poetry, Senior Health, six sentence story

The Signs of a Stroke

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How ironic that I saw the prompt of “Stroke” for the Six Sentence Story, especially since on June 17 I received word that a beloved family member had mini strokes. Thankfully-they are home and on the mend. It only seems appropriate to list the signs of a stroke and since there are six letters, you know what that means…

Signs of a Stroke

Severe headaches could happen, so pay attention when this does.

Trouble talking or understanding, take a breath and signal for help.

Refocusing due to trouble with vision or even loss could mean there’s something going on.

Ordinary feelings go numb and you may feel weak one or both, help you must seek.

Keep checking numbness, indicate where it is, ask for someone to watchfully note.

Equilibrium feels off with dizzies or loss of balance or ever a fall, for which 911 you want to call.

…..

There’s more to learn every day and here’s a link to help: Stroke Signs and Symptoms

TTOT

Ten Things of Thankful – June 18 2022

Max Tomey

It’s TTOT time and Father’s Day Weekend – Let’ do this!

  1. That handsome man in the picture is my Daddy, which was his preferred title. Today would be his 102nd birthday and, of course, tomorrow is Father’s Day. It is appropriate those two days are so close together as he was an awesome father. I am grateful. To say it was all rosy…no…but to say we grew to have a strong relationship…you betcha (his expression, too).
  2. A family member was able to go home vs staying in the hospital and is on the mend. WHEW!
  3. Grateful to be a part of the wonderful anthology of poetry “Not Just Anybody Can Be Dad: A Tribute to Fathers” published by Busta Word Publishing LLC and it is free on Kindle today: https://amzn.to/3HBflS1
  4. I am so grateful to the positive response to Social Justice Inks and look forward to the book launch on Monday.
  5. The Book Launch is upcoming, but I want to share here. I hope you can come since it is virtual: Book Launch I am very grateful for the participation.
  6. This past week has been so hot for June and I am extremely grateful for A/C
  7. I heard many people lost power from last night’s storms. We did not. I am grateful we did not and I am grateful that they are working on getting others turned back on, because…it’s hot.
  8. I am grateful for healing internally of the heart and externally (well internally too) of the body.
  9. I am grateful for friends who open up their heart and home to my family.
  10. YOU – What are you grateful for? You can add a post through the below link or you can put your thankfuls in the comments.
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The Phoenix by Joni Caggiano

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The flaming outline of the Phoenix with flames around it
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A serpent turning

into a great bird

with wings of blue

and words I heard

killing and blood

death and sorrow

innocence crying

forgetting tomorrow

great his sword

wings shine white

serpent sailing high

God’s hand did smite

dazzling light rising

many souls ascend

heaven greets all

souls reside within

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Ten Things of Thankful – June 11 2022

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It’s TTOT time, believe it or not, I am back! Let’s hop to it.

  1. I am grateful to be mostly past this cold which slowed me down. 2. I am grateful that I am recovered from surgery and the pathological report was benign. 3. I am grateful that my love and I will be getting married soon. 4. I am grateful that I was able to go live with a book yesterday. 5. I am grateful that the weather has been kind to us. 6. I am grateful that the pool is open. 6. I am grateful that daughter has been successfully entered into an adult day program. 7. I am grateful that there are those among us who make things happen. 8. I am grateful for facial tissues. 9. I am grateful for each day I breathe and night I sleep. 10. I am grateful for you.

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