Major Prayer Request Updated 6/28 1247am
My dad just called me from GA and he and my mom are in the ER. She may be having another stroke. I am packed and may be headed that way. Work WILL NOT like that. May have to quit today if my dad wants me there. Please pray.
Paula
Update: 12:47 am 6/28 - I just got to my parents home. A normally 4 hour trip from Nashville to my hometown in GA took 7 hours thanks to weather, wrecks and road construction traffic. I was a bit frazzeled when I got to the hospital. My mom is doing well. It may have been what they call a TIA or mini stroke. No residual other than she is still dizzy and her head hurts. The ER did a CT scan which showed no bleeding on the brain (which was what her first two cerebral accidents were). But they still think it may be a type of stroke. More tests tomorrow along with labwork. Her heart is doing well (she has a pig valve that replaced her mitral). She has us three kids and a large extended family. One kid is in Dubai, I live in Nashville and the GA son is on vacation in Colorado. She will have an MRI/MRA in the morning and they will be checking more lab work.
She is talking and behaving much more normal now. When my father spoke with her this morning, he would tell her to do something (e.g., go take a shower) and she would just stare at him. He would say it again and she would say he had never told her that. Then he started questioning her and she didnt remember her sister calling her 15 minutes earlier. He was really scared when he called me. They have been married 51 years. I think I am here more for him than for her. He likes me to be around to talk to the doctors when they round.
Work was really gracious and sent me out with their blessing. I am sure many of my coworkers will ***** and moan next week. I may have to do some above the shoulder amputations.
She is 73 and I know I wont have her forever, but it doesnt make it any easier. I so wanted to eat something! I wanted a huge, rich chocolate cake with a big spoon! In the past I woulda had it too!!! But I didnt want to be sick and not be a help to my parents. So I stopped on the trip down and got some drinks, a cheap cooler, string cheese, low carb crackers, and several sugar free candies and snacks. I ended up eating 1 string cheese and 1 small packs of crackers. All the other stuff will be donated when I get home. After I left the hospital (dad insisted on staying the nite) I went by a store and picked up some Fage yogurt, fruit, seafood and veggies. I want to have good choices on hand. My neck and back are in a pinch because of the stress and driving in traffic for 7 hours, but I did not binge and I did not "loose it". I have learned that crying is healthy and okay to do. I cried about 100 of the 250 miles. I always felt I was weak if I cried. Well, it is better than eating!
Thank you all for the prayers and support!
She is talking and behaving much more normal now. When my father spoke with her this morning, he would tell her to do something (e.g., go take a shower) and she would just stare at him. He would say it again and she would say he had never told her that. Then he started questioning her and she didnt remember her sister calling her 15 minutes earlier. He was really scared when he called me. They have been married 51 years. I think I am here more for him than for her. He likes me to be around to talk to the doctors when they round.
Work was really gracious and sent me out with their blessing. I am sure many of my coworkers will ***** and moan next week. I may have to do some above the shoulder amputations.
She is 73 and I know I wont have her forever, but it doesnt make it any easier. I so wanted to eat something! I wanted a huge, rich chocolate cake with a big spoon! In the past I woulda had it too!!! But I didnt want to be sick and not be a help to my parents. So I stopped on the trip down and got some drinks, a cheap cooler, string cheese, low carb crackers, and several sugar free candies and snacks. I ended up eating 1 string cheese and 1 small packs of crackers. All the other stuff will be donated when I get home. After I left the hospital (dad insisted on staying the nite) I went by a store and picked up some Fage yogurt, fruit, seafood and veggies. I want to have good choices on hand. My neck and back are in a pinch because of the stress and driving in traffic for 7 hours, but I did not binge and I did not "loose it". I have learned that crying is healthy and okay to do. I cried about 100 of the 250 miles. I always felt I was weak if I cried. Well, it is better than eating!
Thank you all for the prayers and support!
UNDER GOAL!!
You know that prayers are going up for your mom. If you go, may angels travel with you.
The job will take care of itself. If your parents need you, you need to be there!
Susan
Susan (AKA bilsrib)
300/135/135 - Plastics February 2008 - Dr. Lois Wagstrom
P E A C E - It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
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