City: Pearl City

Brain Injury: Concussion, Hemorrhagic stroke

Explanation of Mask: The Center focus is Brain Burst which led to the stroke.  The Christmas theme is when I was able to come home after the hospital for 6 weeks. The dolphin is the first memory of therapy for balance.  The letter “K” is for my very special friend, who gave me support, friendship, and encouragement throughout my stay in rehab.  Some of the training and exercises remind me of when I was learning and dancing hula.  The last part and one of the most important part of recovery was my friends’ love and support even though speaking was difficult.  And last I remember the flowers which brighten my room even when my sight was not clear at first.  The last part describes the therapy that still continues till today as a 12 year survivor.