Brain Injury: Stroke and discovery of two brain aneurysms.  I have them checked yearly.  People tell me “You’re a walking time bomb” and ” You don’t look like you had a stroke.”  What am I supposed to look like?

Explanation of Mask: Tear drop- represents all negative feelings I have.  Fearful, irritated, frustration, anger, forgetful, depression, misunderstood.

Butterfly- rebirth

Cross- faith

Facial drawings – “looks can be deceiving”

Clock – the time it takes to relearn, improve your body & mind

Star – come out on top and shine

Heart – giving and receiving love

I try to be positive in my daily life.  I want others to know that things could be worse, be thankful!