May is Stroke Month

MAY IS STROKE MONTH:

Two of the people I love most in this world have survived a stroke.  

Raygen had her stroke sometime after her first heart surgery.  It was confirmed about a year ago by an MRI.  She suffers from weakness in the right side of her body.  Especially her right hand.  There is no way to know exactly when Raygen suffered her stroke.  

My Dad had survived his stroke almost a year ago.  Thank goodness my mother was home and recognized his symptoms.

Learn F.A.S.T. to spot a stroke:          F – Face Drooping          A – Arm Weakness          S – Speech Difficulty          T – Time to Call 911 Stroke is the No. 1 cause of disability  and the 5th leading  killer in the nation.   But there's good news:  Stroke is preventable,  treatable and beatable- with your help. For more information: Stroke Association I am so grateful to have these two amazing,  wonderful people in my life.  Make sure you watch  for the signs and call 911.