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.
Hey Cuz,
ReplyDeleteGOD's continuous blessings on you and May Flowers.....As He abides in you abide in Him, Hope is in Him and keep living by Faith. Thanks for the encouraging message. Much Love, Bean