Eight years ago this evening, I had a serious stroke. Nothing could prepare me for the multiple life changing events that would happen to me. I couldn't talk, stand, or type, among other deficits. (I had high blood pressure and cholesterol, discovered after I had my stroke. Lesson here: take care of your body and get regular physicals.) I'm alive today, thanks to my family and friends, exercise, change in diet, and community involvement. Thank God I have been given another chance at life! Stroke Survivors CAN!