A FACE ONLY A MOTHER CAN LOVE

MEET MY DOG OTIS

THE ONLY ONE GOOD THING ABOUT THE WORST DROUGHT IN 150 YEARS

Lots and Lots of warm sunshine!

I KNOW THIS HOW WE ARE SUPPOSED TO FEEL IN OUR HEARTS

STROKE SURVIVORS HALL of FAME NEW NOMINEE FORM-GLOBAL

The link below (Stroke Survivors Hall of Fame Nominee Form) can be used by anyone worldwide. Your not a member of our awesome FaceBook Group? Wish you were, but you can still use the nominee form worldwide! When you hit submit your nominee information will automatically be emailed to all HOF voting panel members. Their names will be posted shortly.

 http://form.jotform.co/form/33590670228860


Link to HOF group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SSHF1/

GOOOOOOO! STROKE SURVIVORS!

MAKING THE PLANET A BETTER PLACE!

THE SCSS WORLDWIDE FOR HECK OF IT SHOW

http://youtu.be/zsl_auoGuy4

SOME TOP LEASONS LEARNED IN 2013

SOME TOP LEASONS LEARNED IN 2013

1. Life on this planet is a gift.
2. The key to true enlightenment is.....there is no box.
3. The world is a small place.
4. True friends are priceless.
5. Don't trust everyone on FaceBook.
6. True and real love is the most powerful force on this planet.
7. True family is awesome.
8. I love my wife Rebecca more now than I did 22 years ago.
9. My very best friend on the face of this planet is Rebecca Avila.
10. True family and friends are the ones who never leave your side during the hard times in life.
11. True family and friends are a gift in this life.
12. I truly love my SCSS brothers and sisters.
13. The human brain is very powerful.
14. True fulfillment in life is putting others needs first.
15. Have zero tolerance for anyone that brings negative energy into your life no matter who they are.
16. Truly cherish your true loved ones.
17. Pause in our busy lives to soak in all that is beautiful.
18. My son Ryan is now my equal

I'll add to it as I think of more!

I NEEDED TO HEAR THE SCSS THEME SONG....DID YOU?

I NEEDED TO HEAR THE SCSS THEME SONG....DID YOU?

http://youtu.be/Gi4GQG8xESM

I ALWAYS FOLLOW MY HEART

I think you need to know something critical to who I am as a man.. I 100% listen to leading of my heart no matter what. It has lead me to everything SCSS is today!
So if you have a different opinion then what my heart tells me, don't take it personally my brothers and sisters around the world, I must always follow my heart .......always!


LOVE YOU ALL WITH EVERY FIBER OF WHO I AM AS A MAN!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!

*SCSS STROKE SURVIVOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES-2013*

*SCSS STROKE SURVIVOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES-2013*

By Kristi Jones Pridemore on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 10:28pm

PEOPLE CATEGORY 
1. Donna Slemp~12/17/13
2. Kristi Jones Pridemore~12/18/13
3. Jessica Hellwig Spear~12/1/13
4. Christine Huggins~12/8/13
6. Carol Dow-Richards~12/10/13
7. David Dow~12/9/13
8. Aaron Avila~12/8/13
10. Kathy Bell~12/18/13
11. Dominica Webster~12/18/13
12. Richard Davenport~12/18/13
13. "Koala- no games" Giovano Fusco~12/19/13
14. Mycle Brandy~12/19/13
15. Amanda Breckenridge~12/19/13
16. Robert P. Thornton~12/19/13
17. Cathy Fell~12/20/13
18. Joe fell~12/2013
19. Jenny Harris~12/20/13
20. Connie Phipps~12/20/13

FACE BOOK GROUP CATEGORY 
1. ARC-Aphasia Recovery Connection~12/9/13
2. Second Chance Stroke Survivors~12/7/13
3. Stroke Talk For Face Book~12/18/13

WEBSITE CATEGORY 
1. Brendon's Smile~12/1/13
2. Different Strokes ~12/10/13
3. Aphasia Recovery Connection~12/9/13

COMMUNITY SERVICE 
1. Santa Rosa Junior College APE~12/18/13

BOOKS CATEGORY 
1. My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.
2.Tales of a Stroke Patient by Joyce Hoffman 
3. Speach Therapy Aphasia Rehabilitation by Amanda Anderson CCC-SLP

2014 RECLAIMING LIFE

WAM (What's on Aaron's Mind)

I woke up at 3:00am with so many powerful, amazing and creative ways we can support and help each other through stroke survival around the world, I couldn't sleep. (not good when I went to bed at 11:00pm! What's even worse, I woke the wife up! So needless to say I will no longer be on line from 10pm to 5:00am PST.

So my plan is to create Face Book Pages and files for very specific purposes. Where not just I post my ideas but all SCSS members can post creative ideas. A worldwide stroke survivors think tank if you will.

I would also like to announce that Jennifer Ribbentrop and I are going to start a global movement called 2014 RECLAIMING LIFE!
This worldwide movement will be focusing on, Stroke Survivor health, exercise, mental, spiritual health and so much more! Look for this 
Want to get evolved? I will be creating a Face Book Page this week ....look for it! .Contact Jennifer or myself. Remember this is a grass roots movement so be patient.
Here are just a few things I woke up with:

• implement 2014 RECLAIMING LIFE!
• Create a FaceBook page and online store where stroke survivors from around the world can post any item to sell to help raise money for themselves and their families.
• Create a website called Stroke Connect that gives stroke survivors from around the world a central website they can register all their information and find local stroke related services and events, connect with other stroke survivors in there local area.

If you want to help me with anything ,email me and let me know: 2livesin1@gmail.com

There was more butt getting tired....,worked all morning ...7:50am...going back to bed.....

HOPE YOU HAVE A GRREAT DAY  MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS !

Sincerely,
Aaron Avilla

COMING SOON!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ-e3_31sdM

TO ONE OF OUR NEW SCSS MEMBERS Amanda Breckenridge WELCOME!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSmOvtHUWHc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es1lUMcXx7k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfnZfNJdBOA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfnZfNJdBOA

SILENT NIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erGV4Y-26PY

One of my nominations for induction into The SCSS Stroke Survivors Hall of Fame 2014

OUR NEW SCSS FB BANNER

THE SINGLE MOST POWERFUL VIDEO I'VE SEEN WHILE ON THIS PLANET

THANKS TO MY AWESOME COUSIN TRENTON WATERSON!


http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_the_game_that_can_give_you_10_extra_years_of_life.html?source=facebook#.UrZQkSoV_kd.facebook

JUST WAIT IT'S GOING TO BETTER THAN BEFORE!

You know brothers and sisters of SCSS I been working for hours removing everything  I can with the Superman logo and it hit me!

This is turning out to be a great thing for all of us at SCSS!

It has forced me to create a 100% SCSS logo that I think is better than the first and it will be 100% ours!!!

Made me realize how we have a choice... ..only two when faced with what feels like an insurmountable situation  ... we can choose to run, hide and let the dark energy crush us...or....stay calm and take a deep breath, muster up some good energy and find what good things and energy are coming out of it! 

We must always must choose the way of the survivor! 

That is who we are..........Second Chance Stroke Survivors!

DO YOU WANT THE BAD NEWS OR GOOD NEWS?

Bad News
DC Comics has denied SCSS any further use of the Superman logo...my bad. Sorry peeps I honestly did my best!

Good News!
Thanks to my awesome wife Rebecca, our creative brains already came up with an even better one! I will give you a mock up as soon as I complete it....and it's going to be 100% SCSS's!

GOOOOOO! STROKE SURVIVORS!

NOTHING CAN STOP US BECAUSE WE'RE STROKE SURVIVORS!

*SCSS STROKE SURVIVOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES*

*SCSS STROKE SURVIVOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES*

PEOPLE CATEGORY 
1. Donna Slemp~12/17/13
2. Kristi Jones Pridemore~12/18/13
3. Jessica Hellwig Spear~12/1/13
4. Christine Huggins~12/8/13
6. Carol Dow-Richards~12/10/13
7. David Dow~12/9/13
8. Aaron Avila~12/8/13
10. Kathy Bell~12/18/13
11. Dominica Webster~12/17/13
12. Richard Davenport~12/18/13
13. "Koala- no games" Giovano Fusco~12/19/13

FACE BOOK GROUP CATEGORY 
1. ARC-Aphasia Recovery Connection~12/9/13
2. Second Chance Stroke Survivors~12/7/13
3. Stroke Talk For Face Book~12/18/13

WEBSITE CATEGORY 
1. Brendon's Smile~12/1/13
2. Different Strokes ~12/10/13
3. Aphasia Recovery Connection~12/9/13

COMMUNITY SERVICE 
1. Santa Rosa Junior College APE~12/18/13

BOOKS CATEGORY 
1. My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.
2.Tales of a Stroke Patient by Joyce Hoffman 
3. Speach Therapy Aphasia Rehabilitation by Amanda Anderson CCC-SLP

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SUNSET TONIGHT

POSITIVE ENERGY NEEDED!

MAJOR WAM (What's on Aaron's Mind )

Hold your breath...cross your toes......DC Comics has requested our SCSS T graphics and is currently considering  giving SCSS written permission and endorse to use the Superman logo!

All those from the corporate world know just how huge this is! It's much easier for a corporate giant like DC Comics just to say no right up front!

If we can land this, stroke survivors from around the world should celibate!

Sincerely;
Aaron Avila
CEO
Second Chance Stroke Survivors
PS: Special thanks to Michael Brester-Smith for your help!

OFFICIAL SCSS STROKE SURVIVORS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

https://www.facebook.com/notes/stroke-survivors-hall-of-fame/hall-of-fame/424413107686637

I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE A FB GROUP TO INDUCT INTO THE STROKE SURVIVORS HALL OF FAME

https://www.facebook.com/groups/strokeforFBsupport/

The creator of this group helps 100's of stroke survivors. Kristy inspires me!

I LOVE THANKSGIVING TWICE

If you don't know the bacon trick.......you should!

MY SON RYAN AND I

IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER

As I'm sitting here in my mobility device in my backyard,  the most awesome sunshine, all warm, wife in the kitchen cleaning up after an awesome breakfast. ...as far as stoke survival goes, I'm a very lucky man!!!!!

THE SCSS WORLDWIDE JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT SHOW

A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

For those that don't know I lived in Southern Oregon (Grants Pass) for 7 years of my first chance at this life. I saw a post by a young man now (back then he was like 10) being Christmas, it triggered a great memory.
You see we had some very close friends, Carl and Stacy Witz
Okay let me say probably not the most responsible, but a great memory non the less.......
So my buddy Carl Witz, his wife Staci Witz, Rebecca and myself got together almost every weekend to play poker and Carl and I, (girls also) would get so stinking drunk!)
In fact, my buddy Carl and I (after many drinks) used to have this thing that only true brothers would do. Right in the middle of our poker game, either Carl or myself would nudge the poker table towards the other. Now the girls knew all hell was about to break loose!
Carl and I would begin to wrestle like only two brothers can do!
Card table can go flying, heads bouncing off walls and on the great ones blood would be flowing!
Well I remember one Christmas eve, the kids were tracking Santa on the computer and the adults all played poker....needles to say Santa almost didn't make it that Christmas!
GREAT TIMES!
Thank you Witz family!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

A MUST READ!

From the album: Mobile Uploads

By Robin Schneider

I've been going to the same hairdresser for the last 20 years. Today while I was in her chair we talked about how I'm dealing with my post stroke brain injury. My mother had explained to her how different I am and has sought her support as her husband has a very similar brain inj...ury. I startle easily, I can't multitask, loud noises are horrible and painful, I'm more withdrawn, I drop everything, I trip often, my hand is numb, I feel numb emotionally and I don't always react well emotionally in difficult situations. Some people have been patient and understanding, others not so much. Most people don't really notice but my family and children really do. Today I asked her what I could do to reconnect with my children emotionally, I know they are mourning a loss as the more noise they make the more I need to get away. She told me to sit down and make paper chains and snowflakes with them and to try wearing earplugs. It was amazing, we laughed, smiled, talked and made more eye contact than we have in months. They are so happy tonight. Thank you Heather for always giving me the best advice and hair ♥

THE SCSS WORLDWIDE JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT SHOW

THE DOG THAT CAN STACK ANYTHING ON HIS HEAD

http://distractify.com/fun/humor/scout-is-the-single-most-composed-dog-on-the-planet/

COME VOTE TO INDUCT DIFFERENT STROKES INTO THE STROKE SURVIVORS HALL OF FAME

Since I started Second Chance Stroke Survivors in the U.S. there has been one group on Face Book that has impressed me from the start.Hands down Different Strokes in the United Kingdom is off the hook impressive! What and how they help unite stroke survivors from around the world while doing so much to unite stroke survivors locally and to provide much needed resources to all stroke survivors. We all know that being a stroke survivor leaves you feeling so isolated and alone!
THANK YOU TO ALL THE STAFF AT DIFFERENT STROKES!
Truly making the planet a better place!

HOW?
Join my new group https://www.facebook.com/groups/420980304696584/ look for this nomination and hit like to vote yes to induct.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/differentstrokesuk/

COME VOTE TO INDUCT ARC INTO THE STROKE SURVIVORS HALL OF FAME!

Join the group below, find my nomination for ARC, hit like for yes vote. EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
ttps://www.facebook.com/groups/420980304696584/421791524615462/?notif_t=like

My favorite Christmas song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jx0yDTrot4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Milo and me!

GO FOR IT!

HOW EVERY LARGE CORPORATION SHOULD TREAT CUSTOMERS

http://youtu.be/zIEIvi2MuEk

JOIN MY NEW GROUP TODAY

Join my new group today!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/420980304696584/

THE HEART OF A STROKE SURVIVOR

THE SCSS WORLDWIDE JUST FOR FUN SHOW

http://youtu.be/YCXy07J5ZWA

THE BOSS

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FRAGILE LIFE

So I'm just pondering about how fragile our lives are on this planet. How stroke survivors live through what kills 1,ooo's of people each year. How most of us take for granted our very lives and the people within it. How we live and do things to our bodies like we're immortal and never going to die and the people we hold close will always be there the next day.

I know because I was one of them!

Surviving a major aneurysm exploding in my brain and two weeks later surviving a major stroke, one day, in a blink of an eye I couldn't walk and talk anymore.

Have you ever heard that saying .....You don't  what you have until you loose it? How simple yet so so true this statement really is!

I walked and talked with no effort but I didn't realize what I had until I lost it!

So today I challenge you my brothers and sisters of this planet, change your mind set! Make today the day you stop taking your life, your abilities, those special people in your short life for granted. With a heart filled with gratitude, realize, and become acutely aware of the precious abilities and all the precious people that fill your life.

Take  time to say "I love you" to all the people  you hold close to your heart. Make today the day you stop taking it all for granted.

XENA THE WORIER UNICORN

MY NEXT MOBILITY SCOOTER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy5rkw4SeP4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

IS THIS REALLY ME

I experienced something yesterday that deeply upsets me.

I said several hurtful things to the ones I need most. My son Ryan and wife Rebecca.
It was like it wasn't me!

Deeply upset that I would even say hurtful words like I did!
It felt like I was disconnected from my own words!
STROKE!

Than how do you explain this stroke issue to a non stroke survivor so they understand? You can't really and that makes it even more frustrating!
I love my family with all my heart!

Stroke survival has got to be the most difficult life event a person and family can go through on this planet!

HOW AWESOME

You know since my stroke 3 years ago I've learned a tremendous amount about the gift I have through stroke about the awesomeness and power of the creative brain. 

So I have dear friend Nichole Worden whom, last I knew, moved to Hawaii. She also has the gift of a truly creative brain. 

Not having a stroke she is able to express it like I've never seen in my life! Human energy that is off the hook!

Last night I'm sitting in my backyard like I do every night playing on my laptop. We hear an old time motorcycle out front....

Can't be for us...we don't know anyone with a classic motorcycle.

Then I hear the doorbell ring.........what?.........who is it?

In a leather jacket, carrying a helmet riding an early 1900's Harley.......Nicole walks in!!

So excited! She is on the main land for a whole month! And she's coming over for dinner Thursday!

HOW LUCKY AM I!

CHRISTMAS

For 22 years my amazing wife Rebecca has made Christmas ..  ..... Christmas.
Something spectacular occurs once a year. It never gets old it only gets better with each passing year. Especially this year when I'm fully aware I should be dead..... but I'm alive! This year is different!
I am more aware than ever that I have been given a Second Chance to truly appreciate it. I will not take it for granted. I will soak it all in like never before! Thank you Rebecca for being a truly gifted person!
I've got to be one of the most blessed men on the planet to have a wife like you!
Thank you for making me forward to Christmas each and every year!
You make me so grateful to be given a Second Chance!

ANOTHER MOVEMENT THAT MAKES THIS PLANET A BETTER PLACE

http://youtu.be/rugSZIFY7mc

IT'S A BIG WORLD....SAY SOMETHING

I got this awesome song from a young lady in her 20's that is truly going to make this planet a better place.....I know it with all my heart....because in her life on this planet she's saying something!
YOU ALSO HAVE VALUE AND HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY THAT WILL MAKE YOUR PLANET A BETTER PLACE.....SAY SOMETHING!

http://youtu.be/VVgixOjGhVU