HI my name is Anthony. July 4th, 1998 was a day I won't forget and can't remember. I had mid-cerebrum burst aneurysm. I have gone on to live a modified life. I have challenges that most people wouldn't even comprehend let alone understand. Life is different now, but I don't think of it that way. I know I didn't have the challenges I face everyday before 7-4-98. All I know is now I live life in the present and hope, pray, and humbly ask for help when I can't do or remember how to do. I would encourage everyone of the survivors, those who like me had the injury but, those in whom are courageous enough to help and stick by us survivors, to take each day with one extra thought in mind. Enjoy God, He already enjoys you.

I know I would not be here today if it were not His will, but, also for whom he has put into my life. Family, friends and those who a tender heart to be there when others would have and have run away. Life is not easy for a normal person. It is harder for us who know that we are not the same as we used to be. Yet, we are here - now - this minute and that is a good thing.

The fireworks I saw on the 4th of July will for ever change me.
Maybe someday I can be the norm, but, then again for me this is the norm so what do I need to have different in my life, .... that is yet to be seen or done.

Oh yeah, movies are kewl. Sometimes the first time and then again, again and again. I forgot I saw that one before. So the first time I see one I don't try to remember the whole movie, or even parts of it. I just try to enjoy the moment as it comes. If I do, then the next time I see it I can enjoy it then as well...

Take care and have hope, you are part of life, it is worth living, even if you don't or can't remember doing something sometimes.

I have a plan to get a gray ribbon for us survivors to wear. A Grey Ribbon, for the GREY MATTERS. It matters to each one of us....now doesn't it.

Anthony