Prayers and Good Thoughts Please [Archive]

LilyB

1-13-13, 8:06pm

My 85-year old Mom, who was extremely healthy for her age, had a minor stroke on Wednesday. She had a major one on Friday. Her right side is paralyzed from the neck down. She cannot swallow properly.

I've been with her the last few days. Even with all this, while she cannot speak clearly, she is amazingly clear-headed. She even reminded me to drink my tea, pick up the mail, and call my sister! (Though her speech is garbled, she will point and signal with her good hand and eyes.)

Because of this, her neurologist has decided she is a candidate for in-patient rehabilitation at a local facility. The DR says she is a fighter, and today she stood and sat in a chair with the assistance of two therapists.

She is very ill, but there is some hope. Our main problem now is to locate a place for her to recover as best she can.

SiouzQ.

1-13-13, 8:15pm

I'm sorry to hear this, I will send prayers to you and your family for her recovery and rehabilitation.

rosarugosa

1-13-13, 8:27pm

Sorry about your Mom, Lily. I send my good thoughts for her to recover quickly!

early morning

1-13-13, 8:37pm

Oh, Lily, I'm sorry - thinking of you and your mom - that she's a fighter is SO important.... All our best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery!

razz

1-13-13, 9:54pm

Wishing all the best for your mom and family and for the right place to support her recovery.

Tussiemussies

1-13-13, 9:54pm

My 85-year old Mom, who was extremely healthy for her age, had a minor stroke on Wednesday. She had a major one on Friday. Her right side is paralyzed from the neck down. She cannot swallow properly.

I've been with her the last few days. Even with all this, while she cannot speak clearly, she is amazingly clear-headed. She even reminded me to drink my tea, pick up the mail, and call my sister! (Though her speech is garbled, she will point and signal with her good hand and eyes.)

Because of this, her neurologist has decided she is a candidate for in-patient rehabilitation at a local facility. The DR says she is a fighter, and today she stood and sat in a chair with the assistance of two therapists.

She is very ill, but there is some hope. Our main problem now is to locate a place for her to recover as best she can.

So sorry LilyB, prayers are being sent...glad your Mom is a fighter...

Float On

1-13-13, 10:01pm

Prayers for your mom.

Blackdog Lin

1-13-13, 10:37pm

Been there and done that, so I know what you are going through. Adding my good thoughts and prayers to you. Please remember to try to take care of yourself too, along with taking care of your Mom.

SteveinMN

1-13-13, 11:34pm

Sending prayers as well....

chrisgermany

1-14-13, 6:46am

Best wishes to your mom and to you.

Gardenarian

1-14-13, 8:58pm

Prayers and blessings to you and your family. Take care of yourself.

JaneV2.0

1-14-13, 9:20pm

Solid progress is entirely possible after stroke if the patient receives proper therapy and support. I've seen it in my own family. I wish the best for your mom's recovery.

BarbieGirl

1-15-13, 8:09am

Lily,

Wishing both you and your mother the very best! :)
Your mom sounds like she is mentally strong and hasn't given up. That is VITAL for her recovery.
Best wishes and prayers,
Barb

margene

1-15-13, 10:54am

Lilly, Sending good thoughts your way.

LilyB

1-17-13, 1:59pm

Thanks, Everyone! Your thoughts and prayers were most welcome, as were your sharing your own experiences. We did locate a rehab that had room, and she got one of the two remaining beds. Now they have to evaluate to see what they can do for her.