Anne- I hope it goes better than expected.

Prayers to all, and for all that need them.

Random- This guy (60-65??) lives in my neighborhood, and I have said hello, exchanged pleasantries dozens of times with him. I see him out walking this am- not unusual, though I normally see him pushing his grandson. We fall into step together, he pets Jasper, and says, "I am so happy to be here". Of course, I agree. He then tells me on September 6, he suffered a major stroke. ICU for 5 days, hospital after that, and he was given a -0- percent chance of survival. Only thanks to the FD/EMS and a drug called TPA or TPI???, did he pull through. And, really, to see him today, WOW! I could tell he was shaken to the core, still. I can see some loss on the left side of his body, he had his left hand in his pocket, and was walking with a different gait (but only cause I knew him before...), but it has only been 3.5 weeks, right?

Prayers that my unknown named neighbor makes a full recovery, and loses some of that fear I can see in his eyes and hear in his voice.