Can you believe it’s the last day of November??!
And the last day of NaBloPoMo! Wondered if I’d finish, given all that’s going on, but I did.
An update on Dad: Even with a CAT scan and an MRI, they couldn’t find evidence of a stroke, but they think that indeed is what happened, in the back of the brain, where it’s hard to see. He’s still unable to swallow, so a feeding tube will be put in his stomach tomorrow morning. He can talk, but his speech is very slurred. I picked up a book today at Barnes & Noble called “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Taylor. It’s about a neuroanatomist, Harvard trained, who had a severe stroke at 37 years of age. Amazingly, she talks about her feelings as she was going through the stroke and of course, her recovery from it.
I’d like to thank everyone for their kind words! I’ve been reading all your comments, even if I’m not able to respond in a timely manner and I truly appreciate each and every kind thing you’ve written. Thanks also to Megan and Michelle, who have provided food, distraction, good company and an ear when I needed it, and to Heather and Maribeth, who have listened and helped in any way they could, given their distance from me. You guys are the greatest!
Posted in NaBloPoMo, it's all about me | 16 Comments
November 30th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Janet – I hope he tolerates the tube ok, and starts mending soon. Will be thinking of you here…
The book is wonderful – I posted about it a while ago. You will enjoy it, even if it does hit very close to home…
November 30th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Janet, I’m sorry about your dad. I can empathize- my grandfather had several strokes. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Y’all are in my thoughts.
November 30th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
hang in there, both of you. and just make sure that if he gets some kind of P.T. he sticks to it. it can help more than you can imagine.
November 30th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
I hope the feeding tube helps him and puts him back on the mend. Keep taking care of yourself while you take care of him.
I’ve heard of the book but haven’t read it yet. It sounds great.
November 30th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Janet-I think of you often. I even had a dream about you and your dad….While I can’t say that I know what you are feeling or even going through…I do think of you. And dream! LOL
December 1st, 2008 at 12:53 am
I continue to think about you and your dad! I’m wishing him a healthy recovery!
December 1st, 2008 at 2:49 am
I have alot of neighbours that are seniors, and every now and then one of them has a health crisis of this kind…and most of them bounce back pretty well, the human body is pretty resilient…and ren’s right, the PT is critical…sending you and dad best wishes, hope he’s feeling better quickly…
December 1st, 2008 at 4:20 am
Check out her TED (technology, entertainment and design) talk if you get the chance.
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Remember to take care of yourself too.
December 1st, 2008 at 8:57 am
My heart just breaks when I think of him going through all of this. (you too!) Uncle George has always been the strong good man in my life and I have a lot of trouble thinking of him suffering like this.
Hugs!!!!!!
December 1st, 2008 at 9:28 am
Hang in there. ((hug))
December 1st, 2008 at 10:16 am
My pleasure! Anytime sweetie. Anytime. Thinking good thoughts for Dad.
December 1st, 2008 at 1:20 pm
I’m sorry to hear about your father – I hope things go well for you and for him.
December 1st, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Thinking about both of you!
December 1st, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Janet,
I was thinking of your Dad over Thanksgiving. Im sorry to hear about his stroke and hope he continues to be strong enough to recover from it completely. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jules
December 1st, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I’m just catching up, and I’m sending good thoughts. Sounds like a scary thing to experience.
December 2nd, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Still holding you and your dad in the light.