November

Greetings,

Wow, can you believe it is November already?? The end of the year is fast approaching. Make sure your plans for the holidays include time. Time to reflect, time to restore your energy, time for family...

February 2009 is StrokeNet's Annual Creative Writing Issue. Everyone is invited to submit writings.

Each year readers are invited to submit creative writings for the February issue. Below you will see the guidelines. If you have any questions, send me an email. I look forward to this, the fourth creative writing issue. The creativity of our readers is amazing.

Guidelines:

·   Both poetry and prose are accepted
·   Maximum 1000 words
·   Writing must be original.
·   Does not have to be stroke related
·   Member Stories are not included. Sent them
   to the Member Story Coordinator, Deb
     Theriault, at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org
·   Avoid religion

·   Send submissions for the February issue to
     StrokeNet editor at lwisman@strokenet.biz.
·   Submissions can be sent as an attachment in
     common software such as Word.
     Alternatively you may send as an email
     message
·   Deadline for submission December 31, 2008
·   Must include both your first and last names

Want some ideas? Take a look at the February 2008 issue:
February 2008 Creative Writing Issue

So, dust off the keyboard, sharpen your pencils, or locate something you have already written. Have a go!!

In this month's issue check out articles by Kathy Saul on Acceptance, Anne Chapman on Pets, and Hobbies by Chris DeWald. Lin Mouat writes about miracles, Jean Guggenheimer reviews stroke news in the media last month, Steve Mallory updates us on our organization and Nancy Fiduk provides a list of birthdays and stroke anniversaries on file.

Finally, if you have ever wondered how much life is left after stroke, check out Members Stories. This month Deb Theriault features Sharon Dale Stone, who is a 41 year survivor.

Enjoy the November newsletter!

Submit your writings for the February issue!

Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenet.biz

Communications International Organization Highlights

Stroke Network News
By Steve Mallory

Steve updates everyone on all The Stroke Network news.
·   Holiday Greetings
·   Car Magnet Fund Raiser
Information
·   An Invitation to Join the Fund Raising
    Committee
·   Update and Invitation to join other members
    in the new chat room
·   A reminder to add Recipes to the recipe site.
    A cookbook is in progress.

Click to Read Steve's Remarks...

Steve is Founder and CEO
The Stroke Network

Contact Steve at smallory@strokenet.biz

Reflection on Acceptance
By Kathy Saul Accepting stroke and moving into the future is difficult for many. Kathy reflects on the process and what she has learned as a stroke survivor. Click to Read Acceptance Contact Kathy at ksaul@strokenetnet.biz

Pets
My Life with KK and Thoughts on Animal Therapy By Anne Chapman Pet Therapy, whether organized or not, has benefited many stroke survivors. Anne reflects on her own experience and shares a number of websites where this area can be further explored. Click to Read Pets Contact Anne at achapman@strokenetwork.org

Hobbies
How Best use your Time By Chris DeWald Many stroke survivors struggle with how to use their time. Many had hobbies prestroke which are no longer possible. Chris challenges us by providing links to lists of hobbies. Get your creative juices going! Click to Read Hobbies Contact Chris at cdewald@strokenetwork.org

Fuel for the Journey
The Cutting Edge of a Miracle By Lin Mouat After her stroke Lin went through several tests to determine the cause of her stroke. Through the determination of both Lin and her doctors the cause was finally found. Click To Read Fuel for the Journey Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenet.biz

Newsfeed Review

Stroke News Last Month

By Jean Guggenheimer

Each month Jean reviews stroke news that was published the previous month.

Topics reviewed this month:

·   Brush Your Teeth

·   Quicker Disease Diagnosis in Australia

·   Quicker Disease Diagnosis in the UK

·   Telemedicine Neurology Consultations

·   Brain Signals Revive Paralyzed Muscles in
    Monkeys

· Study Shows More Stroke Victims can Benefit
   from Blood Clot Busters

· Can Exercise Prevent a Severe Stroke?

Click To Read Newsfeed Review

Contact Jean at JGuggenheimer@strokenet.biz

Member Stories Sharon Dale Stone
Sharon Dale tells her story Sharon stroked when she was 11 is 1967. Her story is inspirational. Click to Read Member Story There are thousands of stories and thousands ways our Readers are dealing with stroke. If you would like to have your story featured, contact Deb Theriault, the Members Stories Coordinator, at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org.

Member Celebrations

Birthdays and Stroke Anniversaries
Compiled By Nancy Fiduk

The Stroke Network congratulates all members who celebrate a birthday or stroke anniversary this month. Click below to see the birthdays and anniversaries we have on file for this month.

Click to Read Celebrations...

Contact Nancy at nfiduk@strokenet.biz

Each month members' birthdays, which they have placed in their message board profile, are listed.

To add your birthday, go to My Controls on the Message Board. Look for Personal Profile on the left of the screen. Select Edit Profile Information. Enter both your birthdate and your interests.

To locate My Controls from the home page of the Message board, http://www.strokeboard.net, select Member Links, My Controls.

If you would like your stroke anniversary listed, send to the the Celebrations Monitor at nfiduk@strokenet.biz. Be sure to include your userid and the month, day and year of the stroke. If you are not the survivor, please include the survivor's first name and your relationship. For example: Bill, husband.

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