Karen stroke.... bummer

[KE Peace]

Hi folks,

it is a small little thing of mine -- all i embrarrassed to mention mine when the Gary and Marianne what is going through --

perhaps who all and for in a little prayer for me.

And have had a stroke. You can see my talking is jumbly. only my speech affective. I am have to re-learn speaking.

I am getting still better, it is only 5 days.

Thank you my friend, and again my prayers for Gary and Marianne all ever.

Karen Peace

[reberclark]

Oh damn, Karen!

But your typing is pretty good.

Sorry to hear about your stroke.

It is not a little thing.

I hope you will get better fast!

Love,

Soup!

[Raymond62]

Dear Karen,

sorry to hear this. It upset me much, such a nice and young musical friend. I will pray for you recover very soon from this sudden impact on your wonderful life.

Raymond

[Hannes_F]

Ouch Karen,

that would be my nightmare. What happened exactly?

All the best to you, and recover well!

Best
Hannes

[rpearl]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[RichR]

My thoughts are with you as well. I wish you the very best.

[serenitymusician]

Oh Karen,

I am so, so sorry. You and I have never spoken before, but I hope to now and many times in the future. I will pray for total recovery for you. Please take care.

Gary A.

[sanyarem]

Wow, this is surprising, indeed. Quite amazing that you are able to type so well, like erm...soup...said :)

I wish you a speedy recovery, and hope to see you back in action!

[wrayer]

Karen,

You are in our prayers. My wife and I will put you on our prayer list. Get well and come back to us.

Best regards,
Bill

[qccowboy]

Hopefully, this will be one of those instances where the music will have a powerful healing influence.
Get well soon, Karen.
You're in my thoughts.

[LFO]

May you have a speedy and full recovery Karen. My thoughts are prayers are with you.

-Kevin

[KE Peace]

Ouch Karen,

that would be my nightmare. What happened exactly?

All the best to you, and recover well!

Best
Hannes

well i as cooking indian lentils (ummm :-)) suddenly could not talk. have a lesion in left brain. i have trouble with the articles of speech, sorry my weird talk! thank you everyone. i would be OK with therapy and work to re-learn to talk.

love,K

[swinkler]

Oh Karen,

I'm sorry to hear about this. Although I'm encouraged that you're not shying away from it and I'm sure this fighting spirit will go along way to your healing. I'll certainly pray for you.

Steve Winkler

[FLWrd]

You have my warmest sympathy too. I studied neurological damage (a bit on the side), and I have a deep respect for the delicacy of our brain. Your recovery is remarkable. I hope it is a sign of very little damage. All the best.

[DPDAN]

Karen, I was so sad to hear this,
you will be in my prayers too!
Dan

[Hannes_F]

well i as cooking indian lentils (ummm :-)) suddenly could not talk. have a lesion in left brain. i have trouble with the articles of speech, sorry my weird talk! thank you everyone. i would be OK with therapy and work to re-learn to talk.

love,K

Well, even with a stroke your language is still better than that of many others, haha.

Did the doctors tell you any reason where the stroke came from (other than the lentils)? :)

[etLux]

Hello Karen,

My heavens! So sorry to hear this, my friend; but it seems
you're well on your way already to reconnecting your wiring.

I'll be sure to put in a good word every night for you in my
meditations, Karen. Good thoughts work... and there are
sure to be bushels of them from all your family, here.

All my best,



David
------
David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

[sunbird]

Karen,

So very sorry to hear what happened to you and what
you have to go through now.

Strange as it may sound, it is just trying times like this
that can push one forward and discover one's inner powers
to overcome and create a whole new start.

And that's what I wish for you to find!

My thoughts are with you!


~Yudit~

[Garritan]

Dear Karen,

You are amazing and strong - 5 days and you are here on the forum! This is the best place to lift your spirits. And Marianne and I can attest that the love and concern here will most certainly help in recovering. We're all pulling for you.

We add our thoughts and prayers for your speedy recovery.

All my best,

Gary

[KE Peace]

Thank you down deep from all of you.

Speech therapy starts Wed and I practice every day, and my talking is improving every day.

Conducting is fine, slowly is score writing, but with practice I am hopeful.

Love to all yours, thanks you for the kind words.

Karen

[Tom Hopkins]

Karen,

I always find such news disturbing but not disheartening. I speak with some experience because I have been involved in the struggles of others close to me who have experienced brain injuries and strokes. The good news: All of them have successfully fought back, most to the point of virtually eliminating any significant impairment. My hope is that you continue that record of consistent recovery. The brain is a very resilient organ and re-routes functions in extraordinary ways. You are obviously both strong and courageous as your presence on this forum attests! All the very best to you.

Tom

[Saraswati]

Karen,

So sorry you've gone through this but glad to hear you're getting better already! I understand, having experienced one (or two) strokes over two years ago--on right side.

One thing helped above all else--HYPERBARIC OXYGEN. I feel it literally saved my life. I was terrified to leave the house, and the visual field was increasingly dark. The oxygen felt like an infusion of light and clarity. It immediately brings down the inflammation in the brain tissue surrounding the original site, so blockages are eased, worsening is stopped and healing can occur. One thing the medical orthodoxy in this country doesn't know is that the pressure needed for the brain is less than for other things. There's probably a smaller center near you, a fraction of the cost of ones in hospitals. Even a few sessions can help, the sooner the better. Were it not for the oxygen, I wouldn't be writing this right now.

Since then, I've also done extensive research in beneficial supplementation, often hours a day. There's a small list of ones that have truly proven themselves over time. So please feel free to contact me by phone or email. (If this is already a bit too much, I understand!)

And here's some encouragement for you: a good friend had a stroke on the left side, like you. At first he couldn't speak at all. But with retraining himself, he went on to complete his half-finished book, which is now selling at Amazon and around the world. With your inner strength, spiritual foundation, and the support of caring friends like these, I know you can do at least as well, Karen!

Saraswati

[sd cisco]

Hi Karen;
I am very sorry to hear this news. You will recover - find strength in the compassion of your friends here.

I will be looking for an update from you!!

Very Best regards,
sd cisco

[KE Peace]

Well, even with a stroke your language is still better than that of many others, haha.

Did the doctors tell you any reason where the stroke came from (other than the lentils)? :)


I think it was the lentils! )(~ Actually, really don't so -- going to doc soon; maybe he can explain it.

It is kinda interresting really, to watch my neurons forge new pathways. I think new can see the improvement even over just the day or two. The brain is so intriguing!

[KE Peace]

Karen,

So sorry you've gone through this but glad to hear you're getting better already! I understand, having experienced one (or two) strokes over two years ago--on right side.

One thing helped above all else--HYPERBARIC OXYGEN. I feel it literally saved my life. I was terrified to leave the house, and the visual field was increasingly dark. The oxygen felt like an infusion of light and clarity. It immediately brings down the inflammation in the brain tissue surrounding the original site, so blockages are eased, worsening is stopped and healing can occur. One thing the medical orthodoxy in this country doesn't know is that the pressure needed for the brain is less than for other things. There's probably a smaller center near you, a fraction of the cost of ones in hospitals. Even a few sessions can help, the sooner the better. Were it not for the oxygen, I wouldn't be writing this right now.

Since then, I've also done extensive research in beneficial supplementation, often hours a day. There's a small list of ones that have truly proven themselves over time. So please feel free to contact me by phone or email. (If this is already a bit too much, I understand!)

And here's some encouragement for you: a good friend had a stroke on the left side, like you. At first he couldn't speak at all. But with retraining himself, he went on to complete his half-finished book, which is now selling at Amazon and around the world. With your inner strength, spiritual foundation, and the support of caring friends like these, I know you can do at least as well, Karen!

Saraswati

Dear friend, thank you for your encouragement and tips -- lots of love -- K

[rbowser-]

Karen - ! - The sense of humor that fills your posts on this thread is an inspiration. Take care - Life has changed for you but it will bring new wonders, I am sure of it.

Randy B.

[KE Peace]

Oh damn, Karen!

But your typing is pretty good.

Sorry to hear about your stroke.

It is not a little thing.

I hope you will get better fast!

Love,

Soup!

A maid was cookin' some lentils
when suddenly felt out-of-kilter until
her re-wired her brain
then was almost the same
now she won't legumes cook before eleven will.

Special a limerick for you, Soup, with love....
it is was great, but it help me to practice my words at least....

[KE Peace]

Well, even with a stroke your language is still better than that of many others, haha. :)

my teach done me proud.... ;-D

[KE Peace]

A maid was cookin' some lentils
when suddenly felt out-of-kilter until
her re-wired her brain
then was almost the same
now she won't legumes cook before eleven will.

Special a limerick for you, Soup, with love....
it is was great, but it help me to practice my words at least....

was meant "it is NOT great"........ LOL!

[KE Peace]

Hello Karen,

My heavens! So sorry to hear this, my friend; but it seems
you're well on your way already to reconnecting your wiring.

I'll be sure to put in a good word every night for you in my
meditations, Karen. Good thoughts work... and there are
sure to be bushels of them from all your family, here.

All my best,



David
------
David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com (http://www.DavidSosnowski.com)

What can I say, my dear friend? Your wishes cheer me enormously... I know you have struggled and overcome many obstacles too. Thank you, our deep talks are something are ever-present in my soul.

[robh]

I am joining the list of those praying for you. May your healing continue at a surprising rate!

Rob

[rwayland]

Well, Karen, that is indeed a bummer. But you are fortunate that it is your speaking ability and not you language ability that has suffered. It is rather a young age for a stroke, I think. I am fortunate in that regard, no strokes for me or anyone in my family 3 generations that I know of. Keep at your music, and as many other activities as you can, which will be helpful, in part because if occupied you will have less time for distress over your problem, which will pass.

Richard

[germancomponist]

Dear Karen,

I am sorry to hear this.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Gunther

[SeanHannifin]

I will also keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

But you're still writing limericks! )(~ That is awesome to see.

I wish you my best. :)

[Aziraphal]

My dear friend,

That was a great shock to read and a real bummer as you say, to happen to someone who has cheered me up so many times :( :(

But I know you'll get well; actually you have obviously recovered a lot since this thread started!

Love, Matt

[welldone]

Dear Karen,

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!

And thanks a lot for sharing your limerick!

I'm deeply impressed by your strength.

All the best and then some,

Andreas

[reberclark]

A maid was cookin' some lentils
when suddenly felt out-of-kilter until
her re-wired her brain
then was almost the same
now she won't legumes cook before eleven will.

Special a limerick for you, Soup, with love....
it is was great, but it help me to practice my words at least....

A fantastic and Yoda-esque limerick Karen! great stuff!

Those lentils will getcha, ya know.
Ya gotta cook 'em real slow,
or they'll leap from the pot
(Believe it or not)
And make a helluva mess all over the damned place!!

:)

[Rhap2]

Karen:

Everyone at the Forum was stunned to hear of your recent health
problem and I was too. Sometimes it's hard to explain why something
happens, but with all of us thinking of you and sending our best thoughts
I'm sure you will be well very soon.

As far as lentils go, my middle name is "lentil." My wife has been making
lentil loaf and lentil soups for years and they, so far, have been a great
source of legume nourishment and fiber. It's hard to plan a really good
diet these days.....one that will guard against almost any ailment that
comes along, but with practice, a healthy diet becomes a habit after
awhile. My wife never fails to remind me to be conscious of the fact
that a good diet is made up of: low sodium, low fat, low sugar, and
HIGH fiber. If everyone could be aware of that, America would be better
off.

So, as we think of you and wish for your speedy recovery, please take
time to make sure that what you are eating (regularly, that is) is really
good for your personal health. With that in mind, I'll let you go for now.
But, I'll be back if I can think of anything else that would really help you.

Meanwhile, think about music, listen to music, compose music, mix music,
and finally..........live music. It is fast becoming recognized as the answer
and solution to the many problems in our world today.

Take care,

Jack

[RustyCrook]

Hi Karen,

I wish you a speedy recovery! Let your music be a source of strength. You might find that you have new creative abilities as those new neural pathways become established. Take good care of yourself.

Best regards,

Ken

[AlanPerkins]

Like everyone else, I am shocked

But it is great to see the progress in the time since you posted

I thought at the start there we would all have to start mixing up our words so you would understand them!

Maybe that is what happened to Yoda!

Bets of luck in your recovery.

And it was great to see Gary pop his head in!

[snorlax]

Karen~
You're in the right place--limerick therapy is effective.

Those axons & neurons will be firing up like never before.

Here's something to look forward to:
You might rewire yourself to play the euphonium.

Prayers, thoughts, and energy your way...

The Snorlax family

[KE Peace]

Dear everyone,

I re-read all these posts and wept copiously, because I realize how much I miss everyone on this forum -- I have been "away" basically since 2008 when my Mom died -- this time seems all in a fog. But this forum feels like yesterday to me, not a few years. It is as if my perception of time have become warped -- or just different. Those things and people -- who know who you are --that really make (or made) a big difference in my life are always in my eternal present not my past.

Re-reading my replies, I realize that it was not just my speech that was mess up!
My language -- grammar and syntax was all over the place!
I can remember -- barely -- how difficult it was to read, to compose, and even to dial numbers on the phone.

This forum has been a support, a teacher, and a inspiration.

My speech is still not where is was before the stroke, but it is much better. Thank you everyone, for praying and exhorting me to fight -- I had no choice but to fight.

So since that time, I did a presentation of May this year on composing for the Opera League, and sang an aria I wrote -- I had to practice speaking and singing the words over and over --even then I missed some. Just after the stroke, Colorado Vocal Ensemble performed two poems that I set to music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_xpNzz5Rqk&feature=player_detailpage), and just this month, my Requiem in memory of my mother, and other friends I have lost. Here is a snippet (raw video footage) of mv 3 and 4 -- careful, it comes in very LOUD! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXurD4R8uCQ&feature=player_detailpage

This forum, with it kindness, wisdom, and composition knowledge has been a singular support in musical activities. Bless you, every single person here. And Gary -- thank you for this forum, and for setting its tone of kindness and support. I hope to get back into being a more active member.

Love to all of you,
Karen

[rbowser-]

Wonderful to hear from you, Karen - I'm playing your beautiful Requiem again as I type this. Thank you for the fabulous music, and for writing this message to us.

It's a quieter Forum now, but more of us are making an attempt to be at least a bit more active than in the last year - Hope you're able to drop by once and while also!

Randy

[swinkler]

I'm glad you're doing better and hope the healing continues for you. Keep writing and getting your music performed!!

[fabiolcati]

Dear Karen,
I wasn't a forum member at the time you left it.
I totally agree with you about the nature of this place.
I wish to thank you for your words.
And for your music too: how lucky you are to have your compositions
performed on stage!
To me there's no argument about digital or human renderings: the latter being what we all aim to at last, it doesn't matter how good your are at mocking out your work.

Sorry for being gramatically lame.

Take care

[reberclark]

Good to see you here, Karen! )(~:D)(~It's been awhile!

[trentpmcd]

Hi Karen. I had dropped out of the forum before your original post so I didn't know about your stroke. I'm happy to see that it seems your recovery is going well. Congratulations on having your music played - I'm sure having the musical voice was a great help. Haven't had a chance to listen to anything in he Listening Room for a while but I'll make a special point of listening to the parts of your Requiem that you posted.

[Cass Hansen]

Karen,

I can empathize with you to some extent. I have had a severe flareup of Crohn's disease this year which as prevented me from composing (and much of anything else) since last fall. It seems that we're both on the mend now (finally got a drug that works for me) and continue our passion of music.

I believe that composers (artists in general) have an additional inner strength that non-creative types just don't possess, which helps get us through extremely difficult times such as these. Obviously your requiem demonstrates this. Such inner strength in its fabric and beauty. I haven't heard any of your compositions before, but this alone has left it's mark on me.

Cass

May you recover fully and continue to write and please multitudes with your inspired creations.