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Care Partner of the Month -September/October
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Ted Levy
Jupiter, Florida

Helaine is doing wonderfully for the severity of her stroke. She is very active in the Stroke of Hope organization in Florida. In fact she is on the Board of Directors. She sleeps well. She still has a lot of pain. I, too, am active. I don’t sleep well; I feel her every pain.

I watch Helaine when she sleeps and I kiss her. It seems like we just met because I never get tired of being with her. I am complete when we are together. I remember all of the good times and wish I could turn back time -- don’t we all! We have made some wonderful friends who are compassionate and giving. God sent us Guardian Angels. We are so fortunate!”

A Message to Care Partners:

Remember that you are also a patient, but without a prognosis. I hope you are lucky enough to have family and friends for help, support and follow through. But if you are like me, somewhat alone through the worst of it, never give up! Things improve slowly, but they do improve if you stay the course. But make the changes that are necessary to your survival. Try to deal with your stress and exhaustion in a positive way. Try any alternative method. Do better than I did in that regard, and perhaps your health will remain good.

If you too are a care partner, my prayer is that you and your love will have the strength to get through these tough times. I pray that you have faith in yourself and in God so that you will remain strong. Only you can make things better. Change is difficult, but essential to survival. Positive attitudes always overcome tragedy. Repeat this again, it’s true. Believe that it will get better because it will! Your strength will make it happen! I have been there and then some! Trust my words. God Bless You!

Your Brother,
Ted

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