May is Stroke Awareness Month.
Strokes can happen to anyone at any age. When I had a stroke in 1972 at age 2, that wasn’t the case. Back then, strokes happened to people 65 years and older who were unhealthy: obese, smoker, drinker, and rarely exercised.
My guest, Lori Vober, is also a stroke survivor. Her hemorrhagic stroke happened when she was twenty-nine years old. Thankfully, people were at the church at that day and got Lori help quickly.
Lori shares her story in her book: Choices: When You Are Faced with a Challenge, What Choice Will You Make?
When we face challenges that significantly impact our lives, Lori believes we must trust that God has a bigger and better plan.
Notable quotes by Lori Vober:
• “We can get stuck in bitter, or we can grow better through our experiences.”
• “I am thankful I have the mindset and perseverance to be able to do all I can do.”
• “Although I can’t control my circumstances, I can control my attitude and my faith.”
Lori’s fight verse is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, which reads, “Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
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Stroke awareness facts:
• Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US and a leading cause of severe disability.
• The two major types of strokes are hemorrhagic, which occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures, and ischemic, which occurs when a clot blocks a blood vessel and cuts off blood flow.
• Nearly two million brain cells die each minute a stroke is untreated.
• About 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year.
• In the US, 1 in 5 women will have a stroke.
• Stroke kills twice as many African Americans as Caucasians.
• 80% of strokes are preventable.
• Know the anacronym FAST: F = droopy face, A = arm or leg numb, S = slurred speech, T = time. Call 9-1-1 fast! Time is of the essence if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
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