My son is still concerned about stroke and death, even now at 12 years old. But we do many things as a family to put those fears to rest. I stress the importance of eating healthy and we even bought bicycles and ride together. He loves video games, but is still active in sports at school.

I can’t promise my son he’ll never have a stroke, and I tell him, yes one day you will die. There is just no way around that. But he also knows we have to enjoy all the days we do have together. Even though he understands it, he still tells me he’s going to invent a potion one day so everyone can live forever. You gotta love kids!!

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