I am a cerebral-vascular stroke survivor, which has left me with a speech impairment as well as left-side weakness. I enjoy writing today as it allows me to communicate without the encumbrances of verbalization, though I am restricted to one-handed typing. I muddle through as best I can and hope to be able to contribute as much and successfully as I am able. My sponsor Shadowpup aka: A Writer, Thinker, Seeker has asked me to mention here in my Bio that I have been chosen as a Rising Star 2008