Hello, my name is Jan

I suffered a stroke on June 5, 2011. On that day, everything that I was good at, everything I took pride in was ripped from me. That morning when the ambulance took me into the hospital, I was barely able to walk, talk or function. Our poor daughter who was at home with me at the time, was frightened beyond belief and was so scared I was going to die. I didn't thankfully, however after spending 12 days in the hospital my life has dramatically changed.I went from working full-time at a job I enjoyed, to being on -LTD since that day. As my hands were seriously affected, I have issues from getting dressed to being able to tie my shoes (Thank Heavens for velcro!) My hope for this blog is a place I can talk about my fears and frustrations as I recover from the stroke. I know it could have been worse and I am thankful that it wasn't but everyday is a challenge, not only for me but my partner Keith and our girl Emmy. A constant uphill battle that is good one day and completely horrible the next. My tolerance, patience and feeling of self worth are tested all day, every day. I won't give up.I cannot give up,