I had to go do my regular lab work this week. As my kidney function continues to decline, I am reminded of the time of my Daddy’s life that he was on dialysis. I hope to have a successful transplant like he did when the time comes. I hope that I don’t have to…
Category Archives: Causes to Support
Stroke Awareness Month Symptoms of Stroke
Tip of the Week 1 – Know Stroke Symptoms Stroke strikes F.A.S.T. and you should, too! Many people don’t know that if you can recognize the symptoms of a stroke you can save not only your life, but maybe the life of someone else. Being able to recognize symptoms and to understand that they signal…
Remembering Daddy….
May 12, 1934 – September 20, 2001 Happy birthday Daddy! People who have read my blog for awhile know that I have a kidney disease that I inherited from my Daddy. Many people assume that is what caused his death, but it is not. Daddy had a massive stroke…
Snowy Day Fun with Expo Markers
I don’t know about everyone else, but both of my kiddos love Expo markers. It is so fun to create masterpieces, take a picture, erase and repeat. My children also use Expo markers for more academic pursuits – my youngest loves to write letters and my oldest likes to do math equations on marker boards. …
Manage Cholesterol ~ Stroke Awareness
Tip of the Week 3 – Manage Cholesterol to Prevent Stroke Next time you think about burgers and fries, think about this…There are many things – including foods high in saturated fat – that can cause arteries to become blocked through the gradual build-up of cholesterol, called plaque. Cholesterol is a soft, waxy fat (lipid)…
Controlling Blood Pressure ~ Stroke Awareness Month
Tip of the Week 2 – Control Blood Pressure to Prevent Stroke Did you know…High blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke? Yet, nearly 60 million Americans have high blood pressure, and almost a third do not know they have it! · Have your blood pressure checked at least once a year –…
Almost Wordless Wednesday ~ Stroke Awareness
Tip of the Week 1 – Know Stroke Symptoms Many people don’t know that if you can recognize the symptoms of a stroke you can save not only your life, but maybe the life of someone else. Being able to recognize symptoms and to understand that they signal an emergency, you are able to seek…