Chelle C Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hi all at BTG, Well it`s arrived my 1st anni-versay, I`ve been awake since 4.45, lots going on in my head stopped me going back to sleep, so here I am. It`s so hard to believe that a year has passed since my brain decided to explode, what a year it has been. I still remember it as if it happened yesterday, those memories still scare me. I was standing outside on the decking of our caravan at 5.45 this morning with my coffee just looking at the scenery and the tears were running down my face, why? because I just feel so glad to be alive. When I think back to when it happened, if they had discharged me with a migraine, I wouldn't be here. My partner Verdun has been my ROCK, I would not have been able to cope if it was not for him, I LOVE HIM DEARLY, he has been at my side through all of this and I will be forever glad that he was. When I think how far I have come since leaving hospital I am amazed, I`ve gone from being in a wheelchair, then on to a pair of crutches and now I only need them when I am having a dizzy day, I still have problems with my short term memory, that really frustrates me, I still sometimes get stuck for words and that also frustrates me but the way I look at it is this there are a lot more people who have a lot more problems than I have been left with after suffering a SAH, I believe I have been very lucky. The hospital I was in R.V.I. Newcastle were fantastic, I believe the care I received was brilliant, I have to thank the lord that we have such a brilliant hospital in our area. Now comes my BIGGEST THANK YOU, Karen I would like to say a huge thank you to you and all of the team at BTG, I would also like to thank all of the MEMBERS who have made me feel so welcome since I joined this wonderful site in March, it is like having an extended family,(without the arguments) I am so grateful for all the help and advice that I have had since joining, the other thing that has helped is knowing that if I am having a bad day I can come to BTG and talk to people who understand, for that I will be forever grateful, so thanks Karen for giving me and thousands of others a place to feel safe. My plans for today are to go shopping first thing, make a CHOCOLATE cake when I come back then chill for the rest of the day, Finally to anyone looking at this site and wondering if they should join in, my advice would be this GO AHEAD it could be the best thing you ever do, it was for me. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE AT BTG, I wish you all well. Lots of love Michelle xx 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Happy Anni~versary Michelle xx May you go from strength to strength and have a Great Day, today is all about you making it. Well Done You. You are great and a cake maker !! Hmmm interesting, I'll sample some first ha ha. Passes Michelle a tissue, now is a time to be happy xx So Well Done You and have a Really Great Day and Ditto to what you said about Karen and her Team. Now have a good week xxxx Love to You and Verdun xx Want me to sing a song , okay I wont lol Silence speaks volumes xxx seriously have a great day xx and many more XX xx XX 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Happy Annie-versary Michelle and hope that you enjoy your day! Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad that the site has given you comfort. Keep well lovely. xx 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Wright Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Congratulations Michelle! What a lovely post. Mx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Happy 1st Anni-versary Michelle Hope you have a lovely day celebrating life with Verdun....enjoy shopping, chocolate cake making and chilling Take care lovely lady. Lots of love Tina xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle C Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Thank you all so much for your lovely words, they are very much appreciated, Win, sorry I decided not to make my cake I have been lazy and bought one instead. Hope you all have a really good day as I intend to. Love to you all, Michelle xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hi Michelle- So glad you did make it through the SAH- what a wonderful 365 day experience you have to tell- The gradual climb to better health and the joys of overcoming blips along the way-best wishes as you continue to recover and get stronger- So pleased for you and Verdun- and yes- three cheers for BTG and all its members- who have built up such a wealth of experiences within the site- Winnie admitting that `silence speaks volumes` QUICK- somebody rescue the `Ed Stone` and superimpose this on it before Winnie changes her mind ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I would have spoke volumes if you had taken me on that Trek Subs !! lol Sensible Michelle, you know it makes sense I made a lovely Victoria sponge from the local Garden Centre. ha. I used to make cakes and say "eat them before they went all hard" my daughter loved them lol. She'd come home from school I had one cake tin and I'd cut the said sponge in half and put jam in it and She would say to her mate "Try some of my Mums cake it's all nice and warm. Well reminiscing about sponges has made me laugh. Happy Your Day again !! xxx xxx Cake anyone ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul99 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 happy anni versary Michelle just a year but what a year you have done fantastically well and its our privilege to have gotten to know both you and Verdun so their is no excuse not to have chocolate and more chocolate enjoy the day sweetheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Happy 1st Ani-versary the first year I found was the hardest to get through.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareM Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Happy 1st Anni-versary Michelle, You have done so well in a year you should be proud. Ditto your comments about BTG team and members, so glad to have them around. Hope you have had a lovely day and enjoyed your cake. Clare xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Formula for True Love = MC + V It`s not until you almost lose it When your life is filled with fear That you realise how precious Are the things that you hold dear Twelve months ago an SAH Caused so much pain and strife As Michelle battled all the odds To hold on to her life She did not face it on her own Though her future was not plain to see But one thing was in no doubt Verdun her rock would be. She faced so many obstacles A wheel-chair, poor memory and more But fighting spirit she had in loads, And that was plain for sure ! You can imagine how she felt When she fell and broke her wrist And to fix it properly A metal plate they did insist. As time went by her strength came back Plenty rest and drink her plan And nothing could compete With time spent in her caravan. These past 12 months it`s good Her progress has been cool Though she does admit from time to time Her head`s like cotton wool ! This poem would not be complete Something`s missing can`t you see We really have to make a mention About MC`s 40 foot tree ! On the night of nasty weather And winds that blew so hard The muckle tree came tumbling down And hit the ground so hard It was really like a scene Straight out of KEYSTONE COPS First the Council, Police and Fire-Brigade Then Tree Surgeons to carry out Emergency ops. ! There`s someone we`ve not mentioned To leave out-that would be folly Three cheers to MC`s favourite pooch Her loyal dog called Molly- Keep strong Michelle and Verdun - you are a great couple ! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareM Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Well done Sub, another literary masterpiece - simply brilliant! Clare xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharlua Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Excellent that you have made it and appreciate everything so positively, I too have only praise for the RVI in Newcastle who also treated me. Some fab posts and poetry and may life get better for all x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Congratulations hope you had a wonderful day xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Happy anniversary Michelle - congratulations on reaching this milestone. Glad you found another way to get your chocolate! You'll find many ways to do other things as well as time goes on - it's just different, not better or worse. Just as satisfying too, having found solutions to get the same result - well done!! You've captured your progress brilliantly and your post will be a motivator for others who can see that advancement happens over time not overnight! Good luck to you and may your progress continue apace! Macca 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Congratulations Michelle on your first anniversary yesterday. Hoping this next year will be a little easier for you, take care, Sarah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle C Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Hi all, Thank you all so much, what wonderful people you all are, I cannot put into words how your posts have made me feel, they have really touched my heart Subs thank you so much for the lovely poem, you brought tears to my eyes, you are a wonderful person a very kind and considerate person. Bless you. Lots of love to you all, Michelle Verdun and molly xx 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffodil Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Hurrah. An important milestone to cherish and see how far you have come x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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