2012 was a horrific year for me: Two strokes, the death of my parents, and a beloved uncle. When my mom was in the final stages of her life, Mom was pretty pragmatic about life and death. She died of ovarian cancer, and it was a ghastly fatal sentence. Mom, in the final days before she died, said, “I have had a great life! I have had a wonderful life and 80 years of incredible health. Now, I will have about four months of shit.” She continued, “Mark, your strokes were devastating, but, your life is not over. I believe that God has a new purpose for you. Because of ‘Mark Dunham,’ you can use your stroke story to educate people. Maybe your strokes are a blessing in disguise.” I think about her advice almost every day. During that awful year, there were many bright spots. I'm so happy to have the opportunity to see my son grow up! His First Communion was extra special. I enjoy my family and friends even more now. I need ...
I am a stroke survivor. My blog is about my recovery, family, and possibilities.