My Stroke of Insight

Today on Oprah.com a stroke survivor talked about her incredible journey to recovery. Her book is my featured "Book of the Week -- My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor"

As many of you know I suffered a mild brain injury in 2003. Most of the time you can not tell that I have any problems, but it is the totality of my day and long term problems that someone would notice. I have learned, the hard way, that almost no one cares or takes the time to understand the affects of what it takes to stay engaged in life and process all that goes on around us. Nothing is as clear as we would like when you suffer from a brain injury. We forget the easiest task but can often articulate the most complex idea. I also know that the brain can change and learn new ways of doing things but it is a life's journey.

I hope many will take the time to read this book -- and reach out to those around you that have suffered a stroke or other type of brain injury.

Web links from today's shows

The Wednesday Lunch Bunch Show on blogtalkradio interviews Joyce Lucas.

Joyce Lucas
http://www.cottageliving.com/
http://www.makeminepink.com/
http://www.countryliving.com/women/inspirational-women/joyce-lucas-0308
http://www.countryliving.com/women/inspirational-women/women-entrepreneurs-honoree-profiles-0308

Brain Injury
http://www.biausa.org/

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Brain Injury Legislation for March Brain Injury Awareness Month

The TBI Act Re-Authorization bill has been passed by Congress, thereby securing the only piece of Federal legislation focused on issues faced by individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families, and the only Federal program assisting States to address these unique and complex service needs.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Updated Information for Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill

Take Action!
Urge Your Members of Congress to Attend! Click on Take Action! and it will take you to the page where you can contact your memebers of congress.

Please note the updated logistical information (below) for Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill, taking place this Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
In addition, please click on the "Take Action" tab in the upper right hand corner of this email to call your representatives in Congress and urge them to attend at least one of the day's events!
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Congressional Brain Injury Awareness Day
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Capitol Hill – Washington, D.C.

To celebrate March as Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force is hosting a "2008 Brain Injury Awareness Day," on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, on Capitol Hill.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Brain Injury Awareness Fair
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
First Floor Foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building

Advocacy Training Session
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1116 Longworth House Office Building

Congressional Briefing on “Traumatic Brain Injury and Community Needs”
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
H-137 United States Capitol Building

Congressional Reception Celebrating Brain Injury Awareness Day
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
1100 Longworth House Office Building

*Reception sponsored by National Brain Injury Treatment and Training Foundation (NBIRTT), the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) and the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA).

Will Rosser To Be Interviewed on Blogtalkradio

Will Rosser was a Chief Engineer for the Black Entertainment Television in New York City when a drunk driver ran over him. He was in a coma for almost a year from the Traumatic Brain Injury he sustained. Will is a good friend of mine and this interview will be very insightful about brain injuries, what Will did before his brain injury, and the recovery he has had since his brain injury. Please join me this Wednesday at 12:00 noon est on the Wednesday Lunch Bunch on http://blogtalkradio.com/janetinky

Links from Today's Wednesday Lunch Bunch

Hello everyone -- despite all the technical problems I had with my internet connection the show did go on. I had some trouble hearing myself on the play back but Stephanie did a great job as my guest.

Interview
Stephanie Smith
http://www.SoShabbyinPink.com/
http://inspiredbypink.gotop100.com/
http://makeminepink.com/
http://www.sweetyesterdays.com/
http://www.jamesblunt.com/

Websites of Interest
Bello' Cchio
http://www.bellocchio.com/
Living in Paris
http://www.pariswoman.com/paris/content_menus/livinparis.htm

Resources
http://www.heartforwomen.org/
http://www.biausa.org/
http://www.headinjury.com/



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