tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post7296643754693176505..comments2023-11-05T01:08:37.985-07:00Comments on Such a lucky girl: Exit SignBecky Beauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402872795284242881noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post-90432430747929768412013-06-19T22:11:57.254-07:002013-06-19T22:11:57.254-07:00For most building owners, exit signs aren't vi...For most building owners, exit signs aren't viewed as offering significant benefits or possessing serious drawbacks, but as a necessary safety element that, once installed, ceases to be a concern. But in today's exit sign market, there are indeed signs that offer significant benefits, such as luminescent exit signs.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.firepronevada.com/emergency-products.html" rel="nofollow">Exit Signs</a></b> firepronevadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675281697671101110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post-57984233946011067712012-07-14T15:55:10.370-07:002012-07-14T15:55:10.370-07:00Superbly written, Becky. I had a stroke 4 years a...Superbly written, Becky. I had a stroke 4 years ago, although I was 58 and not in my 20's even though I still feel somewhere under 30. I have been told that girls mature emotionally earlier than boys. I can attest the truth of that - about 50 years earlier. I had my stroke whilst driving a 44 tonne artic lorry and was very lucky that I was on a quiet road and so able to stop before reaching an urban area. Actually, it's a funny story. I managed to park the lorry in a convenient empty car park at 6am. I had a fair idea i'd had a stroke as I recognised the symptoms but was somewhat in denial. I managed to get down from the cab to take off the trailer and when I couldn't release the 5th wheel with my left hand, my suspicions were further confirmed. Not being able to take off the trailer, I struggled back into the cab, phoned 999 and lit my pipe while waiting for the ambulance. In fairness, the ambulance arrived some 10 minutes later and what appeared to be two schoolchildren in yellow jackets got out to look up at me. After some intense conversation between them, they decided to phone the fire and rescue service to get me out of the cab, despite my protestations that I had already been out of the cab and did not anticipate any problem in doing it again. Some 10 minutes after this, two fire engines appeared in the car park, sirens, lights, everything, and three firemen climbed into the cab with me to put me on a spinal board. I didn't know whether to laugh at the comedy of the situation or die from embarrassment. Anyway, I was zapped into hospital and underwent a battery of tests, all the time bemoaning the fact that I had left my pipe in the lorry. After a couple of days, whilst still trying to come to terms with what had happened to me and trying to figure out the hospital routine (I had never been an inpatient in a hospital before), a nurse was clearing away the dishes after lunch, and asked me, "Well Geoff, how was your chicken?". Me being me with my warped sense of humour replied, "I don't know, I forgot to ask it, I was trying to eat the f'ing thing, not have a conversation with it". I was immediately branded as a troublemaker but seemed to get more attention. That's the end of the funny bit. After 4 months in hospital, I was released and now live on my own discovering how to live on DLA and Pension Credit only. My partner of 14 years left me within days of me having the stroke and my family had long since flown the nest for various parts of the world. Luckily I can still drive and have a motability car which is indispensable. I am following you on Twitter and am enjoying your blog.<br />Keep your chin up. It's the only way to see where you are going.<br /><br />Geoff.Grumpy Old Githttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09594326317690949008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post-3308124332273214842012-06-10T16:46:39.614-07:002012-06-10T16:46:39.614-07:00Very well written, Becky. I am a physio in Austra...Very well written, Becky. I am a physio in Australia who did work in stroke rehab for a while - and had a 21 year old patient. Keep writing and sharing your story. You are brave to do this, but the insights you share are so valuable - for others affected by stroke, for your extended friends and family, for the people who work with people who have had a stroke and for those who have never thought about it before. <br /><br />You are an inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post-29258803913743690272012-06-10T05:44:04.773-07:002012-06-10T05:44:04.773-07:00Hi
Your story and writing is fantastic
Having h...Hi <br /><br />Your story and writing is fantastic<br /><br />Having had a stroke myself three years ago aged 36 I know what you have been and currently are going through. The whole thing of Stroke is very very hard. It is not just the physical but the mental side. You are very brave to share your experience like this. I see you are at Salford University? I am in Salford too and just wanted to ask if you have used the services of BASIC in Salford yet? If not, get in touch and I will tell you more. Also, if you ever want to speak to someone who has been through a similar experience then please just ask. I am also part of a Stroke Support group that meets once a month to just talk and offer support and share things.<br /><br />Keep it going<br /><br />Pete BAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323294493846378748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post-14922113795597981862012-06-10T03:44:22.895-07:002012-06-10T03:44:22.895-07:00Hi,
My father had a stroke and has recovered very...Hi,<br /><br />My father had a stroke and has recovered very well from it,When he had his stroke it changed my life as I thought he'd gone to A+E drunk, I'm a nurse, now a nurse advisor my role has involved stroke risk with AF.<br />Anyway think this blog should be rolled out to the many young people who have had a CVA or TIA as it is so well written.<br /><br />Samanthasamantha hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316774217629562595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post-15269591158517284352012-06-09T11:10:43.330-07:002012-06-09T11:10:43.330-07:00I want to say thankyou for sharing your story. My ...I want to say thankyou for sharing your story. My sister was 5years old when she had a stroke. She is now 28 and is doing quite well for herself. Although she has minimal use of her right side, she is still able to drive (we have had a car adapted for her) and she is a qualified child carer. I wish you all the best with your recovery process!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006797268656748544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post-42642669425460357872012-06-08T12:36:47.739-07:002012-06-08T12:36:47.739-07:00Your story moved me to tears you are so strong! I&...Your story moved me to tears you are so strong! I'm 22 and my mom recently had a stroke, shes 49 and still considered young by medical staff!! My moms left side was effected much like yours but with hard work from physios and our close family she is on the road to a full recovery much like im sure you are! I wish you all the luck in the world and best wishes for your future! You should be so proud of who you are xxHannah Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13969340890005444981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post-41780601154231618612012-06-07T12:58:12.493-07:002012-06-07T12:58:12.493-07:00You write beautifully! Such an inspiring story, i ...You write beautifully! Such an inspiring story, i want to read more xxBlogBoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879680863818394677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234251762289523076.post-5049079842694416902012-06-07T05:40:35.532-07:002012-06-07T05:40:35.532-07:00Wow Becky. Just wow. xxWow Becky. Just wow. xxnicolay1970https://www.blogger.com/profile/07723619034325976709noreply@blogger.com