Sunday, May 31, 2015
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Thursday, May 28, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
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Monday, May 25, 2015
NAILED IT!
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| Finally! I think I nailed my new book cover! You like peeps? Now to fill it's pages with human inspiration! |
Sunday, May 24, 2015
BOOK COVER?
Peeps you know I've been telling you how I'm feeling inspired to write a book! This morning I think I received the book cover concept. Your thoughts?
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
MY GIFTED BROTHER MARK ITTLEMAN (SLP) IS GIVING A FREE WEBINAR ON DYSARTHRIA
Mark is an amazing SLP! Don't miss it!
A message from Mark!
LEARN ABOUT DYSARTHRIA OR SLURRED SPEECH. MARK IS LEADING A FREE WEBINAR NEXT TUESDAY THAT WILL BE ON THE SUBJECT OF DYSARTHRIA, OR SLURRED SPEECH. THERE WILL BE LOTS OF PEOPLE THERE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT DYSARTHRIA AND SOME OF THE NEW AND REVOLUTIONARY METHODS TO HELP IMPROVE IT SO THAT THE PERSON WITH DYSARTHRIA CAN GAIN SPEAKING CLARITY AND TALK BETTER.
Register below:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist…/2589757069143975425
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist…/2589757069143975425
#unitngtheworldthroughstrokesurvival
STROKE SURVIVOR TRIBAL ELDERS
I just gave this resource to a newer stroke survivor!
Here are some I call my stroke survivor Tribal Elders! All of them have 10 or more years stroke survivor experience and have volunteered to answer any question and help all new stroke survivors! Join and ask a question. The Elders will help you!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569116303351519/
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
YOUR ACTION NEEDED!
A note from my brother and fellow survivor George Pierce. Ya not a stroke survivor but a survivor of what should have been a devastating accident! Proud of you George!
Letter from George to all members of Second Chance Stroke Survivors
In 2011 as CEO of a company that made bicycle pedal adaptors and innovative arm products for post stroke survivors, I was able to better understand the challenges the stroke community had in regaining mobility.
In my work with a very dedicated and knowledgeable founder and engineers as well as input from VA in Palo Alto, we began to turn out products that no one in the market had developed that really helped re-train the brain for physical mobility.
Later in my business career, I was on a bicycle training ride and was hit from behind, sustaining a broken neck and back. It was my knowledge of how to train like an athlete that allowed me to make a comeback from this accident one year later to racing for TEAM USA in the world duathlon championships placing 7th. This time my inspiration in training gave me an idea to form a shoe that was so easy to get in/out of with one hand, saving me time in changing shoes from biking to running in duathlon competition. The idea spawned a new shoe design without laces, a company, patents pending, and shoes that have been tested by members of the stroke community for their ease of quick entry/exit with one hand. They work, save time, frustration and are the best designs for simple entry/exit with fast adjustment on the market.
The mission for 7D is to inspire all folks to get back on their feet, get moving, start the healing process and stay healthy. We provide the best thought out shoes with my past knowledge of training for the stroke community to start re-training the brain for mobility and get confidence in simple movements.
Vote for me to take the cover of Runners World Magazine to tell the world of my comeback story and unleash a radical shoe design that will help millions of people to re-take their fitness, mobility and health.
Thank you.
George Pierce
George Pierce, CEO
Seven Dynamics Footwear
#Bperfect
Please show George we support and care about him! Let's help him get on the cover of this prestigious magazine!
Vote for George to be put on cover of this magazine here. http://coversearch.runnersworld.com/entry/86/
Monday, May 18, 2015
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
IT'S WITH GREAT PRIDE I INTRODUCE TO YOU SURVIVOR/WARRIOR CATHY CHEASMAN
Peeps it's with great pride I introduce to you, new member and fellow survivor / warrior Cathy Cheasman!
On June 27, 2006, my life was forever changed. I suffered a bilateral Vertebral Dissection; a Stroke. The clot split and moved through the right and left hemisphere of my brain and lodged in the brain stem. The clot caused damaged to the areas of the brain that control body functions such as movement, blood pressure, eye movements, swallowing and speech. Progress, if any, was far from certain.
For 3 weeks leading up to the actual stroke I was experiencing headaches, severe neck and shoulder pain. I was seen by my primary physician 3 times and a trip to the local emergency room, all of which I was quickly sent home with the no definitive diagnosis. As the days progressed the pain became debilitating.
I woke that morning with the worst headache of my life. I struggled to get up to take a drink and was unable to swallow. I took a few steps and found myself on the floor unable to move. I crawled to my cell phone and dialed 911. I was unable to communicate in any way with the EMT; their frustration grew as did mine. I tried desperately to get them to understand what was happening. Later I was told that my words were barely audible, slurred and incomprehensible. By the time we arrived to the emergency room I was vomiting a coffee ground substance, the right side of my face had drooped and it became clear that I was critically ill. The doctors and nurses frantically worked on my body, but did not speak to me. They turned their attention to my 15 year old daughter who was alone by my side and told her to call the family, “Your mother is not going to make it through the night.” I wanted desperately to comfort her. I tried to talk. I tried to move. I tried to scream. Nothing happened.
I was living a nightmare - totally awake and aware, yet trapped in my body. No one knew that I was still able to understand everything that was going on around me and yes, to feel pain. The doctors ordered an NG tube, IV's, and a catheter. All placed without communication to me, the patient. I was tossed around like a rag doll. I did understand two very important things: I was in serious trouble and I had to find a way to communicate with the outside world in order to survive.
My life was literally defined moment by moment. The love of family, friends and my faith is what has brought me through this experience. My daughter spent every day, all day at the hospital by my bedside, insisting that I could make progress from what seemed an impossible condition. She focused her time on keeping my spirits up; helping me reclaim my independence and helping me become closer to the Lord. When the day seemed unbearable she would climb into the bed and read the Bible to me. Her dear friend, now husband, would come to the hospital and play his guitar and worship to me. My twin brother and his family took on the monumental task of moving me from my home, taking care of my bills, setting up home care if/when I was discharged and ensuring that I had a family member by my side at all times. Other family members stayed with me through the night so I was not alone. I also had an angel by my side in the form of a Certified Nursing Assistant. Knowing that I was unable to move or communicate, she sat on the edge of my bed and shaved my legs. “I would go crazy with my legs like this and I know you must be too.” That simple act was enormously restorative to my spirit.
My progress started with baby steps. I focused on little goals and not the big picture. I asked God to give me the strength to get me through what I had to face each day. I could not allow myself to look back on what I'd lost or even worry about the future. Months later, my focus and determination paid off. I had recovered enough to leave the hospital and move in with my brother and his family; PEG tube in place; we were going home.
It can take years to recover ... and maybe even a lifetime. We will have to put forth extraordinary effort to do the simplest, most basic things. And, as most of us have to realize, we will have to compromise and adjust our expectations more than once. What once seemed so important and meaningful before has little or no relevance now. Life is elastic, just like our re-forming brain.
I would not give back my stroke, even if I could; even with my continued deficits and fading memory. Why? Because of the things I've learned, the people I've met and the way I now look at the world…. every day as a gift!
#unitingtheworldthroughstrokesurvival
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
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Sunday, May 10, 2015
Saturday, May 9, 2015
JUST POSTED!
I just posted this in my Second Chance Stroke Survivors Group!
Thanks to this months sponsors Trenton Waterson and Christina Amaral we will be raffling off 2 FREE Inspirational T-shirts this month!
Drawing will be held next Saturday May 16th at 10am PST.
Check out our sponsors Trenton Waterston's new film! A must see film!
Check out Christina's online Mary Kay store!
Friday, May 8, 2015
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR! BIRDS!
You know since my surviving a major aneurysm and stroke I have become deeply grateful for the simple things in life like birds!
You have heard the term "Stop and smell the roses"?
I say "Stop and listen to the birds"!
This time of year is a cornucopia of beautiful birds filling the air with their absolutely beautiful songs!
Here are just a few we see on a daily bases!
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| Anna's Hummingbird |
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| Rufous Hummingbird |
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| Orchard Oriole |
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| Morning Dove |
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| Northern California Mockingbird |
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| Band Tailed Pigeon |
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| Red Shouldered Hawk |
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
PLEASE! NEED YOUR HELP PEEPS!
http://coversearch.runnersworld.com/entry/86/
PLEASE VOTE! I NEED TO PROVE WE STROKE SURVIVORS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! I KNOW IF WE CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN FOR GEORGE I CAN GET OUR SHOES BUILT FOR STROKE SURVIVORS PROJECT REINSTATED! EVERYONE PLEASE VOTE!
PLEASE VOTE! I NEED TO PROVE WE STROKE SURVIVORS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! I KNOW IF WE CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN FOR GEORGE I CAN GET OUR SHOES BUILT FOR STROKE SURVIVORS PROJECT REINSTATED! EVERYONE PLEASE VOTE!
Okay peeps lets show George Pierce the creator of Shoes For Stroke Survivors our support!
Please take a minute and vote for him to be on the cover of Runners World Magazine!
Follow the link to vote!
Thanks Peeps!
Aaron
After following link select the blue vote button located near the upper left of the page and follow instructions. Type done in comments below when finished please.
Means allot to my brother George!
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Second Chance Stroke Survivors Supports Brain Injury Radio
One of our favorite shows is Cam's Corner!
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
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