My husband, Brian, was diagnosed in the last two years (August 26 is our 2-year anniversary of the diagnosis) with a rare autoimmune disorder that causes him to have strokes as a result of increased stress levels.  This journey has been anything but easy with two strokes in two years and numerous side effects and seizures, but we are so fortunate to have a doctor who specializes in this rare disease just 90 minutes from our home (there are only a handful in the nation who specialize in this)!  It is through research, science, and, quite honestly, a miracle that Brian and our family can say we are surviving this disease one day at a time!  Some days are better than others, and we have learned to, at times, take it just 1 minute at a time.  But we are only able to do this because of the incredible research and scientific advancements that happen every day.