puppetmaker | Two Years have Passed

Since Peter had his stroke.

It started two years ago today in Disney Hollywood just outside Sid Cahuengas (which no longer exists).

So here’s a reminder of the things to ask if you suspect someone is having a stroke

Ask the individual to smile.
Ask him or her to raise both arms.
Ask the person to speak a simple sentence.

And I would add the tongue test where you have the person to stick out their tongue straight. If it is canting one way or the other, get them to a hospital ASAP.

Two years later and Peter is in the lucky 1% who is considered to be fully recovered from his sort of stroke.

His upper mental skills were never damaged. He just had to regain motor coordination on the right side of his body, which he fought hard to do.

We had to make a number of changes in our lives and are thankful we didn’t have to make more.

Today we are on our way home from visiting family in the south. We have a drive in front of us but we can do it. And the best thing is that we can do it together with Peter.

Hug your loved ones. Tell your friends that you appreciate them.

Because in the blink of an eye, your entire life can change.

I am so very grateful that Peter is still here.