sometimes you hafta say it out loud...

[rlin]

At the end of 2010 I had a stroke... not a little stroke... it was huge... I woke the day after unable to walk or use my hands..hell I couldnt even think squarely... my brain was on vacation and I couldnt begin to think of a way to make it come back to me...

my son and my mom and dad had no idea how to help me... they were equally as dumbfounded and confused as I was... none of us knew what to do or how to begin...

rhonda and I were in a weird spot... being victims of all kinds of sideways shit...but... that didnt stop her from coming to help me when I needed it most... she came and she stayed... and she did so until it was obvious that I could and would make it...

I am amazed with how good she was to me... I would never believe that someone would be so giving... but now I know that its possible... I will never be able to do enough for her to make up for what she did for me.

I had several folks pop up to wish me well and to send me good mojo... it was much appreciated...

I am doing extremely well now compared to then... I still have black spots in my memory and very minimal use of my right hand... and I think I mustve lost about 50 iq points... but... believe me when I say that I am damned glad for what I do have...

I just wanted to put some of the good thoughts I have been having out here in public where they belong...

and...

grab the chance to encourage all of you to consider how short our lives are... and remind ya all that you have to live life like there is no tomorrow... there just may not be some day!


Sincerely...

Rita Blass

[Blade]

Glad you are on the mend. Hope your continued recovery is smooth.

[morningstar55]

wow...... (((((((((((((((((rlin))))))))))))))
so glad your doing better......and your here to enjoy your life longer with all your family and friends.
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[The_Lady_Snow]

Good to see you back!!! You're a lucky couple finding comfort in one another during a stressful vulnerable time!! I wish you a speedy recovery and both of you mad props for being there when it counts for one another!!

Blessings,

Snow

[Gemme]

Glad to see you are on the road to better health and in a better place now. Congrats and many wishes for a speedy recovery.

[katsarecool]

Get well soon!!!!

[1PlayfulFemme]

{{{{ Rlin }}}} I hope with all that I have that you will continue to heal well. May your journey through healing be quick and full of amazing progress!!! I'm so glad to see that you are doing better! You'll be in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers!

[Nat]

I'm very glad you're back. :)

[ravfem]

Just FYI, y'all....

she signed her full name...that means she's real serious & stuff!!

R.... i came, to be where i belonged. You thought it was to help you....it was really only because i needed to be there. :cheesy:

i love you, ya know. But now, you owe me :lookingfortheevilgrinsmilie:

*beginning my wish list*
:goodluck:

[rainintothesea]

Glad you are back. Warmest wishes for your healing and recovery... happy she was able to be there for you when you needed her. :)

[Turtle]

I'm soooo glad you are still here! I wish you fantastic continued healing and all the blessings you can handle!!

[Spirit Dancer]

Much healing energy to you both on this journey.

[rockybcn]

Surrounding you with love and light....may each day bring you a journey of healing!

[Cowboi]

May your healing journey be quick and plentiful!

[Passionaria]

Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. I am happy that you have those who care, near. It means a lot! Blessings to you both........

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[Andrew, Jr.]

I am so sorry to learn of this news. I hope and pray that you have a speedy recovery! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Best regards,
Andrew

[DomnNC]

Glad to see you on the mend, I wish you continued success in your healing and wish you both the best!

[lipstixgal]

Wishing a speedy recovery and much progress!!

[princessbelle]

I had no idea about your stroke. I am sorry to hear that. I do however, know what a strong person you are.

I wish you all the best and continued progress of health and happiness on this life's journey.

belle

[Soft*Silver]

Rlin...I am so glad you are back and that Rhonda is at your side. Keep working on your health and your relationship! What miracles we find when we need them!

[citybutch]

Glad you are up and about ... and that your health is moving in the right direction!

[waxnrope]

Sniff :crybaby: I'm just so fukin glad that you made it thru, ya bastid. You nearly scared me skinny :rofl:

[Lynn]

Sincere wishes for a speedy recovery and the best of health in the future. Best wishes to you both.

Lynn

[JustJo]

...very happy to hear that you're recovering. :rrose:

[Ryobi]

As I have from the start, I wish you strength and peace in healing.

[Duchess]

You are truly blessed to be on the road to recovery and to have such wonderful support.(f)

[scootebaby]

Rita....so glad to hear you pulled through,and you had Rhonda there to help you. We havent interacted on this site,but i fondly remember our interactions on the dash site. I wish you a speedy recovery and a long happy life filled with all the love and happiness you deserve

[girl_dee]

congrats on pulling thru that rotten crap and hopefully a steady recovery ahead...

[rlin]

in the couple of days since i wrote this note my health has improved some... i am not making the giant strides that i was making right after the stroke but i am still healing... noticeably too. its a little scary still because i realize how much work that i have to do but i have no idea how to even start or what to do even... i figure whatever i do i am teaching my brain how to be me... so my situation is a win win... no matter what i do... as long as i do...

while i was in the hospital i realized that i had long before checked out on life... when i found out a couple of years ago that i had a problem with my spinal cord i really did throw in the towel... i let all my hopes and aspirations go... i basically let what i was die... bit by bit i dropped out of my life...

while i was in there and i was getting better by leaps and bounds and i realized just how truly fucking lucky i was...

i made a conscious decision to grab hold of what i wanted... this bull shit happened to me right in the nick of time...

the folks who have stepped up to send me some positivity are much appreciated... i got a pamphlet while in there... it basically was warning me that i might become emotional... or 'weepy' i think was the actual word... and by goddess they didnt lie.. at all!... but when i read all this good mojo or hear the personal accounts of folks that have been thru bs like this i know that its a small damned wonder that im a tad weepy...
hell! i feel like a huge raw nerve that is just grabbing hold of as much goodwill as i can grab... for damned sure you folks have offered up enough for me to spread it around!

thanks again yall... for helping this ol country homo realise that there is a helluva lot out there to live for and dream about!!!
i will pay it forward every chance i get!

R

[Sparkle]

Slow & steady, one step at a time!

You're surrounded by people who care; draw on their strength and good thoughts when days are tough.

Wishing you a full recovery and an even better, brighter you.