The phrase "one day at a time" is often associated with those in recovery from drugs or alcohol. However, it can also be applied to any situation where one re-discovers the preciousness of life.

How would you live day to day if you found out that you had an inoperable condition which could take your life at any moment? That is exactly what happened to Carol, known as Stazjia on Squidoo. In "I Had a Mini-Stroke and What Happened After," she shares her very personal story. Besides highlighting very helpful information about the signs and symptoms of strokes, she also explains how she felt and her subsequent thought process when told that her condition was inoperable. Carol's first thought was that she couldn't die before the Olympics came to London in 2012!

Since her stroke, Carol has come to terms with her situation and taken some practical steps in the event that she has another stroke, for example, moving into a sheltered flat (complete with alarm cords) with a manager on site. She deals with limitations such as fatigue and short-term memory loss. All in all, she tries to keep life as normal as possible, focusing on doing the things she loves, like writing. To quote Carol, "It is possible to live contentedly and meaningfully. Perhaps the important things are to find something you want to do and to achieve a level of calm without lying to yourself about your condition."

Carol is an inspiration to me and many others. One way I know this for sure is when I look at the comments on her page. They are powerful and show how well she has connected with others by writing about her experience. And you will see that she has responded to almost every comment. Thank you, Carol, for sharing your story and I wish for you front row seats at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

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