Claudette Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 The 21st of august will be the first anni-versary of my SAH. I'm writing about it now as I'll be in Portugal on the day, so hopefully I'll be in the sun and near the sea with a glass of (non-alcoholic) bubbly to celebrate. ? It's hard to believe that a year has gone by - flown by. I still find it hard to believe that I survived two ruptured aneurysms and one unruptured one, and that I've managed to go from being unable to even make a cup of tea to returning to work. But that's exactly what I've done. So on the 21st I'll be raising a glass to all the SAH/stroke survivors out there and applauding the resilience we have to just keep on going. So happy anni-versary to me and to every SAH survivor! Xx 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi Claudette Hope you have a very happy anni-versary - it'll be my 10th on 25th August. To me the first year was the hardest, so raise that glass, toast yourself for your resilience and bravery and enjoy your holiday xxx 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempse Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 What better way to spend your anniversary Claudette! Amazing how far you've come in a year - be proud of what you have achieved during that time and enjoy your time in Portugal Sarah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Happy 1st anni-versary Claudette Here is to you and your resilience Have a fabulous holiday ! Take care Love Tina xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareM Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Happy anni-versary Claudette You have done so well over this year, be proud and celebrate with your holiday. Clare xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi Claudette....well done for sharing about your progress as you near your first year post your SAH. As you say, you have come a long way from those difficult early days. Enjoy your well deserved holiday in Potugal and wishing you well as you continue to recover. Subs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Glad all has turned out good for you Claudette and remember keep that smile near xx Have a great holiday and enjoy yourself, lucky thing lol Let us know how your holiday went Love Win xxxxx walks away singing songs about "Holidays" Holiday, celebrate xxxx it will be so nice whoa... all off key and wrong words lol xxx Note if I sent it twice it is too early for me lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudette Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thank you everyone! I'm a little nervous about flying for the first time post SAH but I'm hoping this will be the first of many. As someone (sorry...bad memory ?) said, "onwards and upwards!" And in my case, literally! Xxx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Claudette, Let them know (them being stewards ) and you might get upgraded or preferential treatment, or at desk !! What I mean is tell everyone what you have been through lol xx you never know xx We got upgraded once to New York. Year 2001 for New Year and when they went "Upper class passengers please" I stood up and was such a snob lol anyone would have thought I'd paid for it, but it was an experience I'll never forget. On the way home we was not upgraded !! sob. So whoever said it was right ..Onwards and upwards and enjoy yourself xxxx Win Again ..lol xxxxxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudette Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Ooh...that sounds good. Will defo try that. The perks of subarachnoid haemorrhages! Lol! Xx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Happy Anni versary Claudette Hope you have a fabulous holiday ? Love Jan xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Have a great anniversary! If you are like me, every day post-SAH seems like a gift. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudette Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 That's very true, Broncho. Life really IS too short. So much to do and so little time. My children's dad recently discovered that he has cancer - a malignant tumour on his adenoid. Although we haven't been together for over 7 years, he's still a part of my life and is currently recuperating in my house until after his radiotherapy. We are both grateful for the chance we have been given to live a longer life. Nothing is taken for granted. Xx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi Claudette ....you are doing a very noble thing for your children`s father. It takes a very strong person to do what you are doing, and I know that whatever the past...your gesture will be very much appreciated by him and your children, and you too will feel better for it.. I do hope his radiotherapy treatment is successful Subs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudette Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Thank you. It has been hard - in many ways - but we're getting there. Xxx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Subs you put that perfectly and I totally agree - got everything crossed for you both Claudette xx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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