Before my stroke, I was an avid surfer. I served every day and shortboarding meant the world to me. Although I’ve gotten back in the ocean for plenty of bodysurfing ( which I love) this is the first time I have physically stood on a board, in the water in over 14 years since waking up from a coma. This was a humbling experience to say the least, but I’m coming back for more. Totally hooked and figured out a perfect transition back into standup surfing for me.