BOUND AROUND THE WORLD AS ONE

WAM (What's on Aaron's Mind)-POWERFUL
So pretty much since I created SCSS 6 months ago, there has been a brother Denny Wehrung whom I have not got chance to talk to until now!
For those that have been a stroke survivor for a while you know just how hard it is if not impossible to find fellow stroke survivors that have the same deficits you do? To share common struggles specific to the deceits you have. (I believe we are all bound together as one. Bound by one of the most powerful forces on the planet as Second Chance Stroke Survivors) But there was something so inspiring to talk with that fellow survivor struggling with the exact same struggles as you!
I met him today and SCSS made it possible!
Ya he was in Pennsylvania and I'm in California but we were able to connect like mankind has never done before!
I got a new SCSS slogan from it......"Taking stroke recovery to whole different level".
WE ARE BOUND TOGETHER AS ONE AROUND THE WOLD THROUGH STROKE SURVIVAL!

THANKSGIVING

I wanted to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving!
I want everyone to know that I'm so very thankful that each and everyone of you are a vital part of my Second Chance life on this planet!
Lots of real love,
Aaron

AARON'S NEW WHEELCHAIR

I just placed an order for one today....lol

THANKSGIVING DAY QUESTION?

Name your top #1 Thanksgiving Day dish?

EVERY DAY YOUR ALIVE

TRUE OR FALSE?

TRUE OR FALSE?

Life after stroke can not occur until  he or she let's go of his or her first life and accepts what he or she is currently and moves forward to improve it.

ABOUT ME

About Aaron Avila

Hi I thought you may want to know who I am.

Cuurently Age: 50 September 1st 1963

Age 47 when I had a major aneurysm and two weeks later had a major stroke: 

September 17th 2010. The day the course of my life changed forever!

Deficits: Can’t walk, Aphasia, Balance issue

Married 22+ years to one of the most awesome and amazing women on the planet! Rebecca Avila

Father to the most awesome son on the planet!  

Ryan Avila 22                                                                                                 

Born and Raised: Santa Rosa California

Adopted to Verne and Nonie Avila

How I truly feel:

I was the type of guy that could do about anything I set my mind to. Cutting down a 80’ tree….no problem! Designing a water or rain harvesting system…..no problem! Running a crew building an 100,000 gallon water storage tank…………..no problem! Running and owening my own companies National Storage Tank and Rain Harvesting Solutions Inc. for over 12 years BS (Before Stroke) done!

Then the course of my life would change forever!

I was doing the day to day grind and I truly believe there was only one thing that would stop me dead in my tracks! A stroke and near death experience!
This is a really condescend version.

This cataclysmic event in my life forced me to fully reevaluate all the things I, like most everyone, took for granted!

Life itself, walking, talking, feeling one with my body, family, friends but I truly believe that I’ve been given a SECOND CHANCE! I would come to believe whole heartedly that this was a gift! Yes this stroke is the hardest thing I would ever face!!! But I was alive! Given a gift that the majority of people on this planet don’t have! The chance to live two lives in this one! A second chance to learn not to take it all for granted!

In beginning part of me was so angry, suicidal, and felt ripped off but what I have learned since my stroke makes it all worth it! I should have a big sign on my forehead…….Under Major Re-Construction! I’m far from learning it all!

I would have to say and know with all my heart that if it was not for my incredible family and friends and their support I’d be in a much different place!

Tears of thankfulness run down my face! Go stroke survivors!

WE'RE NOT VICTIMS WE'RE SURVIVORS!

Never Give Up!

With allot of care!

Aaron Avila

IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE ANYTIME ANY AGE

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CLARITY

I'm getting ready to take my nap and it hits me!
That moment in time when it dawns on you!
I haven't walked since Sept 17th 2010, I'm paralyzed on my left side, I can't talk very well and yet I'm influencing the planet!
Changing lives around the globe! Personally transforming peoples lives!
Feeling honored to call stroke survivor's from around the world my brothers and sisters!
HOW AWESOME IS THAT!!!

SCSS Worldwide laugh therapy!

http://youtu.be/dmQh5b6lZ28

SCSS PRESENTS "THE JUST FOR FUN SHOW"

http://youtu.be/5T68TvdoSbI

INSPIRED BY AN 8 YEAR OLD

Don't think you can learn from an 8 year old? Think again!
I have had the honor and privilege of becoming friends of an amazing mom (Jessica Spears) and her son (Brendon). Brendon, I call "Little Man" have truly inspired me!
You see Brendon, like many others around the world suffered a stroke while in his mothers womb. To this day Brendon holds the youngest stroke survivor I have ever known.
His amazing mother has dedicated her life raising awareness of this occurrence called  Childhood (Pediatric) Stroke.  Please take time to visit their website at: http://brendonssmile.org/
His mom was feeling bad for what he has to deal with as a child told Brendon how she was feeling, Brendon replied "Don't feel bad mom, I was born to help people"
WOW!
The ultimate stroke survivor attitude!

MY NEW SLOGAN IS "BORN TO HELP PEOPLE"

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DEVASTATION

GOT THIS AWESOME VIDEO FROM OUR East Coast member Avi Golden
http://vimeo.com/72950953

THE HARDEST ROAD TO INLIGHTENMENT

This is my brain so I don't expect you to agree.
Since the hardest life event I feel a human can go through on this planet.....my stroke, I have found that my brain has changed completely.
The true meaning to our lives on this planet I'm now starting to understand.
The awesome power of human energy and our brains has overwhelmed me.
The planet is now become my playground!
Who of you know anyone that can say....they have impacted the whole planet? I can!
My pasion in and drive has gone from self preservation in my first chance and in my second chance it's become other's preservation. Ya I haven't walked for over 3 years, I can't talk very well but what I'm learning feels worth it!
My heart breaks every time I come across a stroke survivor depressed and longing to be like they were in there first life but see themselves as stroke victims instead of survivor's!
Strong like no other. ...a survivor of what kills most! I mean I'm for sure supposed to be dead!
But I'm alive!
I've been given a second chance!
I mean who do you know that they have lived 2 distinct lives in this one?
I can!
I've been given a second chance!

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TRUTH

 

I woke this morning with a realization how exact and true this insight to the life is. How we loose a deep core value of our own life and  the people in our lives when we live like we are are never going to die. For before my stroke and near death event, I also lived like I was never going to die. Going through the grind never stopping to realize how the gift of life on this planet will without fail end.
When we live like we are never going to die we miss out on the deep appreciation of our own life and the people given to us in our lives. Our own lives and people in our lives become less valuable.
So today my dear brothers and sisters given to me in my life let us realize and become deeply aware that we are all part of the circle of life. The short gift of birth, life and death is part of who we are. Realizing this, let us stop the grind to tell ones close to our hearts how much we love and appreciate them. Stop and enjoy the sun rise the sunset, the stars and the awesome beauty on our planet. That argument we just had with our loved one will not be so important knowing that the circle of life stops for no man on this planet.

MY MUSE!

Since my stroke I can name one person who has motivated me to write and begin to put my thoughts in a Blog......................my Muse  is Joyce Hoffman.
Joyce is the Author of the awesome book TALES Of A STROKE PATIENT.
She is a beautiful and gifted person!
Do you need to be inspired?
Read her book!

Gorgeous!

I love Sonoma County weather!!!!
6:58pm 72 degrees...................November 1st.......!
OFF THE HOOK BEAUTIFUL!