Dunham Family and My Stroke Story!

My parents, Karl and Faye Brown, and me in April after my stroke in January.  13 months ago, I had two strokes. Since then, not many people have asked "did it hurt?" That seems to be a logical question, but most people to not ask. Why? Maybe because the do not want to pry. But, I know people want to know. Did it hurt? Was I conscious? Well, I can answer those questions. About September, 2011, I was so tired. People told me that I was drawn, pale, and gray. On December 23, 2011, I had a unusual headache. My vision on the left side was odd...almost fuzzy. And, on my right temple, I noticed array of colors. I kinda hurt, but not too bad. I have had normal headaches, so, other than the "aura" on December 23, 2011, that pain was not much. The headache was gone in less than 10 minutes. I thought, "wow. That was weird. Maybe a migraine? Oh well." But, those unusual headaches continued, and the duration was got longer. I went to my doctor, an

Usually I type my blog posts. But because of technology I can "speak" my blog posts! This new technology helps me in so many ways. If I can speak rather than type, It seems like I can do everything. My previous blog post about tools and not cheating made me realize that talking is not cheating. Rather I have a whole new world of things I can say because this is not cheating. This is just a new extension of my thought process. When my mother was dying, Mom said that I should write a book about my stroke and experiences. She said my new calling might be helping with stroke recovery in the aftermath. Mom was very focused about that thought, and I have really been thinking about it. I do think I have a compelling story to tell but I wonder if it is not too compelling to other people. It's just me. I guess I'm kind of a modest guy so I wonder if my story is compelling or not. Anyway with that goal in mind, fulfilling my mother's dying wish, and with my fam