Thomas S.

Thomas
Thomas

Survivor

Having been a professional musician for over 40 years performing throughout the country and spending over 15 years in Las Vegas, I woke up one morning unable to move my entire right side. Two months of institutional therapy, and another two months of home therapy, and I was able to finally walk with the aid of a walker and eventually a cane. The care from my home therapist (Barbara J. here in Jacksonville, FL) inspired me to become a caregiver to those senior men who have compromising life experiences, such as a stroke.  I've been there and can truly appreciate what they are going through.  I'm still not 100% after 3 years but have found a very fulfilling course in my life of giving back

 

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