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9, No 2
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February 2009 |
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Greetings, Welcome to the Annual Creative Writing
Issue of StrokeNet. Each February most of our regular
contributors take a break and readers submit their
creative writings. As usual, I really enjoyed reading
everyone's entry. Unfortunately, we do not have room to
publish everything which was submitted.
The selections below include both stroke
and non stroke related entries. Writings include both
poetry and prose. Some are humorous. Some reflect on the
stroke experience. One gives advice. Many give hope.
Thanks to everyone who submitted.
An addition to the newsletter this month is a
link at the top of this email to read the newsletter
online. Those who still receive the text only version
will find the newsletter easier to read online. If the
does not work immediately wait a day or two.
This month several people have emailed me
that they are unable to enter the message board because
they no longer know their userid and/or password. If you
click to Login you may enter either your userid or email
address. You will be emailed the data you need to login.
If you have any problems, select Contact By
Email at the top of the screen. Fill in the form and you
will receive info. Or, click Live Help Online. If you
still have problems send me an email. If
you are a reader of this newsletter, but do not belong
to our organization, please consider joining. It is
free, and there are lots of great people to
meet.
Enjoy the February
newsletter!
Lin Wisman Editor, StrokeNet lwisman@strokenetwork.org |
Organization
Highlights
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Stroke Network
News By Steve Mallory
This month Steve
reports on Staff changes. He also reminds everyone
of The Stroke Network bookshop. A link is
provided.
Click to Read
Steve's Remarks...
Steve is Founder and
CEO The Stroke Network
Contact Steve at
smallory@strokenetwork.org
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Morning
Glory
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By Lisa
Stump
Lisa penned this poem as an ode to a
Morning Glory.
The Morning Glory has something
to teach everyone. What a great way to begin this series
of writings!
Click to
Read
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But, You Look so
Good
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By
Lea Augustine Hearing the comment
"But, You Look so Good" caused Lea to reflect on what it
means to have a stroke.
Lea shares what she is
thankful for. Check out what she thinks is the key to
stroke recovery.
Click to
Read
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Does He
Know...
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By Kathleen
CockranKathleen wrote this poem about her
father who had a stroke at 86. Like many family members
she wondered how much he understood about his
condition. Click to
Read |
Sunshine
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By Deborah Odell
Deborah wrote this poem reflecting on her
stroke. Sometimes simple things like sunshine can make a
difference. Click to
Read |
A Christmas
Story
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Claud and Claus By Cleo
Hutton
Cleo shares a short story.
Sometimes the grumpiest people come through for others.
Click To
Read
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Don't Forget to Plant Your
Seed
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By
Jan Johnson
Jan reflects on how planting
flowers was never her forte, but she now plants a
different kind of seed.
Click to
Read
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After My
Stroke
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By Jim Underwood
Jim reflects on stroke. How has stroke improved
your life? Click to
Read |
Home, Tweet
Home
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By Kathy
Saul
Kathy spins a tale of fall in the
northeast US.
Click to
Read
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Thorns among the
Roses
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By Joy
DumnoiJoy writes about discovering Thorns
Among the Roses Click to
Read
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My
Husband's Hands
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By Sheri Taylor
BockelmanSheri reflects on her husband's
hands. Not only are they a thing of beauty, but are
versatile. Click to
Read |
My Pink
Balloon
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By Eleanore Kane
Eleanore reminds us that sometimes in
spite of troubles, the world seems a wonderful place. Do
you have a pink balloon today? Click to
Read |
Stroke as a
Thief
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By Kevin
Granger
Kevin is the husband of Sue, a
stroke survivor. He describes the stroke as files which
have been disorganized
Click to
Read
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Speaking your
Mind
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By Fred
King
Fred reminds readers not to take
their health for granted. Speak up and ask
questions!
Click to
Read
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Swirl
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By Shirley
Champico Cruz
Shirley writes about being in the
midst of swills. What swills are around
you?
Click to
Read
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Hope |
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By Henry
Evans
Henry shares a poem on
Hope.
Click to
Read
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The
Stroke
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By Lillianne
Carr
Stroke can change one's world.
Lillianne shares her experience in this
poem.
Click to
Read
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Prayer for a New
Beginning
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By Leah
Fileman
It is fitting that the last entry
in this series is about asking for a new beginning.
Stroke ends many things in life, but also
beacons to something new. We thank Leah for reminding us
of this.
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Read
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Member
Celebrations
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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@strokenetwork.org
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@strokenetwork.org. 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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