April Showers
Bring May Flowers
Three
years ago, on April 2nd, I had a stroke which debilitated my speech
and hindered my movements. Today, I live
to tell the story how I came out on the other side by accepting the April Showers from my stroke that rose
into beautiful May Flowers.
The path I traveled on yesterday, travel today and will travel tomorrow gives me great hope.
First and foremost, I give thanks to the Stroke Comeback Center (SCC) guardian angels that show the stroke survivors and strivers how to live with the equality of life.
Yesterday,
when I found my
back against the wall, SCC taught me
how to allow Aphasia to softly push the words that waver, until the words are ready
to appear.
If
I am bound by the barriers of forgetfulness, SCC taught me how to shake it off and patiently wait for Aphasia to
take a bow, showing me the way.
SCC taught me to bounce back and make
positive steps by marching forward.
April
Showers bring May Flowers
Today,
when I have problems expressing my words, I have learned to adapt through
patience and gentleness.
The
SCC earthly angels gently show me how
to fly high and land on one wing.
As
I observe the wind blowing beneath my wing, I can see the beauty of the world.
April Showers bring May Flowers
Tomorrow,
as I open a new gate in my world, I will look back on the wrinkled roads I have
traveled to get where I am today.
While
appreciating my spirit is stronger than it was before my stroke, I will learn
to adjust to the wisdom of lessons learned, which magnifies and light up my
heart.
In
my post stroke era, I will glide through my new journey that settles my hungry
soul.
April
Showers bring May Flowers
What
is my victory? I now understand when I feel all hope is gone, I will allow the rainy
days from the April Showers to overflow and shine on me; and, I now understand,
I am blessed with May Flowers that show
me…
I have been tried and
true beyond all measures
April
Showers will Bring You May Flowers
To Brooke, the one with the golden heart; and to Amy, who also speaks with a gentle and graceful spirit.
