The only way she could communicate was through blinking her eyes, and she was so weak, she could only do that a couple of times an hour. They even treated her "like a vegetable" when she had to have surgery and didn't give her enough anaesthesia and she felt everything!! HORRORS! Just shows to go how critically important it is we have an advocate, as she did with her atty. husband fighting all the way, and threatening to sue if they didn't replace her feeding tube. He said he was threatening to sue everybody.
She had had a stroke .. after 3 months of acute therapy, she was communicative. Incredible .. O'Reilly called it a miracle. Indeed .. it is a miracle her husband was able to stop the doctors from killing her.
"I am a mother, and a survivor of a near-fatal stroke, living in Southern California with my two young daughters, Stephanie, and Rachel.
Even though physically challenged as a result of a stroke, at age 33, I am active as a professional speaker providing inspirational and motivational keynote speeches. My presentations draw on my experience facing, enduring, fighting, surviving and ultimately winning over this catastrophic health crisis.
My message is powerful and clear: when you face challenges in your life, you must focus on what you can do to breathe life into what you want for your ultimate goal. My focus on the simple act of blinking my eyes was the tiny first step I had to take to save my own life.
Wherever you are on your journey of success, each level will be greeted more quickly when you lead with your best, even when your best seems small.
Your best will always carry you to the next best place. I hope you will use the experience of my journey to enjoy every moment of your own exciting journey of success.
We stand behind Terri Schindler! For more on her courageous battle click here: www.terrisfight.com."
God Bless Kate for bringing much-needed attention to Terri's struggle.