Being a mother is hard, harder when you are physically challenged. Kids do not yet understand even if you try to make them. So what do you do if you have over 100 days of free time with them? I have made a list in my mind: practice reading and writing, pancake making, talent show, baking, as much as I would like to do arts … Continue reading Summer Lovin’
I must admit that there are still days I would be so down that I cry buckets. I wonder how big my tear ducts must be I must have cried a dozen or so since last year. The reason for my tears? Well, I feel that as time goes by, people, especially friends seem to have forgotten that I still exist. Then I realized what … Continue reading Friendship
I never thought I would be able to abandon my wheelchair ever. Yesterday was Easter Sunday. As usual I heard the mass on TV as it is quite difficult for me to go to our parish since the walk way is not flat it is sloping and a bit steep. Kuya Danny, the Lay Minister arrived around 9am to give me communion. House was chaotic … Continue reading An Easter message of Hope
We started our own holy week tradition as a family 2 years ago when honestly out of boredom on a MaundyThursday we decided to go on a Visita iglesia. Two years ago we were able to visit8churches. Our usual route would be 1. Holy Cross Parish in our subdivision 2. Ascension of our Lord Parish in Lagro 3. Mary the Queen Parish, Belfast 4. Cathedral Shrine … Continue reading Visita Iglesia 2014
Last Saturday was just surreal. I never thought I would see the four of them again play as a band that is why I consider it as one of my dreams. And the dream came true. For one blissful hour. It doesn’t matter that the concert had to be cut short, it’s all worth it. The money we paid which was a bit impromptu was … Continue reading my first blog post- september 2, 2008
Yes I am. I am not delusional, but despite my condition, I still consider myself to be the luckiest girl in this world for being able to meet and be married to someone who is so selfless, responsible, loving, thoughtful and romantic. My husband, Lay, is all that and more. we have been married for 8 years already. I have known him since October 1999, … Continue reading LUCKY
Today in rehab, I did step-ups to promote lifting of the leg when walking. which looks so easy, but for a stroke victim who suffered from a massive stroke, such as me, it is a task close to impossible, especially when your therapist suddenly decides to make it more challenging by putting on 2-pound ankle weights, but I’m not giving up! Rehab is really hard … Continue reading STEP UPS
Daddy Joe celebrated his 72nd birthday in the rehab with the rehab staff and some of the patients including me, he even gave me a chocolate which melted my heart. Daddy Joe Tupaz arrived in the rehab of CHMC around December and I was drawn to him immediately. he has a very soft voice and kind eyes , although he cries a lot its so … Continue reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY JOE!
Having a rare disease can be very depressing, but it’s really good to know that you are not alone in your battles. There will be people who would be more than willing to help you out. people who suffered the same fate and can definitely understand you and would know the right things to say to soothe you, or just be a friend.. I actually … Continue reading A Sort of Lifeline
As explained by the American Stroke Association What is a brain AVM? Normally, arteries carry blood containing oxygen from the heart to the brain, and veins carry blood with less oxygen away from the brain and back to the heart. When an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) occurs, a tangle of blood vessels in the brain or on its surface bypasses normal brain tissue and directly diverts … Continue reading SO WHAT EXACTLY IS AN AVM?
From My Corner of the Couch 
