In this issue... Organization Highlights, By Steve Mallory Life In New Zealand with a Stroke, by David Ray Grief Interview, by Kathy Bosworth Kate's Korner, by Kate Adamson Stroke Article Newsfeed, by Jean Gugenheimer Stroke Network Members Birthdays Bios: Charles Ramsey and Jerry Taylor Our Organization

Greetings,

This month Steve reminds all Members to update their Profile. David Ray updates the workings of his Stroke Club. Next find Kathy Bosworth's interview with Sherry Russel, a grief counselor. Kate Adamson reflects on how disability can cause paralysis, keeping one from accomplishing goals. Then find Jean Gugenheimer's review of five stroke related articles, March birthdays are listed. Finally the bios of Charles Ramsey and Jerry Taylor are featured. Have a good read.

Organization Highlights, By Steve Mallory

Steve asks members to update their Profile on the Message Board. Members are also asked to submit their bios and to add their pictures. He announces a possible link with an organization to have medical records online.

The regularly scheduled Language Disorders Chat has gone well. A report is given on the February guest speaker and two future guest speakers are announced.

Read Steve's Remarks...

	Life In New Zealand with a Stroke, by David Ray
This month David's report is two pronged. He writes initially about the first two meetings this year of The Lower Hutt Stroke Cllub. Then he writes about the trip he took with his wife to South Island. Life In New Zealand with a Stroke... »

	Grief Interview, by Kathy Bosworth
Kathy interviewed Sherry Russel who is a Grief Counselor. She is author of the book "Conquering the Mysteries and Lies of Grief." Sherry Russel Interview... »

	Kate's Korner, by Kate Adamson
Kate reflects on how disabilities can cause paralysis -- keeping you from doing the things you want to do, to serve and grow. Kate's Korner... »

	Stroke Article Newsfeed, by Jean Gugenheimer
This month Jean reports on five articles. They cover migraines and stroke, marijuana and stroke, viagra and stroke, and the advent of a stroke diagnostic process called Alladin. Newsfeed Review... »

	Stroke Network Members Birthdays
The Stroke Network sends birthday greetings to all those celebrating in March. Click below to see the list of Members who have added their March birthday to their profile Birthdays are listed in the Calendar and each day the current birthdays are listed on the Message Board. To be sure your birthday is included on the list, add the date to your profile. From the home page of the Message Board, select 'My Controls', on the left hand side of the screen look for the category 'Personal Profile.' Select 'Edit Profile. March Birthdays... »

	Bios: Charles Ramsey and Jerry Taylor
Both Charles Ramsey and Jerry Taylor stroked in 2004. It is great that they are able to share their stories at such an early data. Good luck to both of them! Charles shares with us the data that he has had a series of TIA's. Jerry had two strokes. He was able to return to work. He shares the importance of coworkers. Hint: Click 'My Stroke' on Entry Page to his website.

	Our Organization
What is The Stroke Network? Where did it come from? Who are the people that work there? Read the FAQ if you would like to know. Just what is FAQ? I've seen it on the Internet several times but I've never understood what it stood for. What is FAQ and why does our organization have these letters? FAQ is an acronym for Frequently Asked Questions. It's basically questions that most people are going to ask if they want to know about your web site and service. Our organization has a FAQ in order to give you some background information and insight into our organization. The FAQ is linked from virtually every single page on our whole web site. If you scroll down the page and look on the left column you will see a button with a question mark. Click on the button and you will be hyperlinked to our FAQ web page. You will learn about the formation of our organization and it's history. You can find out who are our partners and learn about our basic policies. Most of the frequently asked questions can be found here but if you have more please let us know. The print version of this newsletter is available at the website. Contents of this newsletter may not otherwise be reprinted without the organization's permission. Please contact the editor. Frequently Asked Questions »

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