole ordeal of Steve’s stroke. My prayer is that they will be a blessing to you as well. ~Kathy Peace “Be anxious for nothing, [...]

You can know God and have a relationship with Him that will fill the void in your life and give you peace during times of struggle. My relationship with God is what sustains, comforts and strengthens me as I go through the ordeal of Steve’s stroke. This article is not about  being more religious, but [...]