Aaron's story

Hi,

My name is Aaron Avila.

Born and raised 45 minutes north of San Francisco in Bay Area town called Santa Rosa.

My current age is 60

47 When I had my stroke

Before my stroke I owned my own water storage tank and rainwater harvesting companies for 12 years.

Here's a picture of me in San Francisco only months before my brain aneurysm and stroke.


My story

I had a Brain Aneurysm rupture September 17th 2010.  Than after surviving certain death from the brain aneurysm two weeks later, while in a comma, I suffered a massive stroke.

Deficits from brain aneurysm stroke: 
Can’t walk (for now), Dysarthria, Balance issue, Social filter loss and a many other deficits.

Married 30+ years to the most awesome and amazing women on the planet.
Rebecca Avila

Father to Ryan Avila

How I truly feel:

I was the type of guy that could do about anything I set my mind to.

Cutting down a 80’ tall tree….no problem.

Designing a water or rain harvesting system from scratch…..no problem.

Certified Open Water Dive (Believe it or not, I still am)

Ran and owned my own companies for over 12 years 

(Before Stroke). 

Ended up loosing everything but our house. Thanks to my absolutely amazing wife Rebecca. Who deeply meant, "Until Death Do Us Part", Rebecca has never left my side. Without her, I would be dead right now.

Words can not express how deeply grateful I am for Rebecca. She literally saved my life.

I'll be forever to my core grateful for Rebecca.

Then the course of my life would change forever!

I was doing the day to day grind and I truly believe there was only one thing that would stop me dead in my tracks.

A stroke and "Near death experience"

This event in my life forced me to fully re-evaluate all the things I, like most everyone, took for granted.

Life itself, walking, talking, feeling one with my body, family, friends but I truly believe that I’ve been given a Second Chance at life on earth.

However, the most devastating life event has now become my life's teacher. Stroke for me has now led me down a path to meet what I believe are the most amazing people on earth. Stroke and brain injury survivors.

I survived certain death yes, but I was alive!

Given a gift that the majority
of people on this planet don’t get!

The chance to live two lives in this one! 

A second chance to learn not to take my life
and the ones I love for granted!

Oh yes, in beginning part of me was so angry, suicidal, and felt ripped off but what I have learned since my stroke makes it all worth it!

I should have a big sign on my forehead…….Under Major Reconstruction!

I’m far from learning it all!

I would have to say and know with all my heart that if it was not for my incredible family and friends and their support I’d be in a much different place!

Tears of gratitude run down my face!
Go stroke survivors!

WE'RE NOT VICTIMS WE'RE SURVIVORS!

Never Give Up!

With allot of positive energy,
Aaron Avila

UPDATE 11/3/17
For an in depth and detailed look at my story, I will be launching my new show soon! Follow this Blog to receive show premier date and time.

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