gratitude today
on what would have been
john f. kennedy’s 100th birthday
and
our annual memorial day
for all who gave their service to our country
the words still hold true.
Month: May 2017
RRBC RAVE WAVES BlogTalkRadio
“SPOTLIGHT HONORS” with Maureen Twomey
Hey! That’s me! 😉
“If you need some inspiration today – my high school and UCLA (and fellow Sproul Hall front desker!) friend Maureen E. Twomey gave a great interview this morning about her post-stoke experience, which she documented in her own book. She never lost her sense of humor during the whole ordeal, which is saying something!” – Tanya Appuhn Crates
“She rambles a bit, but listen two her anyway.” – Maureen Twomey
😉
Update: Share a Coke/Diet-Coke with …
Share an Ice Diet Coke with … Maureen?
(2014)
😦
(2017)
I FINALLY found MY name!
Whoohoo!
😉
Before, Afdre, and After …
Before, Afdre, and After (My stroke . . . oh what fun)
“When Maureen Twomey was only thirty-three years old, she experienced a massive stroke-one that took away her ability to read, write, walk, and even speak (AAAAAAAHHH!!). Well, she wasn’t about to go down without a fight …
In Before, Afdre and After, Twomey offers a sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes comical, and ultimately inspiring glimpse at what it is to lose everything when you’re supposed to be in the prime of your life-and what it takes to get it back, piece by tiny piece.”
“What’s so funny and inspiring about a stroke? Now I know..”
(Read more here):
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