A Stroke of Luck: A Girl's Second Chance at Life

At a critical juncture during brain surgery Alex Dixon age 12 had a stroke . . . Alex was a normal bright and healthy little girl when the sudden onset of a mysterious illness began to take over her life. Months of physical therapy and medication failed to provide relief from acute pain and muscle spasms. Doctors across the country were at a loss for answers. A last-ditch attempt at treatment-brain surgery-ended up stopping the spasms but with unexpected dire consequences. A Stroke of Luck is the remarkable true story of a close-knit family that meets challenge after challenge with resilience hope and love.