The Momma Loves Gringo

A stroke results when part of the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, usually due to a clot. Brain nerve cells require a lot of oxygen and when they don’t get it, they become damaged. A large area of the momma’s papa’s brain on the right side is damaged and only time and rehabilitation will tell how much of it was irreparably damaged. Fortunately, he was admitted to the hospital and treated very soon after the stroke occurred.

Now the momma and her brother are looking into rehab facilities that are closer to family. The momma’s mama is visually impaired and will need assistance as well.

• Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight - 20 minute talk by a neuroscientist who was able to study her own brain from the “inside out” as a result of a stroke.
• Carly Fleischmann: Very interesting autistic girl learns to communicate via computer. Two ABC reports:

• Breakthrough: autistic teen finds voice (2/19/08)

  Autistic girl communicates via computer (2/19/08)

• Alzheimer’s patient and a sweet dog (like me!)