We Will Survive

When one partner suffers a stroke; life is turned upside down, but when you have both partners who have been struck with a serious illness ; it can be a devastating blow 


I was the first one at 47 years of age to suffer with what doctors call a series of thunderclap migraines which resulted in a bleed on the right side of my brain a Cerebral Hemmorage).  After a long series of tests, MRI's, and CT scans, the doctors referred to my "stroke" as "Call Fleming Syndrome"; more info on this later.

The date was November 19, 2011.  I will never forget that day.  

Then on July 29, 2014 my husband Phil at 53 was struck down with a massive stroke which resulted in a bleed in the (Basal Gaglia) more info on this later.  This was a day that dampened what was the beginning of a joyous summer;( we had two sons marry Nick in June and Cory in July) 

This blog will be set up somewhat like a diary starting November 19, 2011 to present day.  We are hoping our story, experiences, fustrations, and how we have had to struggle,  but at the same time still find joy in being together and being alive will help others not only find hope but better understand what a stroke is and steps to take to help avoid one.  Each day  we find new reasons to get up and do it all again.