Things to be Thankful For: “Great Gobs of Goose Grease: An Account Of A Stroke Happening And The Trial And Struggles To Comeback”
Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I thankful for?”
In the fast-paced society that we live in, we often forget to take a pause and reflect on the things that we are thankful for. What’s worse is that we only realize the importance of that thing when it’s gone, and we lose the opportunity to express our gratitude.
There are many things that we should be grateful for. From having food at our table, a roof over our heads, clean water to drink, a decent job, clean clothes to wear, and a loving family that we can always lean on to whatever happens in our lives, these are some of the things that we should be grateful for.
For Connie Smith, author of “Great Gobs of Goose Grease: An Account Of A Stroke Happening And The Trial And Struggles To Comeback,” her family was her strength and inspiration for her recovery journey from a stroke she had in her early fifties. She also shared that the support and love that she got from her family really made a difference during her journey of recovery from stroke.
Having a supportive family is one of the things Connie is grateful for. Read some of her family’s statements for her book, “Great Gobs of Goose Grease: An Account Of A Stroke Happening And The Trial And Struggles To Comeback.”
A book like this would have given our family some much needed hope during Connie’s most critical weeks in the hospital. It should be mandatory reading for stroke family members.
– Bonnie Ferrin, twin sister
Watching my mother suffer through the pain and frustration of a stroke has been a horrible experience. However, her determination towards survival and recovery has taught me invaluable life lessons, and with each hurdle crossed, I have learned the powers of faith, hope, and believing in yourself. My mom is my hero.
– Angela Bailey, daughter
A stroke is two things:
– Amber Livsey, daughter
1. The easy part, the short life or death emergency where everyone exists on fear and adrenaline.
2. The hard part, everything else! I wish I had an idea of what that was going to be like!
Will a devastating stroke change your life forever? Yes. Will if rule your life forever? At times if feels that way, but time heals all wounds, and in time you will find a way to rule your own life again. Jenny Hughes, daughter. This book gave great insight into the trials of a stroke victim. Had my family only known beforehand that this is how it felt, we could have provided a much better support system.
– Summer Gordon, daughter
This is a book that shows how a person’s life can change in an instant.
– Steven Smith, husband
This book shows how ordinary people who are confronted with overwhelming obstacles can triumph with a positive attitude and hard work, then become an inspiration to everyone around them.