A decade in

[Daffodil]

It doesn’t seem possible that I sit here 10 years on and can survey where I am now.

 

Not that I have a direct comparison from that day as I have no memory of events for a good few days after my aneurism let go , it was not until I left the ICU and moved to HDU and wondered what on earth was all the kit around me for that I have any memory at all and they aren’t that nice.  I pulled my ventricular drain out , my catheter, cannula, I mean they were just an annoyance!

 

Those days though are far in the rear view now but for some reading they may be very present and reality and so just  know healing is NOT confined to the first two years, regains continue , you learn more, but just don’t try and rush it faster than your brain is telling you it wants to go.

 

Trust me in that if you learn your warning lights and heed them then you’ll gain confidence and move forward. There’s no going back, getting back, it’s all about what’s possible from here. 
stay curious. 

https://popgoestifty.blogspot.com/2022/03/lowering-curtain.html

[Super Mario]

Daffodil, many congratulations on making the decade. Your contribution to this forum is very welcome and the advice given to others unbeatable. Thank you. 

[jess]

Daffodil congratulations on ten years xxx

[subzero]

Congratulations Daffodil and many thanks for sharing your ten year journey with us on BTG.

 

You have been a great inspiration for so many of us as we too have faced out our individual struggles with this life threatening and life changing trauma. Thank you.

 

I am sure your two grown up girls are so very proud of you..not to mention the corgis and whippet in your life.

 

And keep up finding your way to balance on that waterboards...such a great wat to get focused and feel a sense of achievement. 😊

 

I hope you don't mind me sharing a poem I wrote for one of your girls many years ago .... 

 

Subs

 

MUM  AND  ME

 

I  am very proud of my mum

When I grow up, like her I want to be

I have found she has special qualities

Which all  mean the world to me

 

When you see her she looks just fine

But I know she has been through a lot

On 8th March 2012

I found out how much grit she has got

 

You see, mum`s brain had a bleed

I did not understand what it meant

I was very young at the time

But an angel to save her was sent

 

When she came home from the hospital

Our little family was then under strain

Our mum needed time to recover

If she was ever to be `MUM` again

 

But we knew that our mum was a fighter

She would not let this bleed rule her life

And our dad, though he was hard pressed

Was determined to stand by his wife.

 

At first mum`s personality was different

Often she did not make sense

Her body was weak and unbalanced

But her will to get better immense

 

There were times she was rather impatient

She was not quite the mum that we knew

But my sister, my dad and me

Were determined to do all we could do.

 

Looking back, we have been on a journey

Mum often gets tired but she`s fine

She has showed us that life`s what you make it

 I am so proud I can say `Mum you are mine` !

 

So when I leave school and look forward

I have the perfect example I need

My mum has shown me how to face life

She is my mum, my best friend indeed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Compostc]

Congratulations daffodil , I’ve read a lot of posts on this site but yours have helped me most.

Best of luck for the next ten years and thank you.

[SarahLS]

Congratulations on the decade milestone, and thanks for all the help and support you've given me on my journey.

[Swishy]

Congratulations Daffodil, ten years is a lot of life  wishing you many more and thank you for being here for all of us.

 

Subs I love the poem, brought a tear...

 

xx

Jean

[weedrea]

Congrats on 10 years. My (very scared) husband found your blog when I was in hospital and we both found it a great comfort to know we were not alone at the start of our journey. Thank you for taking the time to write and share your experiences. You provided light during dark times.

Thanks

Andrea

x

[Tina]

Awww congratulations Daff on your 10 years  a huge milestone xx

 

Thank you so much for sharing your beautifully written blog of your journey and also for your helpful supportive caring posts to many on here. You are a true inspiration and a lovely lady inside and out. Respect  ❤️ xx

 

Subs loved your poem  xx

 

Take care 

Love Tina xx

 

 

[Kathy]

Dear Daffodil,

 

I am catching up on readings. Thank you for your beautiful summary of the past ten years and congratulations. Your attached blog writing was honest and an inspiration.  I think our SAH journey is one of acceptance of a “new me” and you express it so well. I am thankful you remind us not to rush recovery.

 

I am one who has benefited over the years from your experience and words of encouragement. (I too loved subs poem). I like that you recognize that your suffering and trauma and personality changes impacted your loved ones and really everyone together weathers recovery. Your determination and finding a supportive circle around the “new you” really spoke to me.

 

I trust you’ll spread your wings and take off on new paths of understanding and joy as you embrace the future. I wish you the best. 

Hugs, Kathleen (in Colorado).