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
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!
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 
